Key points
- The new hotel is part of a joint venture between Central Plaza Hotel Public Company Limited (CENTEL) and Taisei Corporation, with a total project value of more than 12.
- The property is currently under renovation and is set to open under the Centara Life brand in the second quarter of 2026.
- Positioned as a lifestyle-oriented hotel, it will cater to both business and leisure travelers who seek comfort and authenticity in the heart of Osaka.
Thailand Hotel News: Strengthening Presence in Japan’s Tourism Capital
Thailand’s Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced a major milestone in its international growth strategy with the upcoming opening of Centara Life Osaka in 2026. This marks the group’s second property in Japan, following the success of Centara Grand Osaka. Located in the bustling Namba district—Osaka’s vibrant entertainment and retail hub—the 300-room hotel is strategically positioned just 450 meters from its sister property, allowing both hotels to share resources, guest programs, and brand synergy. This Thailand Hotel News report reveals that Centara’s collaboration with Japan’s renowned Taisei Corporation continues to strengthen the Thai hospitality brand’s foothold in the high-potential Japanese market.
Centara Hotels & Resorts partners with Taisei Corporation to launch Centara Life Osaka, expanding Thai hospitality in Japan
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A Major Investment and Joint Venture
The new hotel is part of a joint venture between Central Plaza Hotel Public Company Limited (CENTEL) and Taisei Corporation, with a total project value of more than 12.7 billion yen. The two companies are contributing equally with a 50:50 equity investment totaling 5.3 billion yen, supported by 7.4 billion yen in project financing. The property is currently under renovation and is set to open under the Centara Life brand in the second quarter of 2026. The venture signifies not only an expansion of Centara’s physical footprint but also the strengthening of Thailand’s hospitality influence in one of Asia’s most competitive travel markets.
Blending Thai Warmth with Japanese Modernity
Centara Life Osaka aims to blend contemporary design with Centara’s signature Thai warmth. Positioned as a lifestyle-oriented hotel, it will cater to both business and leisure travelers who seek comfort and authenticity in the heart of Osaka. The hotel will reflect Centara’s brand philosophy—balancing modern urban energy with the hospitality traditions that have defined Thailand’s global hotel reputation.
Vision for the Future
Thirayuth Chirathivat, CEO of Centara Hotels & Resorts, stated that this new development reaffirms Centara’s long-term commitment to the Japanese market and strengthens its partnership with Taisei Corporation. He emphasized that Centara Life Osaka will showcase Centara’s world-renowned hospitality in a market that values quality service and cultural connection. The project highlights Centara’s growing confidence in Japan’s tourism rebound and represents an important step toward its vision of becoming a leading global hotel group.
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