If you reserve a castle view, Osaka castle a performance center are lit at night. Spacious triple room with castle view had club chairs seating and table that made our room feel like a suite. Staff always greeted us and the buffet is superbly stocked with American and Asian breakfast items and reasonably priced. Our family group of 7 arrived from U.S. into both ITM and KIX Osaka airports, plus on shinkansen from Hiroshima, and the hotel is easily walkable from Osaka-JoKoen station. Nearby is an office building with cute shops and numerous counter service eateries. The 7-11 is across the street, and was perfect for 10 pm jetlagged arrival quick bites. The New Otani also has a floor of shopping boutiques, including a wedding gown salon. In addition to great breakfasts, our family loved taking morning jogs to nearby Osaka castle and the extensive park and trails surrounding it.