5-3-68 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan | (618) 248-8274
Riverside location next to Osaka International Convention Center
Spacious guest rooms decorated in variety of styles
Over a dozen dining options, including Japanese, French, Italian, Chinese
Three on-site bars plus a bakery and a tea room
Free breakfast, drinks, and pool and sauna access for Executive Floor guests
Fitness center, indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna (all incur fees for non-Executive guests)
Beauty salon and massage services available
Several shops selling food items, gifts, clothing, and jewelry
Several meeting and banquet rooms, ballrooms, and a chapel for special events
Business center (for a fee) and free Wi-Fi throughout
Free shuttle bus service to Osaka train station and parking available (fee)
Some guest rooms appear dated
Complaints of cigarette smells in non-smoking rooms
High fees for using on-site facilities
Breakfast costs extra
Located next to the Osaka International Convention Center, RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka is a huge high-rise hotel with 984 upscale guest rooms. Rooms are spacious, in a variety of looks, including Japanese-style suites, as well as rooms with a classic, romantic style. Guests on Executive Floors have free access to the pool and sauna, but fees are levied for other guests as well. Other features include a fitness center and a whirlpool (charged extra), a beauty salon, a business center, meeting rooms, and shops, plus 10 Japanese eateries, and French, Italian, and Chinese restaurants. Freebies include a shuttle bus service to Osaka station, and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Travelers may also want to consider the Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier, a newer hotel with chic interiors but fewer features.
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Scene
Riverfront business hotel with great views and lots of light in public areas
RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka occupies a high-rise building in a riverside location, and scenic views of the river and city skyline can be spotted from the building's upper floors. Upon entering, the vast lobby area communicates the hotel's massive size with a high atrium supported by several squared pillars. Floor-to-ceiling windows let in plenty of natural sunlight and reveal the lush greenery of the hotel's garden, while a serpentine water feature flows through the lounge area. But on the whole, public spaces have a dated look with old-fashioned fabrics, brightly patterned carpeting, and out-of-date furniture. Most guests staying here are business travelers visiting the Osaka International Convention Center next door.
Location
Located next to the Osaka International Convention Center, with shuttle service to train station
RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka is located in a business area, one block away from the riverfront. It's connected to the Osaka International Convention Center via a corridor. It also has direct access to Nakonoshima train station next door. The hotel offers a free shuttle bus service to and from Osaka railway station as well.- One-minute walk to Nakanoshima train station
Rooms
Wide variety of room types and decor styles, many with skyline views
Guests at the RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka can have vastly different experiences due to the hotel's wide variety of categories and room styles. Still they do share a baseline of standard amenities -- air-conditioning, minibars, electric kettles, and flat-screen TVs. All are spacious, and some rooms have scenic views of the river and city skyline.Suites, located on the Deluxe Floors, are simple and rather dour with dark patterned carpets, dated furniture, and a somber gray, blue, and beige color palette. These rooms are due for an update, and show some signs of wear and tear. Bathrooms are rather functional, fitted with shower/tub combos, though marble accents add a little lift. In contrast, the Japanese Suites on the Natural Comfort Floors are exuberantly done up in pastel colors and floral-patterned wallpaper, and feature low sofas and floor cushions. All come with kitchenettes. Bathrooms are modern and fitted with rectangular vessel sinks and separate showers and bathtubs. Free toiletries, hairdryers, bathrobes, slippers, and magnifying mirrors are included. The Deluxe Suites in the Presidential Towers are far more romantic and classic in style. Soft, creamy textiles and dark, traditional furniture give a serious elegance, though it may feel old fashioned to some. Bathrooms are large and luxe, with separate shower stalls and bathtubs, separate toilets, Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries, magnifying mirrors, bathrobes, and slippers.Rooms located on the Executive Floors (23 to 27 in the Tower Wing) benefit from several notable extras, include an exclusive front desk, a personal concierge, free breakfast, tea, and drinks in the lounge, and free access to the pool and sauna. While rooms generally get positive feedback, several guests have complained of a lingering smell of cigarette smoke in the non-smoking rooms.
Features
Over a dozen on-site dining options, plus fitness center, pool, sauna, and meeting space
Guests staying here are spoiled for choice when it comes to dining. There are 20 different on-site restaurants and eateries to choose from, including 10 Japanese restaurants, as well as French, Italian, and Chinese options. A bakery sells Japanese desserts, and there are also three bars and a tea room. Breakfast is served at three different restaurants, but it's not included in most room rates. All Day Dining Remone offers buffet and a la carte options, while Nadaman serves Japanese breakfast dishes. The lobby lounge also has a breakfast service. In terms of snacks and souvenirs, several shops on the hotel premises sell gourmet foods, gifts, chocolate, and wine, as well as clothing and jewelry, and a convenience store stocks handy items including snacks, drinks, and medications.Other amenities include a fitness center, an indoor pool, a whirlpool, and a sauna, but they cost extra to use. Massage services can be booked, and the beauty salon offers up various beauty treatments. The hotel also has several meeting and banquet rooms, including ballrooms that can accommodate up to 2,000 people. There's also a chapel for wedding and religious services. The business center has two PCs available for guests, but is subject to an extra fee. The Wi-Fi connection is free and available in all areas of the hotel. Parking is available on-site for an charge.
