The Four Seasons Hotel Osaka has opened in the heart of the business district, the Dojima area of Osaka, as the first Four Seasons hotel for the city. The new iconic building has been updated with a stunning interior designed by Gwenael Nicolas, Curiosity. Curiosity was commissioned to design the public spaces, including the reception, lobby, event hall, all-day dining restaurant and bakery, as well as the 154 guest rooms on the upper floors and the Presidential Suite.

Osaka is a city that has been a commercial hub in Asia for centuries, with a rich history of trade and exchange. The history of the city and the vibrant, communicative personalities of the local people are reflected in the design of the hotel. Reflecting the character of the place, the hotel is conceived as the residence of a passionate and curious person travelling through Asia, bringing back experiences and discoveries to share. The meticulously designed space creates an unforgettable experience for visitors and locals alike.

The lobby welcomes guests with a subtle balance between the dynamism of Osaka’s history and the delicacy of the hotel’s brand, expressed through the combination of energetic stone, reminiscent of Osaka Castle, and exquisite latticework, creating a game of hide-and-seek.

The hotel is a series of surprising encounters and changing scenery. The amber-lacquered lift halls in urushi lacquer bridge the dialogue between tradition and modernity. Specially commissioned works of art bring another layer of contrast and emotion and discovery to the space.

The atmosphere immediately transports visitors into an intimate yet enriching space, like entering a guest house. Inspired by traditional Japanese interiors, the lobby invites visitors to play a game of hide-and-seek as the various functions, reception, salons, teahouse, artwork and floral arrangements are revealed through transparency, creating a peaceful and warm space with layers of latticework.