The Conrad occupies the topmost floors of one of the glossiest hotels on Nakanoshima, a bustling river island in the heart of Osaka. As soon as the lift doors open onto the 40th-floor lobby, you might think you've entered an art gallery by mistake. White orbs cascade from the ceiling like bubbles — the first of over 380 original works that fill the hotel — and set the tone for the Conrad's signature style. Further evidence can be found at the 40 Sky Bar, which serves the unique Takoyaki in the Sky, a mix of gin and blue curacao crowned with an octopus ball.
Blending Japanese aesthetics with an edgy flair, the rooms at the Conrad are smooth as silk with soothing, neutral tones, mood lighting and oodles of plush furnishings. Each room enjoys a view of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows — the blackout curtains are controlled by a bedside tablet — but some rooms are much larger with a separate lounge and walk-in closet. The Conrad Penthouse is the grandest at 2,368-square-feet, complete with a dining and bar area, and the show-stopping scarlet, circular bathtub.
The hotel's location places you right in the centre of things without feeling like a city-slicker.
The hotel offers a variety of activities throughout Osaka, from the urban to the historic, so be sure to partake.
The view varies from room to room, but it's worth requesting a west-facing room for a view of Osaka Castle.
Conrad Osaka can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Japan trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Japan trips featuring Conrad Osaka or get advice and suggestions from one of our Japan specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Conrad Osaka start from around $210, or US$210, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
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