Centara Hotels expands footprint in Japan with a second property
Centara Hotels & Resorts, one of Thailand’s leading hotel operators, has signed Centara Life Osaka, its second property in Japan. The move will further strengthen the group’s presence in one of Asia’s most competitive hospitality markets.
Located in the heart of Osaka, the 300-room hotel sits near several train and subway lines and just 450 meters from Centara Grand Hotel Osaka. The close proximity supports Centara’s broader international expansion strategy by creating a unified ecosystem between the two properties—boosting operational efficiency, guest experience synergies, and overall brand visibility in Japan.
The hotel will undergo a full refurbishment before reopening under the Centara Life brand in Q2 2026. The project is valued at US $81.2 million (JPY 12.7 billion). It includes US$33.9 million (JPY 5.3 billion) in equity—funded equally by CENTEL (Central Plaza Hotel Public Company Limited) and Taisei Corporation—and approximately US$47.3 million in project financing.
Centara Life, one of the company’s six core brands, offers a contemporary, lifestyle-focused portfolio built around modern design, elevated essentials, and seamless travel experiences. The brand emphasizes flexible, uplifting stays that combine comfort and convenience with Centara’s trademark warm, Thai-inspired hospitality. Centara Life Osaka will appeal to both business and leisure travelers seeking modern amenities in a lively urban environment.
“We are delighted to strengthen our presence in Japan through this new signing, which marks the next step in our long-term collaboration with Taisei Corporation,” said Thirayuth Chirathivat, Chief Executive Officer of Centara Hotels & Resorts.
“Following the success of Centara Grand Osaka, this new property gives us another opportunity to bring Centara’s distinctive hospitality to one of Asia’s most dynamic cities. Working closely with our valued partner, we look forward to delivering a modern, lifestyle-centric experience while creating powerful synergies between our two Osaka hotels.”
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