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This recently renovated hotel is located near Yodoyabashi Station, which puts the Umeda area of Osaka nearby and shinkansen stop Shin-Osaka Station conveniently accessible via the subway. Stays in the hotel's more spacious rooms on the "Club Floors" grants guests access to the Club Lounge with its breakfast and cocktail hour services and business support center, as well as access to the fitness room. ANA Crowne Plaza is also a good choice for those hoping to visit Universal Studios Japan; as a USJ Alliance Hotel, guests here can purchase passes right in the lobby.

This stylish hotel lies at the intersection of two of Osaka's major thouroughfares, Midosuji Avenue and the Dotombori canal. It provides a great location for experiencing Osaka's nightlife, shopping, delicious food, and cold drinks. The hotel's unique and trendy decor continues inside its relatively spacious guestrooms, featuring large simmons mattresses and free internet access.

Located literally on top of Osaka Station, this hotel, which is part of JR's own Granvia chain, has some of the best access around. Not only is staying here convenient for getting around Osaka itself, but both Kyoto and Nara can be reached from Osaka Station in under an hour apiece. The Granvia offers a wide range of room types, from simple to luxurious, and its on-top-of-the-station construction means that all of the rooms are on high floors, affording guests a quieter atmosphere removed from the bustling streets below, not to mention good views of the city from rooms on the top floors of the hotel.

The European-styled architecture of this cozy, attractive hotel makes it quite popular for local weddings, and its juxtaposition with the modern highrises of the Umeda area makes it an interesting place to stay. Not only does the Monterey have great access to JR Osaka and subway Umeda Stations, which makes it convenient for getting about the city and the rest of Kansai, but the Umeda Sky Building is just a short walking distance away. Check out this unique building where you can ride a glass elevator to the rooftop observation deck and get an open-air, 360 degree panoramic view of Osaka.

Within brief walking distance from the passenger terminal of Kansai International Airport, this is the only hotel connected to the airport, giving guests the best possible Kansai Airport access around. The hotel is also connected to the airport railway station, which is serviced by both JR and Nankai lines. Featuring this amazing airport access, comfortable rooms, and some excellent views of the bay, this hotel is the perfect choice for those using Kansai International in their travels.

Located just outside Shinsaibashi Station, this hotel is in walking distance of the famous shopping and entertainment areas of Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori. There is no shortage of things to do and places to eat in the immediate area, and the Nikko's proximity to a major subway station makes checking out other areas of Osaka easy as well. Besides the exciting location and great access, the hotel itself is equipped with free internet connections, is serviced by a Kansai International Airport shuttle, and offers freshly re-designed rooms on the "L Floor" for those looking for a step up from the standard rooms.

The reasonable rates, free internet, and amazing location of this large hotel make it an great choice for those looking for a simple, comfortable place to sleep during their stay in Osaka. With Umeda Station, Osaka Station, and an airport shuttle stop nearby, access to the rest of Osaka and beyond is simple and easy as well. The underground shopping areas and large electronic stores surrounding the hotel and Osaka Station should also provide plenty of options for exploring or getting a bite to eat.