W Osaka

It’s expensive - I’ll just come right out and say it. But nice things cost money, and the W Osaka is definitely a nice thing. Chief among my needs when I travel, particularly with family, is a QUIET room. Comfortable beds are icing on the cake. We were on the 24th floor and had an incredible view. It was absolutely silent at night and if I had died in one of the beds I would have been okay with that. I made daily use of the pool and hot tub on the 4th floor (I swam every morning and then relaxed in the glorious hot tub). One suggestion - 0630 is - little late for a pool to open. I would have been there at 0530 if it were open. But 0600 is when it should open. It’s a little silly that they don’t throw in breakfast given what I paid, but even if they had I wouldn’t have eaten there - after all we were in OSAKA. Employees and staff were top notch - they let me check out a little late on my last day to accommodate my 6pm flight back to LA. I should also comment on the location. It is FANTASTIC. I’d initially booked a different, much cheaper hotel until upon further investigation I realized that this other hotel, while quite nice, was on the outskirts of the city. Certainly one thing you’re paying for at the W is its location in the heart of Osaka action. All in all, I will definitely return.