The Ritz-Carlton, OsakavsImperial Hotel Osaka
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka ranks significantly higher than Imperial Hotel Osaka. The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka ranks #1 in Osaka with endorsements from 7 sources like Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Jetsetter.
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka
2-5-25 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 530-0001
From $414/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"More intimate than the city's other luxury hotels, the Ritz-Carlton combines a homey atmosphere and European elegance." Full review
Star Service
"Located in the modern Shin-Umeda development, this property is 500 m southwest of Osaka Station." Full review
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Superior rooms are the smallest category, and many guests choose to upgrade to either SkyView Superior or larger SkyView Deluxe as rooms with that prefix are on the top two floors boasting the best views.
Oyster
Luxury
"The 292-room Ritz-Carlton Osaka is a five-pearl property and one of the most luxurious in the city." Full review
Jetsetter
"Elegant five-star retreat with a Michelin-starred restaurant in Osaka’s lively Umeda shopping neighborhood." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Located in Osaka’s plush Nishi-Umeda district, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka exudes luxury and sophistication from the moment you step through its doors." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Those on the 36th and 37th floors are at the highest point in Umeda and have great views of the mountains and the city." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Ritz-Carlton has palatial, classically decorated rooms. Amenities include a pool, a fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre.
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Imperial Hotel Osaka
8-50 Temmabashi 1-chome , Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 530-0042
From $147/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Insight Guides
"A sibling of the more famous Tokyo Imperial, but no less swish."
Lonely Planet
"The Imperial Hotel Osaka is an elegant and gorgeous hotel. It's a very high-class and high-quality operation in every respect." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A classic hotel with a 5-story atrium, state-of-the-art business center, and 380 rooms along the Okawa River for corporate and leisure travelers. ." Full review
Hideaway Report
94.0
"Luxurious sibling of the original Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, situated on the cherry tree-lined Okawa River." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"A bastion of peace and tranquility, Imperial Hotel, Osaka is an ideal place to unwind and recharge in one of the quieter corners of this sometimes-frenetic city. " Full review
Michelin Guide
"The lobby on the 2nd floor defines the hotel and incorporates the designs of Frank Lloyd Wright, giving it a traditional, stately feel." Full review