The "Centara Grand Hotel Osaka", managed by "Centara Hotels & Resorts", a famous hotel chain in Thailand that operates large hotels in prime locations around the world, opened in July 2023 in the Namba area as its first hotel in Japan. The biggest attraction is the view from the hotel. The rooms have large windows on one side, allowing you to monopolize the view of the Osaka cityscape below. In addition, there are eight restaurants & bars in the hotel, offering seafood, steak, smoked dishes, authentic Thai cuisine, etc. You can choose according to the situation, whether you want to use it casually or for hospitality or celebrations. Also, unique bars and spa facilities are attractive.
New hotel in Osaka-Namba, about 50 minutes from Kansai International Airport
The "Centara Grand Hotel Osaka" opened in July 2023 in the new extension area "Namba Parks South" of "Namba Parks", known as a landmark in the Namba area of Osaka where you can enjoy shopping.
Located about 45 minutes by train from Kansai International Airport and a 4-minute walk from Nankai Namba Station, it is close to Dotonbori and Shinsekai, making it an ideal location. This high-rise hotel has 33 floors, offering a panoramic view of the city of Osaka.
Also, the hotel entrances are on the 1st and 2nd floors. The 2nd floor entrance is directly connected to the 2nd floor deck of Namba Parks, so you can enjoy shopping until the last minute of Namba Parks closing time, and you can go straight to the hotel even if you have a lot of luggage.
The concept of the interior design is "the fusion of beauty and culture of Thailand and Japan". The design of the elevator hall on the 2nd floor is a highlight. It is designed with the image of the traditional Thai festival "Lantern Festival", and you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Thailand while waiting for the elevator. Also, in the restaurant "Suan Bua" on the 2nd floor lobby floor, a tuk-tuk is displayed, and you can feel the local atmosphere of Thailand.
Modern and elegant rooms with a panoramic view of Osaka
The hotel has a total of 26 floors from the 6th to the 31st floor, with 515 rooms in total. The floors are divided into three types: the 'Superior Standard Floor' on the 6th to 9th floors, the 'Premium Floor' on the 10th to 25th floors, and the 'Club Floor' on the 26th to 31st floors.
Each floor offers Superior (27㎡, king bed or twin beds), Deluxe (30㎡, king bed or twin beds), Corner (40㎡, king bed), and Family (40㎡, king bed + bunk bed) rooms. In addition, there are connecting rooms adjacent to these, which are recommended for three-generation trips.
The rooms are based on white, giving a clean and stylish atmosphere, with an elegant touch everywhere you look. On the wall by the bed in each room, a "pine tree" inspired by the traditional Noh stage, which has been loved in Osaka for a long time, is depicted. The first thing you feel when you step into the room is a sense of openness. There is a large window on one side, and the closet is designed in an open style to make the space look wider. If you are looking for a good view, we recommend floors above the 20th. From the rooms on the west side, you can see the Akashi Strait, from the south side, you can see Abeno Harukas and Kansai International Airport, and from the east side, you can see the Ikoma mountain range in Nara.
The beds in the Deluxe Rooms are designed with comfort in mind, using Simmons mattresses and other details to put guests first. In addition, all rooms are equipped with smart TVs and Nespresso machines.
Amenities such as toothbrushes, cotton swabs, and combs have handles made of wood, and bath amenities such as shampoo and body soap use refillable pump bottles, considering the environment.
Eight restaurants! Hotel facilities such as club lounges and spas are also attractive
One of the attractions is the many restaurants & bars in the hotel. There are a total of eight, including "Kunsei Kitchen", which offers a unique menu of French-based dishes arranged with its own smoking technique, "WhiskeyNova Steakhouse", where you can enjoy aged meat steak dishes, rooftop restaurant "Crudo Deck", lounge "Smoke & Spin", bar "Automata" where you can enjoy drinks in a self-style in a futuristic space, "Suan Bua" where a Thai chef offers authentic Thai home cooking, "Embassy of Crab" offering fresh crab and seafood dishes, and a casual cafe "Platform 2" where you can enjoy coffee and pastries.
For breakfast, head to the Thai restaurant "Suan Bua". In addition to Western and Japanese cuisine, they offer about 50 types of dishes, including Thai food. They have four types of egg dishes alone: fried eggs, eggs Benedict, white omelettes, and omelettes. They also serve popular Thai curries, Pad Thai, and Osaka specialties like Takoyaki (the menu changes daily).
On the 32nd floor, there is a club lounge "The Club" that is only available to guests staying on the Miyabi Club Floors (26th to 31st floors). The drink corner is available all day, offering coffee, tea, soft drinks, and beer. In addition, breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening snacks are served three times a day at the counter, and guests can enjoy as much as they like. There are comfortable sofa seats and counter seats that are convenient for PC work, allowing you to relax in various styles, regardless of business or leisure.
Also, the award-winning "Spa Cenvaree," which has received numerous awards overseas, has made its first appearance in Japan. It offers traditional Thai massages and foot massages. In addition to treatment rooms that can be used by couples, Thai traditional massages and foot treatments are also available.
On the 4th floor, there is a fitness center (for staying guests only). The facility is well-equipped with aerobic machines such as treadmills, cross trainers, and cycle bikes. A highlight is the large windows that allow you to overlook the city of Osaka while moving your body.
Introduction of an app with chat function that supports multiple languages
Since about 70% of the guests are foreign visitors to Japan, support is available in English, Chinese, Korean, and Thai at all times. In addition, an app with a chat function is available to meet various needs of guests during their stay. Through the app, you can "request additional amenities" and "ask for recommended sightseeing spots". Normally, check-in is at 15:00 and check-out is at 12:00, but if the rooms are ready, early check-in is possible to accommodate guests' preferences as much as possible. Please inquire at the time of booking.
A hotel filled with warm hospitality
The biggest attraction of the hotel is that it is a Thai-affiliated hotel. There are hardly any Thai-affiliated hotels in Japan, making it one of the few accommodations where you can enjoy a fusion of Thai and Japanese atmosphere. The hospitality of the staff is also excellent. With the warm, heartfelt smiles unique to Thailand, the land of smiles, when you are told "Khop Khun Ka" (Thank you), you will unconsciously smile back. Please try this new type of hotel that has never been in Japan on your next visit.
Spot Information
- Name: Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
- Address: 2-11-50 Namba-Naka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, 556-0011
- Access: About 4 minutes on foot from the south exit of Nankai Electric Railway Namba Station, about 8 minutes on foot from Exit 4 of Osaka Metro Midosuji Line Namba Station.
- Check-in: 15:00
- Check-out: 12:00
- Languages: Japanese, English, Thai, Chinese, Korean
- Official Website: https://www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centaragrand/cgoj
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