Capella Hotel Group has announced its strategic expansion plans for 2025, anchored by partnerships with architects and designers who share the group’s vision of bridging heritage with contemporary luxury.
The growth plan includes Capella properties in Taipei (Q1), Macau (Q2), and Kyoto (Q4), along with a Patina property in Osaka (Q2).
“Each Capella property is inspired by the soul of its destination,” says Cristiano Rinaldi, president of Capella Hotel Group. “Our expansion strategy reflects three key principles: selecting destinations with rich cultural narratives, partnering with world-renowned architects who understand our vision of cultural authenticity, and maintaining an intimate scale across most properties to ensure highly personalized service.”
Capella Taipei
Andre Fu Studio‘s vision comes to life at Capella Taipei, which is scheduled to open Q1 2025.
This 86-key property embodies Fu’s concept of a modern mansion, offering a sophisticated urban retreat in the Songshan district. The property also reflects Fu’s personal journey exploring Taipei’s essence through local neighborhoods and the tree-lined Dunhua North Road.
A relaxed luxury aesthetic is woven throughout the interiors, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame panoramic views of the city and the distant mountains, while five distinct dining venues make up the culinary experience, which includes a distinct tri-level bar destination.
Capella at Galaxy Macau
Moinard Bétaille brings its distinctive design sensibility to Capella at Galaxy Macau, which will open in Q2 2025.
This 93-key art-filled sanctuary reflects Macau’s lush tropical landscapes as well as the city’s rich heritage, including the Portuguese-Chinese architecture that characterizes local UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Patina Osaka
Opening in Q2 2025, Patina Osaka is a bold architectural statement by Jun Mitsui & Associates and Strickland.
The design concept for the 221-key property draws inspiration from water, embodying the essence of Japan’s Water City through contemporary interpretations of Japanese aesthetics.
Situated opposite the historic Osaka Castle and adjacent to Naniwa-no-Miya-Ato Park, the hotel greets guests with a dramatic 20th-floor arrival experience with sweeping castle views.
Highlights include P72, its signature restaurant that celebrates Japan’s 72 micro-seasons, and the Listening Room by OJAS.
Capella Kyoto
Opening Q4 2025, Capella Kyoto stands as a cultural preservation by Kengo Kuma & Associates and Brewin Design Office.
This intimate 89-key property, located in the historic Miyagawa-chō district, preserves the essence of traditional Higashiyama culture through its careful attention to Zen Buddhism, wabi-sabi aesthetics, and classic architectural elements like tatami and Zen gardens.
An inner courtyard—adjacent to the signature Capella Living Room—serves as a central point, creating an organic flow between public and private spaces.
“Design is an emotional journey, not just an aesthetic choice,” Rinaldi notes. “With these openings, we’re expanding from eight properties to 12 by the end of 2025, with plans to double our portfolio by 2030. Future projects include a branded residential development in Seoul and hotels in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Tianjin, China.”
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