Travel & Leisure

Complex with over 800 rooms set to open in 2029 near site of casino

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An exterior image of the planned hotel. Development along the waterfront of Osaka Bay is picking up speed. (Sakurajima Kaihatsu)

KEITA SHIMODA

December 23, 2025 04:26 JST

OSAKA — U.K.-based hospitality group IHG Hotels and Resorts plans to open a hotel complex in Osaka in 2029, aiming to draw in wealthy travelers and business guests visiting the Japanese city and its upcoming casino.

AloJapan.com