I spent a night at Patina Osaka, Capella's sister brand. The design, staff, and food were excellent, but the hotel sits beside a highway, so many rooms are noisy.
So, Patina is to Capella as Janu is to Aman?
It looks like an excellent city hotel. I don't know if it is the best in the world though. I will check it out sometime soon.
“I don’t want to be overly dramatic here.” LOL.
Ugh, avocado toast in Japan?! (Of all places) :'(
"I’d recommend Patina Osaka, though I’d also say it didn’t blow me."
I think Ford would be upset if it did.
Noise and views aside, a beautiful property.
Best hotel in the world? Ooooook.
Ben, for your Japanese hotel reviews do you mind noting how firm the bed is? They are notorious for preferring firm beds (Andaz Tokyo bed in particular was a marble slab more firm than the carpeted floor, ask me how I know) which can make or break a stay.
@ Super -- Yep! I tend to prefer less firm, and found the Bulgari Tokyo and Waldorf Astoria Osaka had very soft beds, while the Patina Osaka had a fairly soft bed. None were hard.
What happened to the design of the home page of this website ? Now it wastes so much space on both sides.
really appreciate you tweaking your trip to fit this one in per my recommendation Ben, it's why you're the best.
Also really interesting seeing some of the flaws here. Definitely shattered the perfect idea I had in my head of this place based on pictures! Design is still gorgeous though