Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka
Japan's first Ritz-Carlton, in Umeda, with rooms on the 24th to 37th floors, classic English-style interiors, an indoor pool and spa and a Michelin-starred French restaurant.
The St. Regis Osaka
A 160-room luxury hotel rising 27 storeys above Midosuji avenue in Honmachi, with round-the-clock butler service, a spa and five places to eat and drink.
At a glance
- Type
- Luxury hotel
- Area
- Honmachi (Chuo-ku), Osaka, Japan
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- marriott.com
Good to know
- 24-hour butler service
- Spa
- Fitness centre
- Five restaurants and bars
- Station one minute away
Why we recommend it
The St. Regis Osaka stands on Midosuji, the broad avenue that runs north to south through the centre of the city and which the hotel likens to Osaka's Champs-Elysees. The 27-storey building sits in Honmachi, halfway between Umeda and Namba, which makes it one of the most convenient luxury bases in Osaka for travellers who want to explore both the north and the south of the city.
There are 160 guest rooms and suites, and the hotel's signature is the St. Regis Butler Service, available at any hour of the day or night, so there is always someone on hand to help with requests during your stay. Select guestrooms are currently being renovated as part of an ongoing upgrade, so it is worth asking which rooms have been refreshed when you book. On the 14th floor, IRIDIUM featuring SOTHYS is a 355-square-metre spa, and there is a complimentary fitness centre for overnight guests.
The hotel has five places to eat and drink. La Veduta serves Italian cooking, Teppanyaki WAJO cooks on the iron griddle in front of you, and Brasserie REGINE is the brasserie. The St. Regis Bar is a good spot for a nightcap, and Le Petit Chef completes the line-up. Reservations are recommended for dinner, especially at weekends.
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is at 12:00. The St. Regis suits couples, honeymooners and business travellers who value personal service and a quieter setting than the shopping streets of Shinsaibashi or the stations of Umeda. Prices are at the top of the market, and the best rates are usually found by booking early through the official website. Note that, as with many Japanese hotels, the hotel states that it may refuse entry to people linked to organised crime, in line with Japanese law.
The hotel is a one-minute walk from Exit 7 of Honmachi Station, which is served by three Osaka Metro lines including the Midosuji Line, so Umeda and Namba are only a few stops away. Shinsaibashi's shopping arcades are a pleasant walk south along Midosuji, and the cafes and historic buildings of Kitahama and the riverside of Nakanoshima are a short walk to the north.
The St. Regis Osaka FAQs
How many rooms does the St. Regis Osaka have?
160 guest rooms and suites.
How tall is the hotel?
It rises 27 storeys above Midosuji avenue.
Is there a butler service?
Yes, the St. Regis Butler Service is available at any hour.
Is there a spa?
Yes, IRIDIUM featuring SOTHYS, a 355-square-metre spa on the 14th floor.
Which restaurants are there?
La Veduta, Teppanyaki WAJO, Brasserie REGINE, The St. Regis Bar and Le Petit Chef.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is at 12:00.
Which station is nearest?
Honmachi Station, one minute from Exit 7, served by three Osaka Metro lines including the Midosuji Line.
Is any renovation taking place?
Select guestrooms are being renovated as part of an ongoing upgrade; ask when booking.