Rihga Royal Hotel

Frommer's Review

Osaka's oldest hotel opened in 1935, later expanding and becoming part of the Rihga chain. 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. It offers a wide range of facilities, including 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 700 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. Of the hotel's many restaurants, most renowned is the Chambord, offering French cuisine and views from the 29th floor. In short, you could do much worse than this hotel despite the crowds.

Facilities: 18 restaurants; 3 bars; 2 lounges; indoor circular "shape-up" pool, 25m (82-ft.) lap pool, Jacuzzi, and sauna (fee: ¥2,100/$18/£9); concierge; tour desk; business center; shopping arcade; salon; 24-hr. room service; in-room massage; babysitting; same-day laundry/dry-cleaning service; nonsmoking rooms; executive-level 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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