IHG Unveils New Garner Brand in Osaka

IHG Hotels & Resorts is accelerating the international expansion of its latest midscale conversion brand, Garner Hotels, with the opening of its first three locations in Japan. This marks a pivotal moment as Garner makes its entrée into the Asia Pacific region.

The three new hotels – Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Station, Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Midosuji, and Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Kita Semba, are now open to guests in Japan’s second-largest metropolitan city, Osaka. Guests can immerse themselves in the city’s culture while experiencing the brand’s ethos of ‘easygoing stays that get you on your way’.

Garner Hotels aims to deliver quality, comfortable stays at budget-friendly rates. The brand prioritizes guests’ priorities: a central location, convenient breakfast options, and restful nights. Additionally, the 24/7 Garner Shop offers snacks, beverages, and other essentials to meet guests’ needs during their visit.

At the newly launched Garner hotels in Japan, self-check-in stations provide guests with a seamless arrival experience complemented by local refreshments. The reception area features a signature Garner feature wall displaying ‘Sketches of Humanity,’ offering a unique welcome highlighting the brand’s diversity and mission to unite people.

Abhijay Sandilya, Managing Director—Japan & Micronesia for IHG Hotels & Resorts and CEO of IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan, said: “We’re thrilled to introduce 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 travellers 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.”

The brand hallmark ‘Made with Character’ underpins the design of Garner hotels. Each hotel is purposefully different, celebrating the diversity of the brand’s guests and properties. This approach is evident at the new Garner hotels in Japan, each showcasing its personality, keeping its existing identity, and celebrating a different era of Osaka’s history – past, present, and future. In the guestrooms, Osaka-themed illustrations are featured on the walls, and guests can get comfortable in Garner-branded sleepwear during their stay.

Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Station sees contemporary style meets the energy of Osaka. This modern hotel captures the lively spirit of Osaka, blending a fun atmosphere with cosy spaces that celebrate “the present” through a contemporary, colourful design.

Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Midosuji fuses tradition and modernity, incorporating natural materials and a soothing colour palette based on Zen philosophy. Guests can self-check in.

Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Kita Semba is an urban tribute to the spirit of Osaka, a historic merchant town, and the connections that bind its people. Its green-toned design embodies harmony with nature and a commitment to sustainability.

Garner Hotels, a member of IHG Hotels & Resorts, offers its guests the top-tier IHG One Rewards loyalty program. This program allows guests to accumulate and redeem Rewards Nights and Milestone Rewards points, including late check-out and dining options.