Hotel Information: Sliding-glass doors at the base of this 18-story tower usher guests into a wide, atrium-style marble lobby. Soft music piped into the public areas accompanies the chatter of business guests sipping beverages at the lounge or strolling to the shopping area for a browse in one of the boutiques. Though many travelers come for the hotel’s proximity to surrounding technology offices, only a pedestrian bridge separates it from Osaka Castle, which is 300 meters (300 yards) away. The hotel is 40 minutes by train to World Heritage Sites in Kyoto and Nara, and 90 minutes by train to Himeji Castle.

Amenity highlights: Active guests can choose from two pools, two tennis courts, weight and fitness equipment at the health club, or a paved walkway that follows the adjacent Neyagawa River. Yet more options are available for hungry guests, who can select from 12 on-site restaurants, bars, and cafes. These include a signature French restaurant overlooking the city and a Teppan grill with views of Osaka Castle.

Insider tip: Spring brings blossoms to the cherry trees lining the Neyagawa River, making it an ideal time to take a sightseeing river cruise. Cruises depart just across the pedestrian bridge from the hotel.

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Rooms

Osaka Castle or town views are viewable from the 525 guestrooms, which are located on floors five and higher. Blond- and dark-wood furnishings are complemented by a color scheme of tans, beiges, and smoky blues and purples. Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge) is available at all guestroom desks, and includes 24-hour tech support. Ecologically friendly elements include toilet paper made from recycled materials consumed at the hotel.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Cable/satellite TV
• Pay movies
• Climate control
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Multi-line phone
• Voice mail
• Internet access - surcharge
• Remote lighting/drapery/curtain control
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping

• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Bathroom telephone
• Shower/tub combination
• Massage - available in room
• Slippers
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Handheld shower
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Iron/ironing board (on request)
• Window opens
• Clock radio
• In-room safe
• Smoking rooms
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available

Recreation

An outdoor seasonal pool, two tennis courts, and a 1,600-square-meter European garden are set on one of the hotel’s rooftops. Guests have access to a health club, 20-meter indoor pool, Finnish sauna, and Japanese hot bath. The hotel charges JPY2,500(US$21) per-person admission fee for use of the fitness club between Noon and 8 PM. The health club comprises men’s and women’s locker and lounge rooms, a fitness room with weight-training equipment, treadmills, and bikes, plus an aerobics/stretching room. Training shoes and fitness clothes are available free of charge at the staffed desk and are recommended for use.

A paved path takes joggers and walkers along the adjacent Neyagawa River, or guests can rent bikes at the front desk (surcharge) and follow the river, or venture farther and join the locals cycling around the city.

The hotel charges JPY2,500(US$21) per-person admission fee for use of the fitness club between Noon and 8 PM.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Swimming on site
• Running track/path nearby

• Tennis on site
• Aerobics on site
• Bicycle rentals on site

Property Amenities

The business-like exterior of this 18-story hotel belies the variety of recreational amenities it holds, including a rooftop European-style garden, two pools, two tennis courts, and a health club (surcharges apply). A hallway of boutiques includes a cigar shop, antique jewelry store, florist, and a bridal salon where wedding services and attire are offered for both modern and traditional Japanese weddings (held in an on-site chapel). Guests can rent bicycles for a spin along the adjacent river or a longer ride into the city center. Airport transportation can also be arranged for a surcharge.

Self parking:
JPY 1,200 (US$10–$15) per stay. Secured, underground parking garage.
Fees do not include tax and are subject to change without prior notice.

A variety of business services, plus four computer workstations with high-speed Internet access and color printers can be found at the business center. Small boardrooms and conference rooms are also available, in addition to 17 larger ballrooms and event rooms. Click the link below for more details.

Business amenities (click for details)

Business center: Comprising an executive lounge, two small boardrooms, and four computer workstations, the business center also offers the following services:
Photocopying: JPY35–315 (US$0.30–$3) per page
Faxing: Up to JPY210 (US$2) per page
Mobile-phone rental: JPY1,000 (US$5–$10) per day
Other services include express parcel/post and international courier. Audiovisual equipment is also available upon request. All fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Internet access: High-speed Internet access is available for JPY525 (US$5–$10) per 30-minute use at the four business-center workstations, two of which have English keyboards and operating systems. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Conference/function room(s): Four large event rooms can be split into 17 separate conference/function rooms, which are available in various sizes and configurations. Banquet settings range from 110 square meters to 1,370; conference rooms from 264 square meters to 3,100; buffet-style from 130 to 3,000 square meters.

• Swimming pool - indoor
• Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
• Steam room
• Sauna
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Spa tub
• Concierge desk
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Health club
• Fitness equipment
• Bar/lounge
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (limited hours)
• Coffee shop or café
• Parking (surcharge)
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Parking garage
• Parking (secure)
• Ballroom(s)
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Banquet facilities
• Exhibit space
• Business center
• Conference room(s)
• Event catering
• Audio-visual equipment

• Cell phone/mobile rental
• Secretarial services
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Business services
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Porter/bellhop
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Security guard
• 24-hour front desk
• Multilingual staff
• Number of rooms: 525
• Number of floors: 18
• Hair salon
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Shopping on site
• Currency exchange
• Tour assistance
• Beauty services
• Medical assistance available
• Dry cleaning service
• Shoe shine
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Elevator/lift
• Supervised child care/activities
• Wedding services
• Airport transportation (surcharge)

Policies

Important registration notice: The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc.). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Cribs (infant beds) are available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply. Rollaway beds are available only in Deluxe rooms and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 2 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Location Details

Kansai International Airport (KIX): Approximate travel time is 50 minutes and distance is 55 km (35 miles).

Itami Airport (ITM): Approximate travel time is 50 minutes and distance is approximately 30 km (19 miles).

Getting there: The most efficient way to get to the hotel from KIX is by train to Osaka-jo Koen Station, which is located in the business park in which the hotel is located. The train leaves directly from an airport station. Guests can take an airport limousine bus from ITM, or arrange for discounted taxi transportation via the hotel from either airport. While major credit cards can be used for many transportation options, not all accept them. Rental cars are not recommended for this area. Click the links below for details/instructions.

Getting around: Osaka’s subway system is the most economical and efficient means of exploring the city, as the bus system does not have English signage and taxis can be costly (fares start at around JPY1,000 – US$9). Accessible at nearby Osaka-jo Koen Station, a three-minute walk from the hotel, the JR Loop Line snakes throughout the city aboveground and connects to all subway lines. Fares range from JPY120 (US$1) to JPY190 (US$2). Subway fares begin at JPY200 (US$3) and cars run in three- to five-minute intervals from early morning until late evening. Commuter ticket windows in major subway stations sell one-day passes providing unlimited municipal transportation on subways, a tram line to the port area, and city buses. Subway maps can also be obtained at the stations, hotel, and most city tourist offices.

By train (click here)

Closest train station to the hotel: Osaka-jo Koen Station
Approximate travel time from the airport to the train station: 50 minutes
Approximate train cost (subject to change without notice): JPY1,500 (US$15–$25)

Train schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): The Kanku Express HARUKA train travels from KIX to Tennoji Station, then on to Osaka-jo Koen Station. From the airport, take the Kanku Express HARUKA on the JR Hanwa Line to Tennoji Station. Transfer to the JR Loop Line and get off at Osaka-jo Koen Station, which is right at the business park in which the hotel is located. The business park is on the north side of Osaka Castle and park, along the Neyagawa River. Train schedules and tickets are available at the English-language tourist information desk, which is just outside of customs in the arrivals lobby.

By taxi (click here)

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 50 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): JPY5,000 (US$45) to/from ITM; JPY13,000 (US$115) to/from KIX.

Instructions: Discounted transportation via taxi from KIX or ITM can be arranged through the hotel. Jumbo taxis for groups of up to eight can also be arranged for JPY14,200 (US$125) to/from KIX and JPY6,850 (US$60) to/from ITM.
Guests must contact the hotel in advance by submitting contact information and arrival details in the Special Requests box at the time of booking to qualify. When booking a reservation via this Web site, click the “I have a special request” link and enter contact information and arrival details in the Special Requests box. Upon confirmation from the hotel, taxi drivers will await outside arrivals with guest name on a hotel-branded placard.

By bus (click here)

Closest bus stop to the hotel: Buses take guests directly to the Osaka Business Park, in which the hotel is located
Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 1 hour
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): JPY1,300–1,800 (US$12–$15) for a one-way ticket

Schedule and directions (subject to change without notice): Direct access to the limousine buses is available in the arrivals lobby of KIX. Schedules, with exact times and fares, are available at the English-language tourist information desk in the arrivals lobby. Buses from Itami Airport operate at intervals of 15 minutes to one hour from 6 AM-9 PM, and take guests directly to Osaka Business Park, in which the hotel is located. Schedules, with exact times and fares, are available at the English-language tourist information desk in the arrivals lobby.

Dining

East and West are evenly represented at the hotel’s 13 dining venues, which cover everything from traditional Japanese and Chinese cuisines to Western-style buffets and fine French dining.

Sakura - Top-floor French restaurant with Osaka-city views. Small candlelit tables, and servers in formal uniforms promote a quiet, refined atmosphere. Complemented by selections from a 200-bottle wine cellar, à la carte French cuisine includes seasonal specialties such as Duckling Leg in Red Wine Sauce. Open for lunch and dinner.

The Azalea - Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook gardens and lend light to floral-themed decor. Serves Western buffet breakfast, and both Japanese and Western à la carte menus for lunch and dinner.

Four Seasons - Evening piano music complements panoramic views of Osaka Castle and the city skyline. Drinks and light meals served daily.

Taikan En - Chinese cuisine.

Keyaki - Teppan grill.

Shiromi - Japanese cuisine.

Mikan - Kushi (skewered vegetables, meat, fish) and wine.

Isshin - Sake and Japanese à la carte.

The Lounge - Lobby café/bar.

The Castle - Main bar.

The Sweet Shoppe - Pastries.

Address

1-4-1 Shiromi Chuo-ku

Osaka, Osaka 540-8578

Japan

Nearest major airport:

Osaka, Japan (KIX-Kansai Intl.)

Area:

Nakanoshima - Osaka Castle, Osaka, Japan