Only a 5-minute walk from JR Osaka Station, the InterContinental is a superb luxury hotel. You wouldn’t expect anything less from this international 5-star chain! Some of the rooms offer breathtaking views of the city.
If you’re on the lookout for something to make your stay in Osaka extra special, a 5-star luxury hotel might be what you need. To this end, the swanky InterContinental Osaka near JR Osaka Station is one to consider. The impeccable service alone is already a notch above already-excellent Japanese standards!
Located a short 5-minute walk from the station, the hotel occupies the upper floors of the Grand Front Osaka shopping mall. Those visiting Osaka primarily to shop will find this hotel perfectly situated for taking advantage of the Umeda area’s endless retail therapy options. The proximity to JR Osaka Station means that it’s also a great base if you’re going to head out of the city for day trips elsewhere
The comfortable Western-style rooms at the InterContinental are beautifully outfitted, with stylish Japanese touches like seasonal flowers or handmade ceramic teacups. The sweeping views don’t hurt, either. The hotel even has a 24-hour fitness centre and indoor swimming pool–which is standard for a 5-star hotel anywhere else, but frankly quite rare in Japan.
In terms of in-hotel dining options, we like Pierre, a one Michelin-starred contemporary French restaurant that’s fantastic for a special occasion dinner. Outside of Pierre, though, the other dining options are less impressive. Even the breakfast buffet we think is decent, but not necessarily worth the inflated prices. So unless you value convenience above all else, you might want to consider skipping breakfast and venturing forth into Osaka proper to sample what the city has to offer.
Overall, it’s difficult to fault the InterContinental Osaka. Whether you’re already accustomed to luxury hotels or if it’s a special occasion you’re splashing out for, this hotel is quite likely to meet all your requirements.
English name:
InterContinental Osaka
Japanese name:
インターコンチネンタルホテル大阪
English address:
Grand Front Osaka Tower C, 3-60 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, 530-0011
Japanese address:
〒530-0011 大阪市北区大深町3-60 グランフロント大阪北館タワーC
Price:
:: Check availability and pricing for the InterContinental Osaka on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
Internet:
wifi access
Non-smoking rooms:
Yes
Nearest Transport:
Train: 5-minute walk from the north central exit of Osaka Station.
Train and Subway: 5-minute walk from Umeda Station.
Telephone:
+81-6-6374-5700
Near To Here:
InterContinental Osaka is located in Osaka's Kita and Umeda district. See our complete list of things to do in Osaka's Kita and Umeda district, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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