CAPELLA HOTEL GROUP ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC EXPANSION WITH DESIGN-LED APPROACH TO GROWTH
Four new properties in 2025 showcase collaborations with world-renowed architetcs and designers, reinforcing the group's committment to cultural authenticity through exceptional design. |
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CAPELLA HOTEL GROUP ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC EXPANSION WITH DESIGN-LED APPROACH TO GROWTH
Four new properties in 2025 showcase collaborations with world-renowed architetcs and designers, reinforcing the group's committment to cultural authenticity through exceptional design. |
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- Ouvertures d'hôtels - Projets hôteliers
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 Patina Osaka render (opening Q2 2025)
Crédit photo © Capella Hotels & Resorts
The ambitious growth includes Capella properties in Taipei (March), Macau (Q2), and Kyoto (Q4), along with a Patina property in Osaka (April), each demonstrating how exceptional design serves as a gateway to cultural authenticity.
“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 personalised service.”
Through its brand philosophy of crafted hospitality, the group has already garnered significant recognition with Capella Hotels and Resorts winning World's Best Brand from Travel + Leisure for the second consecutive year and Capella Bangkok being named World's Best Hotel by World's 50 Best Hotels.
The 2025 openings showcase distinctive architectural collaborations across its bespoke luxury brand, Capella Hotels and Resorts, and transformative luxury brand, Patina Hotels & Resorts.
Capella Taipei
Andre Fu Studio's masterful vision comes to life in Capella Taipei, opening Q1 2025 along the prestigious Dunhua North Road. This 86-key property embodies Fu's concept of a "modern mansion," offering a sophisticated urban retreat in the dynamic Songshan district. The property reflects Fu's personal journey exploring Taipei's essence through local neighbourhoods and the tree-lined Dunhua North Road, which evokes the ambience of a European boulevard. With Fu's signature "Relaxed Luxury" aesthetic woven throughout its thoughtfully crafted spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows frame panoramic views of Taipei 101 and the distant mountains, while five distinct dining venues create an extraordinary culinary narrative. The property's culinary ambitions are showcased in a distinct tri-level bar destination, demonstrating how architectural innovation can elevate the gastronomic experience.
Capella at Galaxy Macau
Moinard Bétaille brings their distinctive design sensibility to Capella at Galaxy Macau, opening in Q2 2025. This 93-key art-filled sanctuary seamlessly blends effortless sophistication with radiant interiors, creating spaces that reflect Macau's lush tropical landscapes and captivating beauty. The property's design pays homage to the city's rich heritage through light-filled Sky Villas and suites that offer a new perspective on luxury. The interiors harmoniously echo the enchanting Portuguese-Chinese architecture that characterises Macau's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, bringing Capella's signature cultural programming to life within an integrated development context.
Patina Osaka
Opening in Q2 2025, Patina Osaka represents a bold architectural statement through the collaborative vision of Jun Mitsui & Associates and Strickland. The 221-key property's design concept draws inspiration from water, embodying the essence of Japan's "City of Water" through contemporary interpretations of Japanese aesthetics. Situated opposite the historic Osaka Castle and adjacent to Naniwanomiya-ato Park, the property creates a dynamic dialogue between past and present. The dramatic arrival experience on the 20th floor offers sweeping castle views, while distinctive features like P72, the signature restaurant celebrating Japan's 72 micro-seasons, and The Listening Room by OJAS demonstrate how thoughtful design can enhance transformative luxury.
Capella Kyoto
Opening Q4 2025, stands as a masterpiece of cultural preservation through the collaborative genius of Kengo Kuma & Associates and Brewin Design Office. This intimate 89-key property in the historic Miyagawa-chō district exemplifies how bespoke luxury can honour traditional aesthetics. The design draws deeply from the neighbourhood's cultural heritage surrounding the Kenninji Temple, preserving the essence of traditional Higashiyama culture through 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," notes Cristiano.
"With these openings, we're expanding from eight properties to twelve 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."
Capella Hotel Group continues to focus on innovation beyond design, pioneering digital payment solutions including cryptocurrency acceptance at flagship properties Capella Singapore and Patina Maldives, Fari Islands.
About Capella Hotel Group
Capella Hotel Group is a leading hospitality management company specialising in luxury hotels, resorts, and serviced residences. Based in Singapore, the rapidly expanding group has two brands under its portfolio and properties across eight destinations. The award-winning Capella Hotels and Resorts is renowned for its service excellence, crafted luxury design and immersive experiences celebrating the locale, while Patina Hotels & Resorts is the group’s transformative luxury brand, designed for progressive travellers with a creative mindset and penchant for sustainability.
Capella Hotels and Resorts was named the #1 Best Hotel Brand in the world in Travel + Leisure’s 2023 and 2024 World’s Best Awards.
About Capella Hotels and Resorts
The Capella Hotels and Resorts constellation consists of properties located in Singapore, Sydney, Ubud, Bangkok, Hanoi, Shanghai, and Hainan.
Future openings include exciting destinations such as Taipei, Kyoto, Riyadh, Nanjing, Shenzhen and South Korea. The exceptional hospitality brand, taking its name from the brightest star of the Auriga constellation, shines a spotlight on local heritage, culture and community whilst crafting authentic guest experiences with the highest level of personalised service and combining a legacy of thoughtful design.
Capella was named the Best Hotel Brand in the Travel + Leisure ‘World’s Best Awards’ for 2023 and 2024.
Capella Bangkok and Capella Singapore earned the distinction of being included in The World’s 50 Best Hotels in 2023 and 2024, with Capella Bangkok named The World’s Best Hotel and Asia’s Best Hotel in 2024, with Côte by Mauro Colagreco elevated to Two MICHELIN Stars for 2025.
Capella Hotels and Resorts is a member of GHA DISCOVERY, a multi-brand loyalty programme representing a collection of 40 independent hotel brands over 100 countries worldwide.
About Patina Hotels & Resorts
Patina Hotels & Resorts is the transformative luxury brand of Capella Hotel Group. Pioneering a fresh perspective in luxury hospitality, Patina is a destination within the destination, highlighting the energy and common passions that bring like-minded people together and foster meaningful connections with themselves and their surroundings. Patina embodies an evolving journey, transforming moments into lasting marks for the guests just like the Patina Effect. Following Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, Patina Osaka will be the second launch and the brand’s first urban hotel, where creative perspectives open minds and imprint lives...Infinite Imprints!
 Capella Taipei (Q1 2025) guestroom render
Crédit photo © Capella Hotels & Resorts
 P72 signature restaurant at Patina Osaka (Q2 2025) render
Crédit photo © Capella Hotels & Resorts
 Capella Kyoto (Q3 2025) Living Room render
Crédit photo © Capella Hotels & Resorts
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