Swissotel Nankai Osaka

This Swissotel checks all the boxes, and the service did not do one thing wrong. The international breakfast buffet was truly delicious, with something for everybody to eat; it had Japanese food as well as Western-style hotel food, plus a pretty view. The perks and efficiency of an international chain hotel blended seamlessly with those of a Japanese-style hotel. The pajamas provided in the room were comfortable, and soundproofing was flawless. The hotel is situated inside a mall within quick walking distance of a train station in the heart of Osaka, and there are multiple ways to get there. It is an unusual setup when you first arrive, for you can either take the mall elevator directly to the lobby, or you can -- in the mall -- take an escalator up to the lobby. There are lots of attractions inside the mall, including a retro kid-friendly bar with board games, karaoke, and lots of food! The lobby was beautiful, and the elevator room was decorated wonderfully. The check-in was also very efficient, and we encountered some staff in the lobby who spoke English, Japanese, and French, which was very useful. We would all definitely recommend this hotel to anyone in the area!