IHG Hotels & Resorts has officially introduced its luxury and lifestyle Vignette Collection to Japan with the rebranding of the iconic RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka. Now operating as RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection, the hotel offers a refreshed take on hospitality, blending historical presence with personalized, culturally immersive experiences.
Inside the newly transformed RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka
RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection, is located within Nakanoshima, known as the “City of Water.” Now, following an extensive renovation, this luxury hotel offers a range of new highlights:
- Over 1,000 newly remodeled guest rooms
- A signature 700-square-meter (2,296-square-foot) suite
- 18 restaurants and bars
- 56 banquet and event rooms
- Comprehensive fitness and wellness facilities

At look at the history of Vignette Collection
Abhijay Sandilya, Managing Director for Japan and Micronesia at IHG Hotels & Resorts, and CEO of IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan, said, “We are thrilled to officially introduce Vignette Collection as our 10th brand in Japan, marking a significant milestone in our rapidly expanding portfolio. RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka perfectly embodies Vignette Collection, a brand that is on track to achieve 100 hotels globally within its first decade. The hotel exemplifies the true spirit of a collection brand—offering its own unique identity while sharing a common vision of providing travelers with an authentic, one-of-a-kind experience, all enhanced by the advantages of IHG One Rewards.”
Introduced just three years ago as part of IHG’s global luxury and lifestyle portfolio, Vignette Collection is already more than halfway toward its goal of reaching 100 open and pipeline hotels within 10 years. At its core, the brand balances individuality with a sense of belonging—uniting a diverse group of hotels through a shared vision of offering more meaningful, authentic travel experiences.