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Thailand’s leading hotel operator, Centara Hotels & Resorts, is opening its second Osaka property this spring. The Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka is set to start business between April and June, following up on the hospitality group’s flagship Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, which opened in 2023.
Positioned as a cooler, more affordable alternative to the Centara Grand, the 300-room property takes over the former Nest & Rise Osaka Namba. But this isn’t just a change of ownership. Centara has promised to reimagine the space for digital nomads, solo travellers and families seeking the brand’s signature Thai hospitality without traditional five-star formality.
The hotel is set to feature playful design touches featuring some of Osaka’s most famous sights, plenty of communal workspaces, and a rooftop bar with views of Tsutenkaku and Abeno Harukas for a touch of class away from the streets below.
Location wise, the hotel sits just minutes from Imamiyaebisu Station and a 10-minute walk from Namba Station, putting guests within walking distance of the neon-lit nightlife of Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi.
To sweeten the opening, Centara is rolling out a members-only launch promotion. CentaraThe1 loyalty members who book before May 31 for stays between May 1 and August 31 can snag a 25% discount on room rates. Non-members can take advantage of this offer for free by becoming a member.
For more information and bookings, visit centarahotelsresorts.com.
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