The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka  

In Osaka's upscale Kita (Nishi-Umeda) district, steps from Herbis Plaza and Osaka Station City. Minutes from the Osaka Science Museum, Osaka National Museum of Art and the Pokemon Centre Osaka. A short drive puts you at Dotonbori, Kyocera Dome, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.

A 5-star luxury hotel with a calm, modern vibe. Rooms feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, refrigerators and plasma TVs. Bathrooms offer rainfall showerheads, bidets, bathrobes and slippers, and select rooms include DVD players and mini‑bars.

Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials, plus an indoor pool, spa tub, sauna and a fitness center. Concierge, gift shops and a coffee shop keep things easy. Self-parking is available (fees apply), and limo/town car service can be arranged.

Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet, a 24-hour business center and event facilities with conference space and meeting rooms. Express check-out and concierge services streamline business stays.

Four on-site restaurants including La Baie for French cuisine, plus two bars/lounges and a coffee shop. 24-hour room service is available, and full breakfasts are served daily for a fee from 6:30–10:30 AM.