The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka - Osaka Hotels - Osaka, Japan - Forbes Travel Guide
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka
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Located in Osaka’s plush Nishi-Umeda district, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka exudes luxury and sophistication from the moment you step through its doors.
From the outside, the hotel blends in seamlessly with the other modern and sleek high-rise buildings in this fashionable shopping and business area. But once inside, you will be wowed strolling through the wood-paneled corridors adorned with antiques and fine art, before entering the spellbinding lobby based on the living room of an 18th-century Georgian manor house.
This classic, noble English aesthetic runs through every facet of the hotel, from the stylish ground-floor boutiques and lobby lounge up to the guest rooms and club-level suites.
The hotel lacks none of the modern conveniences however, it has every facility of a high-end luxury hotel, but with masses of timeless charm, elegance and attention to detail, all conveniently located within easy walking distance of Osaka station.
Our Inspector's Highlights- Six different dining venues and bars (all overseen by head chef Conrado Tromp) ensure that you’ll never go hungry at this luxury Osaka hotel.
- The massage rooms offer a range of services, including facials, aromatherapy and reflexology treatments by ESPA.
- Fitness fanatics will enjoy the state-of-the-art gym complete with sauna and steam rooms for some post-workout relaxation. A large indoor pool provides the opportunity to swim some laps, no matter the weather.
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka is the first hotel in the city to house a vintage antique and art collection for the benefit of guests and visitors alike.
- No need to leave the luxury hotel to find a souvenir. The Ritz-Carlton Boutique has a variety of goods, sundries and souvenirs on offer, while the Ritz-Carlton Gourmet Shop sells delicious breads and pastries, and an assortment of chocolates, teas, fine wine and biscuits.
- Splurge for a club level room to take advantage of perks like a private lounge, a dedicated concierge and a complimentary meal service from breakfast to afternoon tea to after-dinner cocktails.
- With a special focus on 18th-century landscapes and portraits, there are more than 450 pieces of work on display throughout the hotel’s public areas, and informative art tours take place every week.
- The Osaka hotel also has a host of wedding facilities for celebrating the big day, with a chapel, beauty salon and photo studio all onsite.
- The 291 guest rooms and 50 suites all offer spectacular views of the city and a great sense of comfort and refinement.
- The Italian marble bathrooms have double sinks, separate baths and showers and a spacious design.
- The rooms continue with the tasteful Georgian-themed décor, and come with all of the luxuries a modern traveler needs, including flat-screen TVs, a DVD player, an iPod speaker and a bedside panel to adjust the drapes and lighting.
- Sixty-two guest rooms, including 10 suites, make up the exclusive Ritz-Carlton Club Level on the 33rd to 35th floors. The accommodations here are on an even grander scale, with TVs in the bathrooms and luxury toiletries provided by Asprey.
- Dine at French restaurant La Baie, where elegant and classical dishes are complemented by a great wine list.
- Hanagatami specializes in Japanese cuisine, offering a choice of sushi, tempura, teppanyaki and charcoal-infused sumibiyaki, all served in the evocative surroundings of a traditional Japanese garden.
- Cantonese-style dishes and dim sum platters delight the taste buds at Xiang Tao, while Splendido does authentic Italian dining with a contemporary twist.
- The warm ambience of The Bar makes it the perfect place to unwind with a whiskey or martini, whereas The Lobby Lounge turns out lighter fare throughout the day, including traditional afternoon teas.
