Renowned designer Andre Fu (of Upper House Hong Kong and Capella Singapore fame) took his brief seriously – and delivered via Art Deco architecture, innovative dining, a grand ballroom, the Peacock Alley lounge where guests gather at all times of the day – and infusing them with an unmistakably Japanese spirit. With the largest room sizes in Osaka, even regular rooms feel like junior suites with separate living areas, large walk-in closets and, best of all, floor-to-ceiling windows with dazzling views of the city and the river.