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Hotel Review: W Osaka (Marvelous Suite) - Located on Famous Luxury Shopping Street, Midosuki Boulevard near Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori

October 04, 2024 by Mark Chua in Hotels

Used one of my Nightly Upgrade Awards (NUAs) at the W Osaka to secure a beautiful Marvelous Suite. The hotel is located on Midosuki Boulevard and within walking distance to Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori.

Hotel Review: Conrad Osaka (King Premium View Room with Executive Lounge Access) - Stunning Property with a Great Executive Lounge but Average Service

March 15, 2023 by Mark Chua in Hotels

The Conrad Osaka is stunning with a fantastic hard product, but it did not live up to my expectations with mediocre evening lounge offerings, and a general lack of attention to detail.

Hotel Review: Hilton Osaka (King Executive Room) - Great Value and Location with an Edge over the Conrad Osaka

January 27, 2023 by Mark Chua in Hotels

Refurbished back in 2019, the Hilton Osaka is a strong contender for those visiting Osaka as the modern rooms are beautifully-appointed, the executive lounge experience is solid and the location of the hotel makes it easy to explore the city on foot and on train.

Holiday Inn Osaka Namba Opens in Downtown Osaka, Japan

November 02, 2016 by Mark Chua in Press

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has just announced the opening of the fifth Holiday Inn hotel in Japan - the Holiday Inn Osaka Namba. Joining other poperties in Sapporo, Sendai, Kanazawa and Miyazaki, the 314-room Holiday Inn Osaka Namba is located in the heart of Osaka, just steps away from the famous Dotonbori Street which is known for shopping, food and entertainment.