Hankyu International

The culmination of euphoria through the perfect harmony of time-honored tradition and future vision. A glimpse of the good-old-days yet to come. The Hotel Hankyu International occupies the top 10 floors and first six levels of a 34-story building called Applause Tower (161M). This dramatic 'space of applause' house two theaters, restaurants, fitness club, space for offices and shopping arcade modeled after a galleria in Milan. The interiors of hotel were inspired by 16th century architect Andrea Palladio, known for his grand villas. Public space including two lobbies and library, features renaissance furniture collected mainly in northern Italian cities as Venice and Florence. Off to one side is a handsome inviting library with fireplace. The Library is one of the 'Heart of Relaxation' facilities at hotel Hankyu International, which contains an outstanding collection of 600 rare books on the performing arts. Three speedy elevators with golden ceilings takes you to the atrium lobby on the 25th floor. The Atrium Lobby features beautifully done common space, something of re-creation of an Italian courtyard with an atrium ceiling and lavender back lightening in the evening. The fancy fountain looks like a golden globe set in a bed of flower petals a luxurious seating makes for a grand yet impression.

The 168 elegantly furnished guest rooms and suites, from 26th to 34th floor, have been designed to impart the atmosphere of luxury suite. At every turn, the feeling of refined quality satisfies and surprises travelers demanding the best. Stepping through the roomÕs double doors into the bath area, guests find themselves in a spacious and soothing room. Luxuriously appointed in marble, the bathrooms have independent shower stall and exquisite windows above the bath. All rooms offer superb view over the city, Yodo River and mountain.