Osaka, JapanUmeda
Zentis Osaka
Bento-inspired design tower
Umeda Osaka, Japan
Opened
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
ZentisBento-inspired design tower
The hotel rethinks the Japanese business stay through bento-style design, using interlocking layouts that make compact quarters feel unexpectedly generous.
“The soft, earthy palette—Irish wool throws, woven rugs, blond wood furnishings—creates warmth against the cool-toned gray and sand color scheme.”
What it’s good at
Listed
An open-air terrace and cocktail lounge at UPSTAIRZ overlook the leafy riverside district.
Listed
Artisanal kettle-cooked Kimura soaps and Osaka guild shoe care stock the communal lounge.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Zentis Osaka combines the efficiency of a top-tier business hotel with the soul and network of an established boutique.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Kitashinchi's intimate dining spots sit just around the corner. Across the river, Nakanoshima's museums are a ten-minute stroll away.
The rooms
Studio rooms maximize compact footprints with blond wood fixtures, Imabari linens, and walk-in showers tiled in sage green.
The gym
Floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides bring natural light across Life Fitness cardio and cable equipment.
UPSTAIRZ Lounge, Bar & Restaurant
The open kitchen prepares French-Japanese dishes, and the backlit bar pours cocktails infused with green tea leaves.
How it began
Palace Hotel Group created the property as its debut lifestyle brand, constructing a sixteen-story brick tower wrapped in street-level greenery.
Osaka
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.