Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel occupies the upper floors of Abeno Harukas, Osaka's tallest skyscraper, and connects directly to the basement of Tennoji Station, which makes it an unusual combination of luxury and convenience in the south of Osaka. It has 360 rooms, including deluxe rooms with twin beds and club lounge access, and the rooms have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, safes, minibars, desks and deep soaking tubs, with views over the city from high floors. The dining is built around height. Restaurant ZK on the 57th floor serves teppanyaki, and the 19th-floor buffet, with live cooking stations, serves breakfast and has a bar with live music sets, along with a coffee shop. A 24-hour gym with city views is on site, though the property does not list its own pool or spa, and Spa World, the large bathing complex in Shinsekai, is nearby for a day of soaking. The hotel is part of a 16-floor shopping mall, and guests are listed as receiving complimentary entry to the Harukas 300 observation deck, which is worth confirming at booking. Other facilities include a business center, luggage storage and paid self-parking. Check-in begins at three in the afternoon, and check-out is by noon.
Location. Tennoji is the southern hub of Osaka, and the hotel sits right on top of it. Tennoji Station, served by JR and the Osaka Metro, is directly below, so you can reach Namba in minutes, Umeda by the Midosuji line, and Kansai International Airport by the direct Haruka express, which stops at Tennoji. Tsutenkaku Tower and the Shinsekai district are within walking distance, as are Spa World, Tennoji Park and Zoo and Shitennoji Temple, one of the oldest in Japan.
Nipponbashi and Dotonbori are a short ride away, and Kyocera Dome Osaka is also nearby. This is an excellent base for travelers who want a quieter, more local feel than Namba while keeping everything within reach.
Rooms and views. The best reason to book is the height. Rooms on the high floors look out over the city, with Osaka Castle, the bay and on clear days the hills beyond, and you can add club lounge access for a quieter breakfast and evening drinks. The 57th-floor restaurant has its own view, and the 19th-floor bar is a pleasant place to end the evening.
Spa and pool lovers should note that the hotel does not list its own, so plan a visit to Spa World, which is a short ride away, or choose the Sheraton Miyako or a Dormy Inn if bathing is a priority. The attached mall means that shops, restaurants and a department store are steps from your room.
Who it suits. This is a hotel for travelers who want a luxury address with local character, those who value transport and city views, and visitors planning day trips to Nara and Kansai Airport. It suits couples, families who like a mall at their door and business travelers. Rates are high at the top end and vary by season and weekday, and Osaka's accommodation tax is added per person per night depending on the rate.
If you prefer a more traditional luxury stay in Umeda, the Ritz-Carlton and Hilton are the north-side alternatives, and for a bay-side stay near Universal Studios Japan, look at the Singulari. For an evening, walk through Shinsekai, then ride up Harukas 300 for the night view.
Why stay here
- ✓Inside Abeno Harukas
- ✓Direct link to Tennoji Station
- ✓360 rooms with deep soaking tubs
- ✓Teppanyaki on the 57th floor
- ✓19th-floor buffet and live-music bar
- ✓24-hour gym with city views
- ✓Harukas 300 entry for guests
- ✓Club lounge access on selected rooms
Good questions
Is the hotel connected to a station?+
Yes. It connects directly to the basement of Tennoji Station, served by JR and the Osaka Metro.
Does it have a pool or spa?+
The property lists a 24-hour gym but no pool or spa. Spa World in Shinsekai is nearby.
Is Harukas 300 included?+
Guests are listed as receiving complimentary entry to the Harukas 300 observation deck. Confirm the current arrangement when you book.
