HOTELS
Open to the elements , with views of sky , W Osaka ’ s WET courtyard is an oasis , with live planting trailing down the walls of the atrium . From its elevated position on the horizon line , the pool forms a blue backdrop to this area . Directly adjacent to the courtyard , guests can grab a cocktail at the WET bar .
The guest rooms
The color theme of the guest rooms alternates per floor , between sakura pink and blue – allowing guests to choose the color they prefer . The rooms consist of an open plan , with the living room , sleeping zone and bathroom separated by a contemporary glass shoji screen . Floor-to-ceiling windows bring in natural light and amazing views of the city . A wall made of grey tinted 2-way mirrors conceals an ‘ escape ’ lighting feature . When turned on , it transforms the room with dramatic pink or blue diagonal stripes , inspired by Osaka ’ s neon . Another surprise is locked away behind the walnut doors of the closets . Famous for their gamer ’ s pixel art , eBoy graphic designers created a “ pixorama ” of Osaka , filled to the brim with the city ’ s famous landmarks in full pixilated color .
bathroom : Having a semi-open bathroom offers guests the level of privacy they prefer – with the option of closing off the bathroom from the sleeping area – using the contemporary shoji screen . The entire bathroom is clad in grey marble . Guests can either enjoy a good hot soak in the white , freestanding tub – or use the separate shower , located behind grey tinted glass doors .
sleeping zone : In the center of the room , walnut flooring demarcates the sleeping zone . A walnut ledge runs across wall , extending into the living room . This holds the king bed , bedside tables and black cone lamps – as well as the living room sofa . Behind the ledge , soft uplighting illuminates a white plaster wall . A round , rice paper lamp , inspired by
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