Centara Hotels and Resorts signs Centara Life Osaka, its second property in Japan

Centara Hotels and Resorts has signed Centara Life Osaka, marking the group’s second property in Japan and reinforcing its growing footprint in one of Asia’s most competitive and fast-evolving hospitality markets.

Strategically located in central Osaka, the new 300-key hotel offers excellent connectivity with several nearby train and subway stations and sits just 450 metres from Centara Grand Hotel Osaka. This close proximity is set to create a shared operational ecosystem between the two properties, optimising efficiency, elevating guest experiences, and enhancing overall brand visibility for Centara within Japan.

The hotel is scheduled to undergo an extensive refurbishment before reopening under the Centara Life brand in Q2 2026. The project carries a total value of JPY 12.7 billion, including JPY 5.3 billion in equity investment shared equally between CENTEL (Central Plaza Hotel Public Company Limited) and Taisei Corporation, alongside JPY 7.4 billion in project financing.

Centara Life, one of Centara’s six distinct hotel brands, offers a contemporary, lifestyle-driven hotel collection that combines modern design, elevated essentials, and seamless travel experiences. The brand delivers fresh and flexible stays that uplift everyday travel for all, blending comfort and convenience with Centara’s signature warm Thai-inspired hospitality. Centara Life Osaka will cater to both business and leisure travellers seeking modern amenities in a vibrant urban setting.

Commenting on the expansion, Thirayuth Chirathivat, Chief Executive Officer of Centara Hotels and Resorts, stated, “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. Following the success of Centara Grand Osaka, this new property offers another opportunity to share Centara’s distinctive hospitality in one of Asia’s most vibrant cities. Together with our valued partner, we aim to deliver a modern, lifestyle-focused experience while creating meaningful synergies between our two Osaka properties.”