Waldorf Astoria Osaka

Designed by  internationally acclaimed architect Andre Fu, who took inspiration from the original New York hotel, Waldorf Astoria Osaka’s design juxtaposes art deco grandeur with Japanese craftsmanship. Like in Peacock Alley, the elegant day-to-night space with triple-height ceilings, mesmerising views and a statement clock—an art deco pièce de résistance fashioned from a 144-year-old timepiece by Japanese manufacturer, Seiko. 

In the guest rooms, sculptural lamps bookend ornate wooden headboards built using the Japanese technique of Kumiko, where thin wooden pieces are precisely grooved, punched, and mortised before fitted together without the use of nails or glue. The hotel’s 252 rooms and suites are some of the largest in the city, and all boast views that sweep across the city, from a sea of skyscrapers to Osaka Bay to the mountains of Hyogo.