Detailed review & photos “InterContinental Osaka”

The “InterContinental Osaka” is located in the commercial center Grand Front North Building, so it was hard to tell where the hotel starts from.

There was a bell desk at the entrance, and there were always a few staff members there to help me. I was able to leave my luggage here before checking in.

The front desk was on the 20th floor and it was bright and colorful. There were always two staff members at the desk, but when it gets crowded, the concierge will help you out as well.

Lobby floor elevator hall.

Inside of the elevator.

Guest room floor elevator hall.

Guest room floor corridor.

Guest room door.

The room was bright and stylish. The desk was made of glass, the TV was wall-mounted, and it was far away from the bed, so the room felt spacious.

The desk for the teapot was made of stone, and the tissue case and amenity box was made of bamboo.

From the windows, I could see the buildings in Osaka and the Ferris wheel in Umeda. It was very quiet in the room during my stay.

There were two pillows prepared on the bed and the bed was comfortable sleep on. At around 19:00, the maid came to turn down.

The TV seen from the bed.

View form the window.

The bathroom seen from the door.

The bathroom was very spacious.

There was a hand shower and a rain shower. The water pressure was strong.

Shower for the bathtub.

The bathroom had glass walls, but the door by the bed was tinted, so you can get some privacy. If you leave the door open you can watch TV while taking a bath.

Also, there was a bamboo rack on the bathtub, so you could touch your phone or read while taking a bath.

The shampoo, conditioner, body soap, body milk and soap were made by an American brand called Aglaria. The scent was lemon verbena. It was a refreshing scent. In addition, two kinds of bath salts (bamboo, cherry) were prepared.

On the sink was a hand soap, toothbrush, brush, razor, cotton swab, shower cap and a sewing set. There was no lotion, but there were some prepared in the public bath.

The closet when closed.

The closet was very big.

On your left you will find a mirror and slippers, a safe, a brush for shoe care, an iron and an ironing board.

To the right were bathrobes, hangers, umbrellas, extra blankets and a chair.

There were many things prepared at the cafe corner.

I was surprised to see that the minibar had tea packs from TWG, a luxury tea brand, in addition to Japanese tea (free).

In addition to the electric pot, there was a Nespresso coffee maker with six capsules (three types) prepared.

Many cups, glasses and silverware were prepared.

There were drinks and snacks in the fridge.

On the 20th floor was a lobby lounge “3-60” (Three Seeks), breakfast venue “NOKA Roast & Grill,” French restaurant “Pierre,” bar “adee,” and patisserie “STRESSED” on the ground floor.

bBar “Adee” on the left and “Pierre” on the right.

Patisserie “STRESSED.”

Breakfast venue entrance (NOKA Roast & Grill).

For breakfast, in addition to the usual buffet menu, Osaka style food, such as udon and inari, a sweet soup stock were also prepared. The view form the restaurant was of buildings.

At patisserie “STRESSED,” besides bread, cakes and baked goods, TWG tea and hotel goods such as yukata, logo bags, aroma diffusers and amenities were being sold.

The hotel itself was on the grand front of a commercial facility, so I did not have trouble finding restaurants and shops. There were commercial facilities such as Lucua and Lucaire between Osaka Station and the hotel, which was very lively and crowded. However, the hotel was located at the very end of the Grand Front, so it was a little calmer.

At the entrance of the hotel, trees were planted facing the grand front, artificial ponds and water streams were created, and many people were sitting on benches and relaxing.

There were many Japanese families (including 3rd generation families) and couples staying because it was during Golden Week. There were also many foreign tourists.

If I have a chance to stay here again, I would like to stay a little longer and enjoy the facilities in the hotel. The only disappointment was that I had to ask for silverware from the staff every-time which was a little inconvenient. Other than that everything was good!