Hotel Monterey la Soeur Osaka is a clean-lined and contemporary four-star in Osaka, Japan. It is well-located for both business and leisure travellers, being just minutes away from Kyobashi Station, with excellent links to Kyoto, Nara and Kobe. Staff are efficient, personable and speak good English (unlike other major Japanese cities, this is not always the case in Osaka).

The facilities

The hotel's restaurant serves a good selection of Japanese, Chinese and French cuisine - the breakfasts in particular cater to both Western and Oriental tastes. There's also a spa on-site, complete with sauna, and the hotel is located close to Osaka Castle for sightseeing, too.

The rooms

Each of Hotel Monterey La Soeur Osaka's 240 rooms is comfortably appointed in a fresh, modern style. All boast air-conditioning, flat-screen televisions and complimentary high-speed internet access.