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Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hospitality operator, announces the opening of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, its newest property and Centara’s first-ever foray into the Japanese market, on July 1.
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Centara Grand Hotel Osaka is a 33-storey masterpiece conveniently located in the heart of Namba, Osaka's vibrantly busy shopping and entertainment district, where you can find the iconic Glico Man and the Kani Doraku Crab.
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A five-minute walk away from Namba subway station, Centara Gran Osaka boasts 515 rooms and suites, each featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and modern comforts to ensure a restful stay. The hotel also offers a myriad of customisable event spaces, including meeting rooms, a Grand Ballroom and rooftop Sky Event space, making it the ideal venue for hosting events.
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Along with expanding the footprint of Centara in Japan, Japan's first-ever Spa Cenvaree will also open as a tranquil retreat where guests can escape from the hustle and bustle of Osaka's business and shopping district.
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Judging from what has been revealed so far, the hotel aims to be a foodie playground with a total of eight eateries ranging from sky-high dining at Kunsei Kitchen, futuristic sky bar Automata to homesick remedies for Thai guests at Suan Bua Thai restaurant.
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In anticipation of its grand opening, Centara is offering two travel packages namely the pampering "Spa + Stay Experience" and the "Sky-High Gourmet Escape". The former is optimised for a romantic retreat during which your worries will melt away with a rejuvenating Thai massage for couples on top of a stay and daily breakfast for two. It's available for booking until Dec 31 for stays from July 1 to Dec 31.
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The latter pairs panoramic views of downtown Osaka with a stunning two-course rooftop dinner at Crudo Deck with 90-minute free-flow drinks. Guests will also have the opportunity to spend the night in luxury in a tastefully appointed guest room and wake up to delight in the hotel's delectable breakfast. The Sky-High Gourmet Escape can be booked until Dec 31 for stays from July 1 to Dec 31.
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There is also a fully-equipped fitness centre and co-working spaces to fulfil the needs of leisure and business travellers at the hotel. Visit centarahotelsresorts.com/centaragrand/cgoj.