{"id":266933,"date":"2026-05-12T06:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T23:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/?p=266933"},"modified":"2026-05-11T21:36:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T14:36:36","slug":"marriott-opens-city-express-in-osaka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/2026\/05\/marriott-opens-city-express-in-osaka\/","title":{"rendered":"Marriott debuts City Express in Osaka"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>SINGAPORE, 12 May 2026: City Express by Marriott has announced the opening of City Express by Marriott Shin-Imamiya and City Express by Marriott Osaka Namba South.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The simultaneous launch of both properties introduces the brand to Osaka, a city renowned for its culinary innovation, energy, and vibrant urban character.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1436\" height=\"514\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-95.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-266938 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1436px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1436\/514;aspect-ratio:2.793722034461942;width:617px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-95.png 1436w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-95-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-95-600x215.png 600w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-95-768x275.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-95-696x249.png 696w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-95-1068x382.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-95-1173x420.png 1173w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1436px) 100vw, 1436px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo credit: Marriott International.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>City Express by Marriott Shin-Imamiya<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 100-room City Express by Marriott Shin-Imamiya is located in Minami, one of Osaka\u2019s most dynamic neighbourhoods, offering access to the city\u2019s commercial districts and iconic landmarks. Surrounded by a mix of retail, residential, and commercial developments, the hotel provides both convenience and immersion in local urban life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hotel is located directly adjacent to Shin-Imamiya Station, one of Osaka\u2019s key transport interchanges. With access to the JR Osaka Loop Line, Nankai Main Line, and Osaka Metro, the hotel offers connectivity across the city and the wider Kansai region. Travellers arriving via Kansai International Airport benefit from direct train access on the Nankai Main Line, with a journey time of approximately 50 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests can explore nearby attractions, including Tsutenkaku Tower, Tennoji Zoo, and Kuromon Market, all within proximity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>City Express by Marriott Osaka Namba South<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 143-room City Express by Marriott Osaka Namba South is located in Hanazono-kita, Nishinari-ku, set within a neighbourhood that reflects the authentic rhythm of Osaka\u2019s urban landscape. The hotel is adjacent to Hanazonoch\u014d Station on the Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line, providing direct and convenient access to central Osaka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests can easily explore nearby attractions, including Abeno Harukas and Tennoji (seven minutes), Namba (10 minutes), Dotonbori (12 minutes), and Shinsaibashi (15 minutes). Osaka Dome and Osaka Castle Park are also accessible from the hotel. 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