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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.
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.
At a glance
- Type
- Luxury hotel
- Area
- Umeda (Kita-ku), Osaka, Japan
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- ritzcarlton.com
Good to know
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Fitness centre
- Club Lounge
- Michelin-starred French restaurant
- Five restaurants and bars
Why we recommend it
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka was the first Ritz-Carlton in Japan and has been a fixture of the Umeda skyline for more than a quarter of a century. It stands in Umeda, close to JR Osaka Station, and its interiors are designed to recall an eighteenth-century British aristocratic residence in a classic European style, which sets it apart from the glass-and-steel minimalism of many newer luxury hotels.
All the guest rooms and suites are on the 24th to 37th floors, so even standard rooms have long views over the city. Guests who book Club-level rooms and suites gain access to the Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge; note that Marriott Bonvoy elite status alone does not include Club access. The hotel also has a spa, an indoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness centre. The spa and fitness centre close for inspections from 7 to 9 December, reopening on 10 December.
Dining is a major strength. La Baie, the French restaurant, holds one Michelin star. Hanagatami covers Japanese cooking through separate counters for kaiseki, sushi, tempura, teppanyaki and charcoal grilling, Xiang Tao serves Cantonese and regional Chinese dishes, and Splendido is the all-day Italian restaurant. The Bar and The Lobby Lounge complete the line-up, and The Ritz-Carlton Gourmet Shop is handy for treats to take away. La Baie and Hanagatami have occasional closure dates, so check the website before booking.
The hotel suits couples on a special trip, business travellers and anyone who appreciates formal service and a calm retreat after a day in the city. Prices are at the top of the Osaka market; booking well ahead and comparing room and Club packages on the official site gives the best value. Allow time to enjoy the hotel itself, whether an evening drink in The Bar or a swim before breakfast.
Nearby transport includes JR Osaka Station, Nishi-Umeda Station on the Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line and the Herbis Osaka bus stop. The department stores and shopping centres around Osaka and Umeda stations, Grand Front Osaka and the Umeda Sky Building are all within walking distance, and the subway takes you to Namba and Dotonbori in a few stops.
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka FAQs
Was this the first Ritz-Carlton in Japan?
Yes, it was Japan's first Ritz-Carlton and has operated for more than 25 years.
Which floors are the rooms on?
All guest rooms and suites are on the 24th to 37th floors.
Does the hotel have a pool?
Yes, there is an indoor pool and hot tub, plus a spa and fitness centre.
Which restaurants are in the hotel?
La Baie (French, one Michelin star), Hanagatami (Japanese), Xiang Tao (Chinese) and Splendido (Italian), plus The Bar and The Lobby Lounge.
Who can use the Club Lounge?
Guests booked in Club-level rooms and suites; Marriott Bonvoy elite status alone does not include access.
Is the spa open in December?
It closes for inspections from 7 to 9 December and reopens on 10 December.
What transport is nearby?
JR Osaka Station, Nishi-Umeda Station on the Yotsubashi Line and the Herbis Osaka bus stop.
What is the interior style?
Classic European, inspired by an eighteenth-century British aristocratic residence.