freqflyer -
where in Osaka do you need to be. As others have stated, the Hyatt is off the beaten track. The Westin and Hilton are central, near JR Osaka (note: this is not Shin-Osaka station where the bullet train stops). If
you will be near Namba, where the Nankai line has its rapit: trains leave for KIX,
the Nankai South Tower hotel isn't bad, IMHO.
btw, contrary to my nick, I am caucasian American.