The Ritz-Carlton Osaka, OsakaThe Ritz-Carlton Osaka in Osaka, Japan has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 11 of 102 hotels we score in Osaka. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.5, Agoda 3.8. Rooms from about $531 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Nishi-Umeda district near JR Osaka Station, The Ritz-Carlton Osaka is a five-star hotel catering to business travellers and tourists. The interior combines European-style decor with traditional Japanese design. Guests stay in 291 rooms and suites featuring marble baths and plasma televisions. On-site dining includes Italian, Chinese, and Teppanyaki restaurants. Facilities consist of a full-service spa, a swimming pool, a gym, and a sauna. The hotel follows specific eco-rules regarding housekeeping, where cleaning is an opt-in service. While the service is highly rated, some guests find the mattresses quite firm.What stands out

Near JR Osaka Station

Multiple dining options

Full-service spa and gym

Classic European and Japanese decor

Watch out for

Firm mattresses

Mandatory eco-cleaning rules

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