Imperial Hotel Osaka, Osaka

The Imperial Hotel in Osaka is a beacon of elegance overlooking the Okawa River's Osaka Waterfront Park, which blossoms with cherry trees in spring and brightens with fireworks and festivals in summer. In just eight minutes, you can easily walk to this riverfront park via the pedestrian Gempachi Bridge. You can also walk to the 10th-century Osaka Tenmangu shrine in less than 20 minutes, though you might want to hire a car or take public transport for sites farther out. 

The rooms, which range from standard to suite, offer an elegant blend of tradition and innovation, featuring warm, neutral tones accented with wood furnishings. The Imperial Floors, which span floors 19 to 21, deliver an especially refined experience, exuding the spirit of omotenashi—the level of traditional Japanese service expected of the Imperial Hotel since its opening in 1890. Enjoy spacious quarters, separate seating areas, desks, sofas, and/or walls of windows with city or river views. 

The hotel offers quite a few amenities, including one of the largest fitness centers in Western Japan, complete with advanced equipment. There's also a business center and music room, plus the Imperial Floor Lounge, which is exclusively for Imperial Floor and suite guests. When it comes to dining, enjoy everything from grilled teppanyaki and fine French cuisine to elegant Chinese dishes and all-day dining options. Additionally, breakfast is available from room service and at three different restaurants.