An urban oasis of unparalleled luxury The bustle of Nishi-Umeda's business and shopping district lies just beyond the front doors of The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka.Inside, classic European décor adorns a tranquil setting, with over 400 works of art—some from the 18th and 19th centuries.Quiet guestrooms, all located on the 24th through 37th floors, seem worlds away from the busy city, below.

Sitting atop Applause Tower in the center of Osaka, this hotel is close to shopping, dining, and the business district. The 168 guestrooms offer Italian-marble bathrooms, some with bay windows, color TV with international channels, and fine art on the walls. Desinged in Italian Renaissance style, the atrium lobby offers relaxing common space.

An ideal location overlooking Osaka Bay part of Cosmosquare in Technoport Osaka, next to Intex Osaka, Asia & Pacific Trade Centre and the World Trade Centre; 45 minutes to Osaka and Kansai International Airports, 20 minutes access to city centre by subway.

Connected to the Osaka Station, this 652-room hotel is two km (one mile) from Nakanoshima Park and the Grand Cube Osaka. All guestrooms include dial-up Internet access, pay movies, minibars, refrigerators, and complimentary newspapers. Guests have their choice of three restaurants that offer French, Italian, Japanese, and Teppanyaki cuisine plus room service.

This 10-story, high-rise is located in downtown Osaka three km (two miles) from the Osaka Dome and the Osaka Castle. All guestrooms feature modern furnishings, an ivory, white, and beige color scheme, high-speed Internet access, and minibars. Guests have several dining options including a buffet restaurant offering more than 60 types of western, Asian, and Japanese dishes.

Located in central Osaka, this hotel is one km (one-half mile) from the Subway Umeda Station and the JR Osaka Station. Guestrooms offer two twin beds and a city view as well as complimentary bottled water, a kitchenette, minibar, and high-speed Internet access. Amenities of this 12-story, 137-room hotel include two swimming pools, fitness equipment, and airport transportation (surcharge).

This 15-story high-rise is located at the north end of downtown Osaka, approximately 20 minutes by train to Universal Studios. Business-friendly guestrooms offer complimentary high-speed Internet access, free daily newspapers, and pay movies. In addition to a variety of restaurants and bars, the hotel has several banquet and conference facilities and a wedding chapel.