Osaka Hotels|Osaka, Japan

Waldorf Astoria Osaka

Name: Waldorf Astoria Osaka
Telephone: 81-6-7655-7111

Art deco meets Japanese minimalist elegance

VERIFIED LUXURY

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Rising above the buzzy Umekita neighborhood, the April 2025-opened Waldorf Astoria Osaka is a serene, sky-high sanctuary that adds an extra dose of modern luxury to Japan’s culinary capital. From the moment you step into the soaring lobby, where contemporary Japanese artistry meets the brand’s timeless opulence, you feel suspended between tradition and innovation. Warm woods and floor-to-ceiling windows set a calming, elevated tone that continues throughout the hotel’s 252 spacious rooms and suites, each outfitted with sleek soaking tubs and sweeping city views.

Dining is a centerpiece here, with three signature restaurants, including a refined teppanyaki concept and Peacock Alley, an elegant homage to the brand’s New York roots. The four-room spa offers quiet respite with a tranquil whirlpool and indulgent treatments rooted in Japanese ritual. Whether you’re unwinding after a day exploring Dotonbori or sipping sake at sunset, Waldorf Astoria Osaka is a sophisticated retreat high above the city’s electric rhythm.

Our Inspector's Highlights

Occupying the top 13 floors of the 39-story Grand Green Osaka South Building, Waldorf Astoria Osaka offers rare 360-degree views from Osaka Bay to the distant Hyogo mountains, turning even the elevator ride into a visual experience. This lofty perch makes the luxury hotel feel like a peaceful sanctuary above the city’s energy.
Each of the rooms and suites features a soft, earthy palette with kumiko woodwork accents, deep soaking tubs and panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows. Custom embroidered pajamas are provided, and rooms are equipped with Dyson hair dryers and Toto washlets — quiet touches that elevate comfort.
Tsukimi, the Osaka hotel’s signature teppanyaki restaurant, blends live-fire theatrics with exceptional local wagyu and seasonal vegetables to create a fine-dining experience that still feels personal. Peacock Alley, with its marble mosaic peacock feather floor, offers Japanese-inspired afternoon tea with Wagashi sweets and sparkling sake.
The intimate 30th-floor spa offers just four treatment rooms but has a huge array of treatments, ranging from abdominal massage and fascia release therapy to infrared heated body masks.
The staff is trained in intuitive attention to detail: room preferences remembered, tea served at your exact temperature, a favorite sake reappearing without a word. It’s the kind of service that stays with you long after checkout.

The Look

Designed by renowned Hong Kong-based architect André Fu, the luxury hotel harmoniously combines the art deco heritage of the original Waldorf Astoria New York with traditional Japanese aesthetics to reflect a graceful East-meets-West design aesthetic.
The interiors feature intricate woodwork and washi paper designs, incorporating geometric patterns inspired by peacock feathers, a subtle nod to the brand's iconic motif.
The main lobby, affectionately nicknamed "the lantern," exudes a warm golden glow and features a softly gurgling stone fountain, creating an inviting atmosphere that bridges public spaces and private guest areas.
A traditional Japanese pavilion within the Waldorf Astoria Osaka features oak posts and bronze screens, all anchored by a striking monolithic sculpture by artist Jun Kaneko.

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