Ramada encore by Wyndham Amagasaki

In Amagasaki, a short walk from the city center and an easy drive to Osaka’s big draws. You’re minutes from Universal Studios Japan and Hanshin Koshien Stadium, and close to Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, Kyocera Dome and the Legoland Discovery Center. Itami and Kansai airports are within reach for quick arrivals and departures.

This downtown hotel offers about 185 air-conditioned rooms with practical, modern touches. Expect flat-screen TVs and refrigerators, desks and blackout drapes, plus private bathrooms with deep soaking tubs or shower/tub combos and rainfall showerheads. Rooms come with daily housekeeping and in-room basics like hair dryers and slippers.

Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet and use on-site conveniences like a vending machine, laundry and dry-cleaning services, luggage storage and a massage room to unwind after a long day. Self-parking is available (charges may apply).

Useful for work or planning your day: a lobby computer station, complimentary newspapers and a 24-hour front desk to help with transfers and local info.

An on-site restaurant serves guests daily, with a buffet breakfast available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee. The kitchen also highlights local flavors, making it easy to sample regional dishes before heading out to explore.