About this hotel
General information
Waldorf Astoria Osaka occupies the upper floors of the south tower of Grand Green Osaka in the Umekita district, above an urban park and beside Osaka Station. Interiors pair art deco opulence with traditional Japanese materials and blend Eastern and Western motifs, while floor-to-ceiling windows look out from Osaka Bay to the mountains of Hyogo. Kyoto, Kobe and Nara are all less than an hour away.
There are 252 rooms and suites and four restaurants and bars, ranging from a French brasserie to sushi and teppanyaki, along with the Peacock Alley lounge for afternoon tea and Canes & Tales, a cocktail bar with a Jazz Age mood. The 30th floor holds a pool overlooking the bay and a quiet library, next to the Waldorf Astoria Spa and its rituals drawn from Japanese tradition. A personal concierge helps with plans in the city and journeys across Japan. For celebrations there is a ballroom for up to 350 guests and a chapel with city views.
Location
The hotel sits in the Umekita district of Kita ward, Osaka, in the south building of Grand Green Osaka: about 5 minutes on foot from the underground exit of Osaka Station and 8–13 minutes from the Umeda stations. The Grand Front Osaka complex is 300 m away, Osaka Castle 3.5 km and Dotonbori 5 km. Shin-Osaka Station is about 5 minutes by JR. From Itami Airport it is about 30 minutes by taxi, or 25 minutes by Airport Limousine bus to the Herbis Osaka terminal and a 6-minute walk; from Kansai Airport about an hour by taxi or 50 minutes by JR limited express to Osaka Station.
Spa
Waldorf Astoria Spa works with the Burgener Switzerland skincare line, and its signature rituals draw on Japanese traditions — the tea ceremony, amazake and the tones of temple bells. The menu covers meditations, facials, massages and body treatments. The signature Vitality is a shiatsu-inspired massage with a warm green tea infusion ball, breathing exercises and stretching; Full Moon Meditation pairs a sound bath with guided breathing. Spa facilities include the indoor pool, a hydrotherapy pool, a sauna and a steam room.
Sports & leisure
The fitness centre is open around the clock, and sessions with a personal trainer can be arranged on request. Alongside the pool, the 30th floor has a library with a curated selection of art books, where hotel guests can unwind over coffee or tea free of charge. A personal concierge helps put together routes around Osaka and trips to other parts of Japan.
For children
Childcare is among the hotel’s services.
Restaurants & bars
Dining brings New York classics together with Japanese flavours; in-room dining runs around the clock and includes the signature breakfast and afternoon tea.
- Jolie Brasserie — French brasserie serving bistro classics with a modern touch, international dishes and local specialities; breakfast, lunch and dinner, with an open kitchen and large windows
- Tsukimi Sushi — Edo-style sushi with classic and global influences, handcrafted wood-and-stone interiors, a Zen garden and private rooms
- Tsukimi Teppanyaki — Japanese cooking at a teppan counter with city views
- Peacock Alley — opulent day-to-night lounge with views over the Kansai region: light seasonal dishes from local produce, coffee, afternoon tea and champagne in the evening
- Canes & Tales — 1920s-style cocktail bar pouring Waldorf Astoria classics, Jazz Age favourites and modern creations
- Pavilion — pastry boutique with cakes, tarts, seasonal sweets and the hotel’s own tea blends
Swimming
The heated 20-metre indoor pool is on the 30th floor, with floor-to-ceiling windows over Osaka Bay and the city and a mosaic floor whose graded tones catch the sunlight. A hydrotherapy pool sits alongside.
Pets
Pets are not allowed; only service animals are accepted.
Rooms
The 252 rooms and suites start on the 31st floor and combine art deco with traditional Japanese design, with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the city and Osaka Bay. Suites and penthouses add separate living rooms, walk-in wardrobes and powder rooms.
Every room has a 55-inch smart TV, an espresso machine, a minibar, a safe, Wi-Fi, USB charging points, automated curtains and bathrobes, plus a bathroom with a separate bathtub, a glass-enclosed rain shower and double vanities.
Deluxe Room
A room with a king bed or two queen beds, a seating area by floor-to-ceiling windows and city views. The bathroom has a separate tub, a glass-enclosed shower and double vanities; sleeps up to three depending on the beds.
Premier Room
A larger room with a king bed or two queen beds, a sofa, a walk-in wardrobe and skyline views, finished with ceramics by Japanese artists in orange, indigo and sage. Sleeps up to three.
Premier Room River View
The same layout — a king bed or two queen beds, a sofa and a walk-in wardrobe — looking over the river and the city. Sleeps up to three.
Corner Suite
A corner suite with a separate living room and king bedroom dressed in art deco patterns and traditional Japanese materials, two TVs, a walk-in wardrobe, a powder room and a deep soaking tub. Sleeps up to three.
Corner Suite River View
A corner suite with a separate living room and king bedroom facing the river, plus a walk-in wardrobe, a powder room, a deep soaking tub and a glass-enclosed rain shower. Sleeps up to three.
Waldorf Penthouse
A penthouse with separate living, dining and king bedroom areas, a walk-in wardrobe, a pantry, a powder room and panoramic views of Osaka. Sleeps up to three.
Astoria Penthouse
A penthouse with spacious living and dining rooms behind oversized windows, a separate king bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe, a pantry and a powder room. Sleeps up to three.
2 Bedroom Corner Suite
A corner suite with a living room and two bedrooms — one with a king bed, one with two queen beds — plus a walk-in wardrobe, a powder room and city panoramas. Sleeps up to six.
Presidential Suite
A suite with floor-to-ceiling windows over Osaka Bay and the city, living and dining rooms, a kitchen pantry, a king bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe, and bespoke lighting and handcrafted décor. Sleeps up to three.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.