HANA HOSPITALITY Announces THE GALA HOTEL Umeda Wins Three International Design Awards

## THE GALA HOTEL Umeda Wins Three International Design Awards

HANA HOSPITALITY Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Founder and President: Glass Wu) is pleased to announce that its hotel, THE GALA HOTEL Umeda, has received three prestigious international design awards in 2026: Silver at the MUSE Design Awards, Gold at the Arch Design Award 2026, and Bronze at the A’ Design Award 2026.

THE GALA HOTEL Umeda opened in Nakatsu, Osaka on March 3, 2025, and celebrated its first anniversary in March 2026. These awards recognize the hotel’s design concept and guest experience on an international level.

## A New Lifestyle Hotel Born from Renovation

THE GALA HOTEL Umeda is a lifestyle hotel brand created through the full renovation of a former vacant business hotel, in collaboration with a first-class architectural design office. Based on the concept of “a slightly luxurious and peaceful holiday,” the hotel was designed to bring together relaxation, comfort, and refined quality within an urban stay.

The overall design concept, spatial planning, interior design, furniture design, material selection, and color coordination of THE GALA HOTEL brand were personally led by Glass Wu, Founder and President of HANA HOSPITALITY Co., Ltd. Glass Wu oversaw the creative direction of the entire brand, including material combinations, color schemes, artwork, and amenities. Furthermore, many furniture and decorative items were uniquely imported from overseas, expressing the distinct world view of THE GALA HOTEL.

The hotel features a botanical design that incorporates plants, natural materials, soft colors, and curves, providing a healing experience that gently relaxes the body and mind despite being in the heart of the city.

## Functionality That Designs the Stay

Recognizing the needs of families and female travelers, the hotel offers family rooms, twin rooms, and luxury suites. All guest rooms are equipped with a kitchen and a washing machine, offering functionality that ensures a comfortable stay from short to long-term visits.

HANA HOSPITALITY Co., Ltd. will continue to share new values of spatial design and stay experiences with the world as a hospitality brand originating from Japan.