The Centara Grand Hotel Osaka towers over the Namba district in the Minami area of Osaka. It offers stunning views and excellent service at rates far below similar hotels in the rest of Japan. Best of all, it’s nearly on top of Nankai Namba Station, with easy access to/from Kansai Airport.
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka night view
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka At A Glance
- Great for: couples, families, business travelers
- Strong points: views, gym, reasonable rates, close to Nankai Namba Station (service to/from KIX)
- Sample rates: US$215 to $370
Deluxe twin room
If you want to tower hotel experience and like the idea of being on the south end of Osaka (close to Namba and the Tennoji districts), you’ll want to take a close look at the Centara Grand. The Centara brand is a Thai chain and you might notice some Thai touches around the hotel. The common areas are stunning and the views alone are worth a visit – the lights of Osaka spread in all directions.
Centara Grand restaurant
Rooms are typical of what you’d expect at an upper midrange hotel. There’s also a gym and a good restaurant and bar. The service gets high marks and you’ll feel well taken care of. Overall, it’s a smooth operation and you’d expect the rates to be higher. So, if you like the idea of easy access to Kansai Airport and the attractions of the Minami and Tennoji areas, you’ll like the Centara Grand.
Centara Grand gym
Name in English:
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
Name in Japanese:
センタラグランドホテル大阪
English address:
2-11-50 Namba-naka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, 556-0011
Japanese address:
〒556-0011 大阪市浪速区難波中2-11-50
Price:
Midrange
Nearest Transport:
4-minute walk from Namba Station (South Exit) of Nankai Main Line
Telephone: 81-6-6616-9945
Website: Official Website
Near To Here:
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka is located in Osaka’s Minami district. See our complete list of things to do in the Minami district, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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