**IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches Garner Brand in Japan with Three New Openings in Osaka**
**20 January, Tokyo, Japan** – IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the expansion of its newest midscale conversion brand, Garner Hotels, into the Asia Pacific region with the opening of its first three properties in Japan. This marks a significant milestone for the brand’s rapid international growth.
The three newly launched hotels—**Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Station**, **Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Midosuji**, and **Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Kita Semba**—are now welcoming guests in Osaka, Japan’s second-largest metropolitan area. These properties offer travelers the chance to explore the vibrant culture of Osaka while enjoying Garner’s signature ethos of “easy-going stays that get you on your way.”
### **Affordable Comfort with Garner Hotels**
Garner Hotels are designed to provide quality, relaxed stays at an affordable price. The brand focuses on delivering the essentials that matter most to guests, including central locations, convenient breakfasts, and a great night’s sleep. Additionally, the 24/7 Garner Shop ensures guests have access to snacks, drinks, and other necessities throughout their stay.
The new Garner hotels in Japan feature self-check-in stations for a seamless arrival experience, complemented by local refreshments to welcome guests. Each hotel’s reception area includes a signature Garner feature wall, “Sketches of Humanity,” which celebrates the diversity of the brand’s guests and its mission to bring people together.
### **A New Chapter for IHG in Japan**
Abhijay Sandilya, Managing Director – Japan & Micronesia for IHG Hotels & Resorts and CEO of IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan, expressed excitement about the launch:
*”We’re thrilled to bring another new brand to Japan with the opening of our first Garner hotels in Osaka. Affordable, easy-going hotels are an increasingly popular choice for travelers in and outside of Japan, and our Garner brand is perfect for those looking for a relaxed stay that’s full of character. We look forward to continuing the growth of this exciting new brand in Japan.”*
### **Celebrating Osaka’s Past, Present, and Future**
The Garner brand’s hallmark, “Made with Character,” is reflected in the design of each hotel, which celebrates the diversity of its guests and properties. Each of the new Osaka hotels embraces its own unique personality while honoring different eras of the city’s history—past, present, and future. Guestrooms feature Osaka-themed illustrations, and guests can enjoy Garner-branded sleepwear during their stay.
– **Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Station**: This property blends contemporary style with the vibrant energy of Osaka. Its modern design captures the lively spirit of the city, celebrating “the present” with colorful and dynamic interiors.
– **Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Midosuji**: A harmonious fusion of tradition and modernity, this hotel incorporates natural materials and a calming Zen-inspired color palette. Guests can also take advantage of the convenient self-check-in stations.
– **Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Kita Semba**: Paying tribute to Osaka’s history as a bustling merchant town, this hotel features a green-toned design that reflects harmony with nature and a commitment to sustainability.
### **Exclusive Perks for Guests**
As part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, guests staying at Garner hotels can enjoy the benefits of the IHG One Rewards loyalty program. Members can earn and redeem points for Rewards Nights, as well as enjoy Milestone Rewards such as late check-out and food and beverage perks.
For more information about Garner Hotels or to book your stay, visit [www.garnerhotels.com](https://www.garnerhotels.com) or use the [IHG One Rewards mobile app](https://www.ihg.com/content/us/en/support/mobile).
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**Images:**
1. Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Station
2. Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Midosuji
3. Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Kita Semba
*(Images available for download via IHG’s official website.)*
Source: ihgplc.com