BOOK OSAKA MARRIOTT MIYAKO HOTEL (in cooperation with Booking.com)

Commanding city views fit like a glove when describing the five-star Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel, and it is easy to understand why. The luxurious hotel is located between floors 38th and 57th of the Abeno Harukas, Osaka's tallest skyscraper. As such, guests-to-be don't need to give much thought to what room category to book since all accommodations feature striking panoramic vistas as soon as the curtains are opened. Still, some categories deserve to be highlighted: the Upper Floor Superior, the Premium Corner, and the fabulous Executive Suite. The latter is idyllically positioned on the 53rd-floor corner, delivering vistas from the bed and bathtub that would make a grown man cry. If so much visual contemplation makes one hungry, there's no better place to enjoy a fine dining meal than Restaurant ZK, the hotel's top-floor crown jewel. When booking, asking for a table by the window is mandatory. To burn all the extra calories that inevitably come with a visit to this venue, exercising at the hotel's panoramic gym won't even feel too much of an effort. In urban Japan, shopping opportunities are always close. For guests staying at the Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel, it is only a matter of going down to the lowest floors and finding the Kintetsu Department Store, not to mention the endless on-the-go shops at the on-site Osaka Abenobashi Station and the adjacent Tennoji MIO mall. Getting to some of Osaka's top attractions is an absolute breeze, with the nearby Tennoji station offering smooth train connections to Universal Studios Japan and Osaka Castle.

HOTEL VIEW: 360º VIEWS OVER OSAKA SKYLINE, YODO RIVER, UMEDA SKY BUILDING, TENNOJI PARK

BOOK ST. REGIS OSAKA (in cooperation with Booking.com)

If deciding to stay near Dotonbori or the Umeda area proves too challenging, here's a high-end, within-waling distance hotel halfway between the two: St. Regis Osaka. Despite being located in the office area of Honmachi, around the corner from the lively Midosuji street that connects the south (Minami) to the north (Kita), guests will be surprised by the number of good restaurants that abound in the region, mainly catering to Japanese white-collar workers looking for exceptional meals. What can one expect from one of the finest five-star hotels in Osaka? In a word, luxury. For instance, the 160 rooms and suites are among the most spacious in the city and exude elegance and comfort; when staying here, guests are pampered with 300-thread-count sheets, silk-made headboards, walk-in closets, Japanese-inspired bathrooms, and a variety of artworks. In addition, the feeling of having Osaka at one's feet translates into breathtaking skyline views; suites like the "Yuri" and the "Fuji" or the top-floor "Matsu" and "Royal" are the cherry on top of the cake. Aware that some guests might wish for a break from the Japanese cuisine now and then, the team at the St. Regis Osaka has come up with two excellent European-inspired restaurants: Rue d'Or (French) and La Veduta (Italian), the latter boasting captivating vistas for the 12th floor. While it lacks a pool, the hotel offers a fitness center with sweeping Osaka views.

HOTEL VIEW: OSAKA SKYLINE

BOOK INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL OSAKA (in cooperation with Booking.com)

Anyone wishing to stay in Osaka's most sophisticated area, Umeda, should consider the hyper-luxurious InterContinental Hotel Osaka. The hotel's location couldn't be more convenient: it is only moments away from JR Osaka Station and a short stroll from retail giants such as Yodobashi Camera, Hankyu, Hansin, and Don Quijote, not to mention the impressive Grand Front Osaka shopping complex. Starting with what is dearest to us, and as expected from a 33-floor hotel, the views are fabulous, perhaps only rivaled by the nearby Umeda Sky Building observatory, among the city's most visited attractions. The elegant accommodations, decorated with wood panels, hardwood flooring, and soothing tones, pay homage to Japanese culture and ensure a relaxing stay. All rooms and suites offer glorious Osaka views, which are particularly beautiful when the city lights up at night (from some rooms, the Hep Five Ferris wheel can also be spotted). Two of the on-site dining options deserve to be highlighted: the award-winning Pierre fine dining restaurant and NOKA Roast & Grill, which serves a rich breakfast buffet. In both cases, guests enjoy these delicacies while admiring inspiring city vistas. Among the most appreciated facilities of the hotel is its 20-meter long, 10-meter wide swimming pool, a rarity among Osaka hotels; even if guests need to remember to pack accordingly, the hotel provides complimentary swimwear, goggles included. After a good swim, we suggest visiting the 4th-floor Japanese bathhouse, a deserved prize for the calories burnt.

HOTEL VIEW: OSAKA SKYLINE, YODO RIVER

BOOK HOTEL HANKYU INTERNATIONAL (in cooperation with Booking.com)

One could imagine to be able to touch a rare concentration of amazingly high rooftops with his own bare hands. And if the right weather pays a visit, the city will easily flow into the room or sit comfortably on the table for breakfast. This is the feeling when you stay at Hotel Hankyu International. Placed at Umeda, Osaka’s major commercial and business area, the hotel neighbors well known shopping and tourist spots such as HEP Five or Osaka Grand Front.  Next door, within walking distance, is the ‘New Umeda City’ where the amazing Umeda Sky Building is placed. But there is more: if you walk for 3 minutes, the gate to Kyoto will be at your feet since you’ll be right at Umeda Station.

HOTEL VIEW: OSAKA SKYLINE, YODO RIVER

BOOK HILTON OSAKA HOTEL (in cooperation with Booking.com)

Some people like to travel but enjoy feeling like a native even if it comes from the little details. For those the Hilton Osaka Hotel is probably the right place to choose. Hilton Osaka Hotel extensive renovation added elegant details of Japanese design in all rooms; good examples of these are the Fusuma panel and the Japonese Yukata robe, a courtesy for all guests. And the windows offer some of Osaka’s best sights, day or night, more so from March to October when the weather is milder. Hilton Osaka Hotel's restaurant Windows on the World, on the 35th floor, might just well be our favorite viewing point (one of Osaka's most distinctive landmarks, Umeda Sky Building, can be admired from here). Contemporary design is also next door. The Hilton Osaka Hotel lies at Umeda, the newest area in town. Grand Front Umeda is around the corner and the Umeda Sky Building is so close you will not spend more than 2 minutes to get there (and we mean walking distance). But if you wish to go a little further and discover the tallest building in Japan (Abeno Harukas) it is extremely easy: Osaka Station is at your feet.

HOTEL VIEW: OSAKA SKYLINE, YODO RIVER, UMEDA SKY BUILDING

BOOK HOTEL NEW OTANI OSAKA (in cooperation with Booking.com)

Imagine you could have the privilege to wake up and see a Japanese sixteenth century castle at dawn. Suppose you were able to see it again under the moonlight. Now fantasize a little more and surround the castle with 4.000 cherry trees. This is what you can get if you stay at Hotel New Otani Osaka. Located right in front of the Castle, it offers spectacular views of the monument. Our favorite sights are from Keyaki restaurant and the top floor rooms, where Osaka Castle looks stunning against the city backdrop at night, bright and clear in the morning. You couldn’t think of anything more romantic, could you? Believe it or not, there is more: Osaka is one of the best cities in Japan for cherry blossom viewing; the Nishinomaru Garden listed as a major spot. If it’s possible, plan your stay on early April: all trees will be in bloom, filling the air with a lovely perfume, tiny light-pink petals allover the place. Absolutely perfect.

HOTEL VIEW: OSAKA SKYLINE, OSAKA CASTLE, NISHINOMARU GARDEN

BOOK THE WESTIN OSAKA (in cooperation with Booking.com)

You have made your travel list and by this time you know exactly what monuments and places in Osaka are unmissable. Amid those the Umeda Sky Building happens to be one of your favorites because of the futuristic ambiance that apparently contrasts with a Floating Garden Observatory. You would never miss that. Is this you? Then the right place to stay at is The Westin Osaka. Panoramic windows will indulge you with your favored piece of architecture together with the city’s skyline. Truth is Umeda Sky Building is literally next door. Try not to miss the urban gardens at the tower’s base, as well as the underground market that attempts to recreate Osaka in the early 20th Century. 

HOTEL VIEW: OSAKA SKYLINE, YODO RIVER, UMEDA SKY BUILDING

BOOK HOTEL OSAKA BAY TOWER (in cooperation with Booking.com)

Aiming high could be the perfect moto for Hotel Osaka Bay Tower.  The building is so tall that the city surrenders at your feet. Wherever you gaze the views are spectacular as if the planet had flattened and the whole scenery had merged in front of you. One of the most rare views in town can be appreciated 200 meters above the ground at the Sky Lounge Airship: the major waterway Kye-Yodo and its main subdivisions, all surrounded by Osaka’s premises. You couldn’t have a better atmosphere for a drink or for dinner. But do not let this enchant you, Osaka has much more to offer: jump on the next train and head to Namba or Umeda for shopping. On your way you’ll probably stumble upon Umeda Sky Building. Save a bit of amazement for that, it’s worthwhile.

HOTEL VIEW:  RARE VIEWS OF KYE-YODO RIVER DIVISIONS, OSAKA SKYLINE VIEWS FROM SKY LOUNGE AIRSHIP

BOOK ANA CROWNE PLAZA OSAKA (in cooperation with Booking.com)

Ask for a room that overlooks one of the major rivers in Osaka and you will find it at the ANA Crown Plaza Hotel.  Whether you’re visiting Osaka for business or as a gateway to other striking destinations in Japan, this hotel is really a clever option. If you care for ancient history, Osaka Castle, one of town’s ex libris, is easily reached by taxi (15 minutes away). If you enjoy good shopping, the Dotonbori area is nearby, as well. What about visiting Kyoto while in Osaka? The ANA Crowne Plaza’s free shuttle will take you to Osaka Station. Upon arrival you simply use the JR Tokaido Shinkansen line and you will be literally bulleted to Kyoto. Unbelievable, you might think. Well it is not, for the bullet train will ride 35 miles in 15 minutes. Pure blast.

HOTEL VIEW: OSAKA SKYLINE, DOJIMA RIVER

BOOK HOTEL GRANVIA OSAKA (in cooperation with Booking.com)

You press the button up, the elevator ascends and astounding views of Osaka are at your sight. You press the button down, the automatic gates open and you’ll be hasted to Kyoto… or Tokyo. The Hotel Granvia Osaka is a smart choice for all those who would like to visit Osaka and use it as a portal to other interesting destinations in Japan. The hotel lies directly above JR Osaka Train Station. From there the Shinkansen (the Japanese word for bullet trains) will propel you in 15 minutes to Kyoto or in 3h 45 minutes to Tokyo. On your way back the splendid vistas from the windows at the top floors will welcome you - specially the ones from La Fleuve Restaurant and Sandbank Bar. This will surely be needed after all that speed.

HOTEL VIEW: OSAKA SKYLINE, UMEDA SKY BUILDING, OSAKA CASTLE

BOOK HOTEL NIKKO OSAKA (in cooperation with Booking.com)

White is the predominant color at the Nikko Osaka Hotel. The building is snow-white and so is the atmosphere inside, all rooms neatly designed. This is perfect to enjoy the richness of the sights: if you stay at the Nikko’s a wide panorama of the city opens up before your eyes from Mount Ikama to Kobe or Rokko. After you have left the hotel’s entrance all becomes full power colour, glitter and light.  You’ll be across the street from Daimaru Department Store, which means you will be at the vicinity of two of the most well know shopping areas in Osaka: Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori (look for the signs ‘Kani Doraken’ and ‘Glico’). In addition, the hotel has direct access to Shinsaibashi subway station. This is a true blessing for in less than 15 minutes you can be at one of the oldest monuments in town - Osaka Castle - or facing the tallest building in Japan - Abeno Harukas.

HOTEL VIEW:  OSAKA SKYLINE, ABENO HARUKAS, MOUNT IKAMA, KOBE, MOUNT ROKKO FROM TOP FLOOR ROOMS AND SKY TERRACE AT 35TH FLOOR

BOOK MITSUI GARDEN HOTEL OSAKA PREMIER (in cooperation with Booking.com)

By the windows you are able to grasp how highways can interweave beautifully with the river as if they ever coexisted in a perfect marriage. Inside, contemporary design combines with nature in perfect harmony. The brand new Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier is a delight for the senses. Opened in March 2014 it is already an Osaka’s landmark for elegant taste and service. Great views from the river and the city can be enjoyed, as well as sights from the garden that flows constantly around the property. The Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier is very close to the entertainment areas of Dotonbori and Namba, and 5 minutes away by subway to the iconic Osaka Castle. Beauty and convenience, what else could you ask for on your stay?

HOTEL VIEW: OSAKA SKYLINE, OSAKA GARDENS

BOOK HOTEL MONTEREY GRASMERE OSAKA (in cooperation with Booking.com)

There is an art museum. There is a chapel designed as the Churches of the Cotswolds, described by some as the most beautiful in England. There are countless decoration references that transport you to Great Britain or France. Yet, you are in Osaka, Japan. The Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka is a good choice if you fancy classical decoration together with surprising elements: both the All Saints Church Brock Hampton and the Sanno Art Museum are worth a visit. Spectacular Osaka views are introduced to you at Escale restaurant, one of our favorite french restaurants in Osaka .Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka is within walking distance from Namba and Dotonbori, the renowned Osaka’s shopping and entertainment areas.  More so, JR Namba Station is around the corner: very convenient if you wish be close to some of the unmissable spots like Abeno Harukas or Umeda Sky Building.

HOTEL VIEW:  OSAKA SKYLINE

BOOK NANTEN-EN (in cooperation with Booking.com)

This is not a place just to spend the night. This is not a loud place but a little heaven, a ryokan called Nanten-En. If you’re looking for a true Japanese experience, far different from a common hotel, you’ve come to the right place. Ryokans are Japanese Inns, traditionally used to relax after a journey. This is exactly what you will be offered at the Nanteen-En. A large Japanese garden and hot-spring baths outline a beautiful natural setting. All rooms are decorated in Japanese style with tatami floors and futon beds, each one proffering splendid views of flowers and trees. Ask for your dinner at the room and your Japanese dream will be completed. The Nanten-En is located at Osaka’s outskirts as a peaceful break. But if you wish to visit Osaka the hotel is 2 minute away from Amami Train Station on the Nankai Koya Line. From there you will arrive to Osaka’s Namba Train Station in 40 minutes. You’ll probably ask what is the best time to come. The answer is surprisingly easy: any time. Spring and Summer will bless you with a blossoming garden.Winter will enchant you with its veil of snow covering all premises except for the little red dots that bloom in the trees from which the place was named - the hollies or, in Japanese, Nanten-En.

HOTEL VIEW:  GENUINE JAPANESE GARDEN VIEWS FROM ALL ROOMS

BOOK SHERATON MIYAKO HOTEL OSAKA (in cooperation with Booking.com)

If comfort is the word that defines your hotel’s kind of choice, then the Sheraton Miyako Osaka is the place for you. At the Sheraton, rooms are spacious and windows offer very nice Osaka views (when doing your reservation ask for north side upper floor rooms: the sights are even better). In the hunt for a perfect Osaka vista, also head to Miyako restaurant located on the 21st Floor. There is a wonderful swimming pool that is perfect for relaxation after a strenuous day. And for those like you who like to be in the city but away from the buzz it is surely a good place to stay. The Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka is just a few steps from Osaka Uehonmachi Train Station, which means that by train you will be at Osaka Train Station in 20 minutes or at Osaka Castle in 10 minutes if you prefer to ride a taxi.

HOTEL VIEW:  OSAKA SKYLINE

BOOK HOTEL MONTEREY LA SOEUR OSAKA (in cooperation with Booking.com)

Art Deco design can mix perfectly well with up-to-date architecture, especially if you travel to Osaka and stay at the Hotel Monterey La Soeur. Situated at the Osaka Business Park next to the well known Panasonic Centre, this hotel is fully decorated with American Art Deco references that will reminisce you about cities like Chicago or New York. This style contrasts beautifully with the Osaka’s skyline breathtaking vistas you can indulge on. Our favored ones can be seen from 22nd floor, particularly if you choose the riverside for your stay. Hotel Monterey La Soeur Osaka allows easy access to central areas: go for an invigorating 15 minute walk and you will be at Osaka Castle. Take a train at Kyobashi Train Station and get to downtown Osaka in merely 6 minutes. Or… opt for a complete change of scenery and arrive to Kyoto in 40 minutes.

HOTEL VIEW: OSAKA SKYLINE

BOOK RIHGA ROYAL HOTEL (in cooperation with Booking.com)

Art Deco design can mix perfectly well with up-to-date architecture, especially if you travel to Osaka and stay at the Hotel Monterey La Soeur. Situated at the Osaka Business Park next to the well known Panasonic Centre, this hotel is fully decorated with American Art Deco references that will reminisce you about cities like Chicago or New York. This style contrasts beautifully with the Osaka’s skyline breathtaking vistas you can indulge on. Our favored ones can be seen from 22nd floor, particularly if you choose the riverside for your stay. Hotel Monterey La Soeur Osaka allows easy access to central areas: go for an invigorating 15 minute walk and you will be at Osaka Castle. Take a train at Kyobashi Train Station and get to downtown Osaka in merely 6 minutes. Or… opt for a complete change of scenery and arrive to Kyoto in 40 minutes.

HOTEL VIEW: OSAKA RIVERSIDE VIEWS

BOOK HOTEL KEIHAN UNIVERSAL TOWER (in cooperation with Booking.com)

Universal Studios Osaka is one of kids most cherished destinations. The park is pure fun in a single place, an unbelievable experience for many. And the Hotel Keihan Universal Tower is just, well, 300 metres away.  The icing on the cake is all rooms have large windows: children will be in awe with the array of lights in constant sparkle from Osaka Bay to the ones at Universal Studios. Now, you may think it’s a waste to visit Osaka and miss the town itself.  You won’t: just jump on a train and in 15 minutes you will arrive at JR Osaka Train Station. Can you think of a better hotel to stay at with your young ones?

HOTEL VIEW:  OSAKA BAY, UNIVERSAL STUDIOS OSAKA

BOOK GRAND PRINCE HOTEL OSAKA BAY (in cooperation with Booking.com)

Picture yourself swimming at the very top of a building in Osaka. Now think how it must be if the water is still in your sight as if the pool had merged with the bay. If you made it, you’re very close to imagining a stay at the Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay. The hotel features an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. As you’ve probably understood by now, the outdoors is our most cherished one, most of all when the weather is gentle and warm (March to October) and permits a swim with a view of the bay. What about the inside sights? Absolutely amazing, a romantic metamorphosis of Osaka due to the bay’s influence. This is pure bliss, but maybe you also want to experience the busier side of town. No problem at all: ride the hotel's free shuttle, and in less than half an hour, you’ll be at Osaka or Umeda Train Station. A last word for Bay Lounge restaurant, located on the 28th floor - those are indeed sweeping views over Osaka Bay.

HOTEL VIEW: OSAKA BAY

BOOK CITY PLAZA OSAKA (in cooperation with Booking.com)

Hotel City Plaza Osaka is a smart choice if you want to have very easy access to central Osaka. The subway is next door (Sakaisuji Honmachi Subway Station), Osaka Castle is 15 minutes away (walking distance) and it will only take you 10 minutes by taxi to reach Dotonbori, one of the remarkable shopping areas in town. Top floor rooms at City Plaza Osaka portray nice views from Osaka and at the rooftop the spa is one of the most recommended. Isn’t it great to have that kind of service after a long, day?

HOTEL VIEW: OSAKA SKYLINE

BOOK CROSS HOTEL OSAKA (in cooperation with Booking.com)

Osaka is one of the places in the world that could also be called ‘city of lights’ for they spark in myriads from the sky to the ground. This exceptional element makes Osaka quite a romantic city if you’re contemplating all the radiance from your hotel’s room, but also a very funky town when you get down to earth and stroll around. If you cherish this combination probably the Cross Hotel Osaka would be the best choice.The top floor rooms will pamper you with wonderful vistas, some of which face the lovely Gingko trees at Midosuji Boulevard. The hotel has a modern boutique feel that fits perfectly well with Osaka’s entertainment glitter: you can indulge on an array of diverse shopping and eating at the very well known areas of Dotonbori, Americamura or Shinsaibashi. Make a wish and demand for more and we’ ll tell you what you’ve been granted: a 15 minute ride from Namba Train Station and you will face Abeno Harukas, the brand new, ultra modern building, now the tallest in Japan.

HOTEL VIEW: MIDOSUJI BOULEVARD, GINGKO-BILOBA TREES FROM TOP FLOORS

BOOK REMM SHIN-OSAKA (in cooperation with Booking.com)

If you are looking for a place to stay in Osaka that truly encapsulates the value for money concept, you’ve reached the right one. At Remm Shin-Osaka rooms have frames that exhibit nice views from the city. The most interesting thing though, is that the entire hotel was conceived to serve a single purpose: concede all guests the best sleeping experience. They call it ‘high-quality sleeping’; you will sense it at the entrance, at the lobby,  inside the elevators or as you walk in the corridor towards your room. The Remm Shin-Osaka Hotel opened in 2012 and is conveniently located right across JR Shin Osaka Station. From there it is quite easy to visit the main spots in town, like Osaka Castle (20 minutes by taxi), Abeno Harukas (15 minutes drive) or the busy shopping area of Shinsaibashi (17 minutes by train).

HOTEL VIEW: OSAKA SKYLINE