Capella Hotel Group has unveiled its strategic expansion plans for 2025, anchored by an array of partnerships with celebrated architects and designers. 

The growth includes the opening of 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 personalised service.” 

At Capella Taipei, André Fu Studio’s vision comes to life through the concept of a ‘modern mansion’. The 86-key property reflects Fu’s personal journey exploring Taipei’s essence through local neighbourhoods and the tree-lined Dunhua North Road. With the designer’s signature ‘relaxed luxury’ aesthetic woven throughout, floor-to-ceiling windows frame panoramic views of Taipei 101 and the distant mountains. Five F&B venues offer a distinct culinary experience, including a unique tri-level bar. 

For the design of Capella at Galaxy Macau, Moinard Bétaille has developed an art-filled aesthetic, with spaces that reflect Macau’s lush tropical landscapes. The interiors harmoniously echo the 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 is set to make a bold architectural statement through the collaborative vision of Jun Mitsui & Associates and Strickland. The 221-key property’s design 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, a dramatic arrival experience on the 20th floor offers sweeping castle views, while other standout features include P72, a signature restaurant celebrating Japan’s 72 micro-seasons. 

Currently slated for Q4, the opening of Capella Kyoto will see the unveiling of a collaboration between Kengo Kuma & Associates and Brewin Design Office. The 89-key property features a design that 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 Rinaldi. “With these openings, we’re expanding from 8 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.”