Ritz Carlton Osaka

Travel And Leisure Award

Located in Osaka's business and shopping district called Nishi-Umeda, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka offers: --some of the largest guest rooms in Osaka--all of which offer spectacular panoramic views of the city; --2 Japanese-style suites with mats, screens and futons instead of beds; --a wide selection of highly-rated restaurants and bars, including Xiang Tao, an authentic Cantonese restaurant rated #1 by Zagat. The Ritz-Carlton Osaka is the centerpiece of "Herbis Osaka", a shopping, restaurant and business zone. Located across from the railroad station and within easy access of both Kansai and Osaka international airports. A short train ride to Osaka Castle, and a 30-minute train ride to Kyoto and Nara, famous ancient capitals with temples, shrines and gardens. Voted as one of the World's Top 50 Hotels and the No. 1 Hotel in Japan by the Travel+Leisure "World's Best Awards" poll in 2004. Selected as the No. 1 hotel in Japan by Weekly Diamond in 2004 and Nikkei Business "The Best Hotel by Top Executives" in 2003.

2 ballrooms (max 1700 theater-style) and 12 meeting rooms for up to 600.

4 restaurants, 2 bars and a lounge, ranging from casual to formal. Xiang Tao Cantonese restaurant rated #1 by Zagat

smaller meeting rooms hold 12-40

indoor pool, gym, indoor/outdoor Jacuzzis, dry and steam sauna

"Place of Harmony" massage room offers acupressure massage, aromatherapy, and hot stone treatments

Walking distance to major department strores and underground shopping centers.