Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA, in Umeda, is one of those. The setting is part of the appeal, barely a stroll from the centre of Osaka, and the location score sits in strong territory because of it. Rooms feel…

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA, in Umeda, is one of those. The setting is part of the appeal, barely a stroll from the centre of Osaka, and the location score sits in strong territory because of it. Rooms feel well-appointed; the touches travellers mention most are an in-house restaurant and reliable wi-fi, and the comfort feedback has been consistently flattering. There's a particular atmosphere to the place, neither overdesigned nor neglected. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, well over 9,700 reviews, scoring strong on balance. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €104 a night, a premium entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. The honest read on Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA is that it deserves a side-by-side look against the bigger Osaka names rather than a headline of its own.