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Located in the pricey Kitashinchi district, the ANA Hotel Osaka is, nevertheless, great value for money. While the rooms and beds are small by Western standards, and the lobby design is about 30 years out of date, the hotel’s prime location makes it a favourite with visiting businesspeople, at least as a place to crash after an allnighter in Kitashinchi. ANA’s restaurants are simple and offer a variety of buffets (Japanese and Western) at reasonable prices. The hotel’s breakfast buffets aren’t bad, but with several excellent coffee shops nearby, business tends not to be very brisk.
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There are three reasons why the Comfort Hotel Shinsaibashi is well-known. First, and very unusual for Japan, it has a ladiesonly floor. Given the hotel’s proximity to the Shinsaibashi nightlife, that’s of great comfort to single women who don’t need drunken businessmen staggering about trying to find their rooms. In addition, the hotel offers free internet access. And finally, there are non-smoking rooms available. Beyond that, Comfort Hotel offers the basics found at business hotels, although breakfast is included for free. But with the vast array of eating establishments right outside the door in Shinsaibashi, that’s an option you might want to pass on.
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The Hearton Hotel is in the same neighbourhood as the Ritz-Carlton, which means easy access to JR Osaka station and the host of restaurants, shops and nightlife in the Kitashinchi area. The hotel is fairly small and the beds aren’t the most comfortable. But it is very modern and clean and the service is quite good. An excellent alternative for those who need to be in the Umeda area but don’t wish to spend a fortune at the Ritz or the Hilton. It can be difficult to get reservations.
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Located across the street from JR Osaka station, the Osaka Hilton has the advantage of being arguably the most convenient boutique hotel in the city. For business visitors there is a 24-hour business centre in the main lobby which provides secretarial, copy/fax and translation/interpretation services, and will even do things like print [name] cards (very important in Japan). Four executive floors feature separate check-in facilities, a dedicated concierge, a private lounge and complimentary meals and beverages
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At nearly 650 rooms, Hotel Granvia Osaka is one of the largest hotels in Japan. Yet because of its extremely convenient location, right inside the JR Osaka station building, getting a room is often difficult. The restaurants feature a wide variety of cuisine, including Japanese, Chinese and Western. The first floor coffee shop is usually jammed, not with guests but with commuters passing through Osaka station on their way home. For those who need a reasonably priced hotel in the most convenient location possible, the Granvia can’t be beat.
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