Location is a key selling point for the address, sitting right above Namba railway station, offering guests limitless opportunities to explore the city. Style and presentation are also important factors, combining contemporary designs with Japanese flair and service, all culminating into one memorable stay in Osaka.

Swissotel's 548 guestrooms and suites are the epitome of luxury accommodation, leisure comfort and relaxation. Rooms are designed in an eye-pleasing modern manner with wide and expansive windows providing scenic views of Osaka's skyline. Ergonomically designed furnishings add panache, functionality and flair to the already polished finish. All expected amenities such as wide screen LCD televisions, broadband internet connection and more are available.

Swissotel Nankai Osaka features more than enough facilities to satisfy and entertain travelers from all walks of life, whether it be children, leisure traveler or the business person. For many, the indoor heated swimming pool with Jacuzzi system will be a favorite hangout during a lazy day at the hotel. Others may find the soothing, relaxing and tempting body treatments at Amrita Spa more to their liking. Others may need to engage in exercise or other high energy level activities, to which the gym makes an appropriate venue. Business travelers have a wide range of conference and business facilities to choose from, featuring banquet services designed to meet a full spectrum of conference requirements.

There are no shortage of dining options here, that's for sure. Be treated to a world of pasta and other Mediterranean delights from Italy at Tavola 36. Minami Teppanyaki Restaurant cooks up the finest cuts of beef and the freshest seafood on an open grill for all to see before consumption. Hana Goyomi offers traditional Japanese cuisine the way it was meant to be; healthy, colorful, varied and artistic. Empress Room serves the finest traditional Cantonese cuisine, a true taste out of the Orient. Sh'un, Wine & Dine features tempting Tapas style dishes, the perfect venue for snacking pleasures. The Lounge is the ideal place to unwind with a cold drink, accompanied by soothing live music and a grand interior. Homemade pastries, chocolate, breads and other temptations call Swiss Gourmet home.

Sprinkling a little bit of everything such as location, style, service and a Japanese touch makes Swissotel Nankai one of the most sought after properties in Osaka. 

Facilities:

• Swimming pool
• Spa facilities
• Exercise facilities
• Meeting facilities

Dining:

• Tavola 36 - Italian meals with lunch buffet
• Minami Teppanyaki Restaurant - fresh beef and seafood, grilled and stir fried while guests watch the chefs cook
• Hana Goyomi - traditional Japanese cuisine
• Empress Room - Cantonese favorites and dim sum
• Sh'un, Wine & Dine - international tapas style palates
• The Lounge - light meal, afternoon tea, evening cocktails and desserts in a comfortable setting with live music
• Swiss Gourmet - seasonal baked pastries, homemade breads, chocolates

Room type:

• Deluxe Suite
• Japanese Suite
• Junior Suite
• Swiss Advantage Room
• Premier Room
• Classic Room

Located in Central Namba, Swissotel Nankai Osaka offers guests a viable location in the city. The Namba subway station is a short walk away, with direct connection to Kansai International Airport via express train, taking 35 minutes. Itami International Airport is about 25min distance by car.

Swissotel Nankai Osaka's Location: 1-60 Namba 5-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 542-0076, Japan

Who should go?

If travelers are yearning for a bit of everything, then they just cannot go wrong with Siwssotel Nankai Osaka. Boasting a city center location along with a healthy list of restaurants, bars and even meeting/banquet rooms, there's something for everyone here. Kids will find the pool as their favorite hangout spot, romantic couples will not get enough of Tavola 36 and busy guests in need of a venue will appreciate the ample and fully equipped meeting and banquet rooms.

When to go?

Osaka features a four weather seasonal pattern; chilly springs (average 15°C), warm summers (average 28°C), cool autumns (average 17°C) and cold winters (average 6°C). The city receives much of its rainfall during the late spring, summer and early autumn months, averaging about 160 millimeters of precipitation during that time. Guests should be wary that snowfall, although not common, does occur almost annually during the winter months.

Where is it?

Located in Central Namba, Swissotel Nankai Osaka offers guests a viable location in the city. The Namba subway station is a short walk away, with direct connection to Kansai International Airport via express train, taking 35 minutes. Itami International Airport is about 25min distance by car.

What's not to be missed?

Visiting Osaka Castle. Admiring the history and glamour of Sumiyoshi Shrine, one of Japan's oldest. Taking a ride on the high speed rail. Watching the Sumo Spring Grand Tournament in Mid-March. A visit to Shitennoji Temple. Admiring the cherry blossoms in spring.

What's cooking?

There isn't a shortage of dining options here, that's for sure. Be treated to a world of pasta and other Mediterranean delights from Italy at Tavola 36. Minami Teppanyaki Restaurant cooks up the finest cuts of beef and the freshest seafood on an open grill for all to see before consumption. Hana Goyomi offers traditional Japanese cuisine the way it was meant to be; healthy, colorful, varied and artistic. Empress Room serves the finest traditional Cantonese cuisine, a true taste out of the Orient. Sh'un, Wine & Dine features tempting Tapas style dishes, the perfect venue for snacking pleasures. The Lounge is the ideal place to unwind with a cold drink, accompanied by soothing live music and a grand interior. Homemade pastries, chocolate, breads and other temptations call Swiss Gourmet home.