Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier, in Kita, is one of those. Kita is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and that proximity does change the trip. Rooms feel well-appointed;…

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier, in Kita, is one of those. Kita is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and that proximity does change the trip. Rooms feel well-appointed; the touches travellers mention most are reliable wi-fi and an in-house restaurant, and the comfort feedback has been consistently flattering. It feels lived-in rather than staged, which tends to be the difference between a stay you remember and one you don't. With well over 3,600 reviews on the books and a strong average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €80 a night, a middle-of-the-road entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. All told, Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier reads as one of those Osaka addresses worth lining up against the obvious choices before booking.