Osaka
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OPENING DATE:
August 2024
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GENERAL MANAGER:
Alastair McAlpine
Total Number of Rooms: 175
- Guest Rooms: 148 (including 18 tatami rooms on GENSUI floor)
- Suites: 27 (including 3 tatami suites on GENSUI floor)
Number of Floors: 12 (1st-2nd floor and 28th-37th floor of One Dojima)
Design Aesthetic:
- Stylish, spacious interiors merge locally inspired elements with a modern global sensibility
- GENSUI, the dedicated Japanese floor, features tatami rooms and suites
Architect: NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD
Interior Designers: CURIOSITY, SIMPLICITY and DESIGN STUDIO SPIN
Location:
- Located in the storied Dojima district, home to historical sites, local businesses and regional commercial headquarters
- Walking distance from Umeda, a shopping, entertainment and business centre, as well as a major transport hub for intercity and regional rail services and Osaka Metro connections
- Occupies 12 floors of One Dojima, a soaring sailboat-inspired building that reflects Osaka’s nautical spirit and offers sweeping views of the City of Water — rivers, waterways, Osaka Bay
- Adjacent to glamorous Kita-Shinchi, “the Ginza of Osaka,” and Nakanoshima, a thriving art district
- 50 minutes by taxi from Kansai International Airport (KIX) and 25 minutes by taxi from Osaka International Airport/Itami Airport (ITM)
Design Aesthetic: Soothing colours, curvilinear design and soft transitions create a feeling of “flow” across the 36th-floor wellness zone, setting the stage for a healing connection with water; facilities include THE SPA, indoor pool, sauna, ofuro (Japanese baths) and fitness centre
Interior Designer: SIMPLICITY
Number of Treatment Rooms: 5, including a Couple’s Treatment Room
Special Features:
- THE SPA offers five treatment rooms, including a couple’s treatment room with private bath, all framed by spectacular city views; the menu brings together international wellness science with local healing traditions
- In-house ofuro (Japanese baths) showcase the famed bathing culture of Osaka; facilities include a separate public ofuro and sauna for men and women, as well as two private ofuro that can be reserved by guests
- The fully equipped 24-hour fitness centre offers invigorating Osaka views through floor-to-ceiling windows
- The 16 m (52 ft) indoor pool, complemented by a vitality pool, is bordered by a wall of windows overlooking expansive cityscapes
Director of Food and Beverage: Sebastian Gassen
Executive Chef: Paolo Pelosi
Executive Pastry Chef: Hafiz Razali
Signature Restaurant: Jiang Nan Chun
- Concept: Authentic Cantonese cuisine in a modern, interactive ambience
- Décor: Framed by sky-high city views, the spacious 37th-floor interiors feature a stylish aesthetic with high ceilings and a statement tea station
- Specialties: BBQ dishes; Peking Duck prepared in show ovens and carved tableside
- Designer: DESIGN STUDIO SPIN
- Private Dining: 1 private dining room with show kitchen for up to 12 guests; 2 semi-private dining rooms for up to 10 guests each
- Indoor Seating: 56
Restaurant: Sushi restaurant (opening late 2024)
- Concept: Expertly crafted sushi in a 37th-floor setting
- Private Dining: 1 private dining room for up to 6 guests
- Indoor Seating: 18
Bar: Bar Bota
- Concept: Dynamic drinking experiences centred around innovative cocktails and an exemplary spirits collection
- Décor: Featuring soaring views wrapped around a dramatic circular bar, the glamorous setting fuses Osaka’s vibrant crafts heritage with a contemporary global sensibility
- Specialties: Creative cocktails incorporating local botanicals, curated Japanese whiskeys and gins, dynamic drinking ceremonies
- Designer: DESIGN STUDIO SPIN
- Private Room: A speakeasy-style private room for special events
- Indoor Seating: 54
All-Day Dining: Jardin
- Head Chef: Hiroaki Nagaishi
- Concept: International semi-buffet breakfast, Afternoon Tea and a selection of French classics
- Décor: Evoking the feeling of being “in the garden,” the nature-inspired venue features an airy dining room and a lushly landscaped outdoor terrace
- Specialties: Lunch: Dish of the Day; Dinner: French classics like Fruits de Mer and Bouillabaisse; Beverage: extensive wine list by glass and carafe, pre-dinner aperitifs
- Designer: CURIOSITY
- Indoor Seating: 92
- Outdoor Seating: 32
Bakery: Farine
- Concept: Artisanal baked goods and beverages on the go
- Décor: A contemporary bakery offering a warm welcome on the first floor, directly accessible via the street level
- Specialties: Handcrafted pastries, specialty coffees and teas
- Designer: CURIOSITY
Tea Lounge: CHA
- Concept: Japanese teas in a refined ambience
- Décor: A soothing oasis, infused with Japanese touches and located on the first floor
- Specialties: Handpicked selection of Japanese teas
- Designer: CURIOSITY
- Indoor Seating: 4
In Room Dining
- A wide variety of a la carte dishes, including Japanese specialties and selections from Jardin
- Nearby Umeda station offers easy access to attractions across and around Osaka
- Explorations within Dojima, home to local coffee shops, historical shrines and the Grain of Light memorial marking the world’s first organized futures trading market
- Visits to adjacent Kita-Shinchi, “the Ginza of Osaka” dotted with fine dining restaurants and bars, and Nakanoshima, a thriving art district with independent galleries and art museums
- Shopping and dining in Umeda, the city’s entertainment hub
- Cultural excursions to Osaka Castle and Park, iconic shopping arcades, bustling Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori
- Gastronomic excursions to Michelin-starred restaurants, local izakayas and vibrant food arcades
- Family excursions to Universal Studios (including Mario World) and Osaka Aquarium
Total Event Space: 580 sq m (6,243 sq ft)
Total Capacity: Up to 230 guests across all venues
Ballroom
Ballroom: 220 sq m (2,368 sq ft), divisible
Foyer: 155 sq m (1,665 sq ft)
Garden Terrace: 132 sq m (1,420 sq ft)
Capacity: Up to 190 guests
- The naturally lit Ballroom is divisible into three smaller venues, complemented by an elegant Foyer and an inviting outdoor Garden Terrace
- All three venues are situated on the second floor, easily accessed from the Hotel entrance and driveway
- A grand staircase offers opportunities for décor, display and photography
Sky Salon
Size: 73 sq m (785 sq ft)
Capacity: Up to 30 guests
- Located on the 37th floor, Sky Salon offers an intimate venue for special events such as board meetings, social soirees, and product launches over cocktails and canapes
- Features sweeping city views and a private kitchen
Special Features
- Total event space includes a ballroom and a selection of versatile smaller spaces for social and business gatherings
Osaka, 530-0003
Japan