Rihga Royal Hotel

Osaka's oldest and largest hotel, opened in 1935 and later joining the Rihga chain, is located on Nakanoshima, an island in the middle of the Dojima River in the heart of Osaka (a 10-min. ride from Osaka Station). It enjoys a good reputation among Japanese and a high occupancy rate on weekends, due in no small part to the convention center next door. Its wide-ranging facilities include a 60-store shopping arcade, a deli with health-conscious choices, and -- at the other end of the extreme -- the best-stocked hotel gourmet foods shop I've seen, with hundreds of eye-popping pastries and delicacies. It also has one of my favorite lobby lounges in the city -- a restful oasis where you can sip your drink and watch a cascading waterfall against a backdrop of cliffs and foliage. Comfortable guest rooms have a range of rates and interior designs, from modern to classical drawing-room style. In short, you could do much worse than this hotel, despite the crowds, but for a more intimate experience, go elsewhere.

Facilities:
18 restaurants; 3 bars; 2 lounges; concierge; executive-level rooms; indoor circular "shape-up" pool, 25m (82-ft.) lap pool, Jacuzzi, and sauna (fee: ¥2,000); room service; smoke-free rooms

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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