LOCATION: The Shin Umeda City is Osaka's new landmark, and The Westin Osaka is its heart, providing an oasis of space just minutes from Osaka's business and entertainment center.

Our surprisingly spacious rooms feature luxury marble baths, oversize closets and dual telephone lines. Meeting space is elegantly appointed, and business services include everything from in-room fax and voice mail to secretarial support. Discover exceptionally tempting menus at the Japanese Hanano restaurant, or the Stella Maris, which serves Mediterranean specialties.

ACCOMMODATION: The Westin Osaka are especially welcome in a country known for its judicious use of space. Tastefully appointed in classic European style, guest rooms and suites feature luxurious marble bathrooms with separate shower and bath, extra large closets and personal refreshment centres. Helpful technology includes two international direct-dial telephones with voice mail and computer data port, in-room fax, colour television with in-room movies and television checkout. Executive Club Level rooms offer a private lounge and concierge service, and Westin's Guest Office rooms feature additional amenities especially for business travellers, including a spacious work desk with ergonomic chair, laser printer/fax/copier, two-line speakerphone and basic office supplies.

RESTAURANT: The Westin Osaka features four restaurants and two lounges. Stella Maris: Enjoy exceptionally tempting Mediterranean specialities prepared in a lively open kitchen at Stella Maris. Hanano: This traditional Japanese restaurant decorated in Sukiya style offers individual corners for sushi, teppan-yaki, tempura and sukiyaki. Imperial Palace: Stunning Ming-style decor is the backdrop for authentic Cantonese specialities at Imperial Palace. Amadeus: For informal all-day dining, Amadeus serves a variety of international favourites as well as macrobiotic selections from its Natural Cuisine menu.