The Series by Marriott brand has debuted in Japan with the opening of the Sugata Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi.

The 256-room property is located in Osaka's Shinsaibashi district, placing guests near Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, Amerikamura, and Dotonbori’s entertainment area.

Other destinations such as Hozenji Temple, Kuromon Ichiba Market, Namba Yasaka Shrine, and the larger Namba precinct are within two kilometres.

The hotel amenities comprise communal spaces available for guest use and Ampere Coffee & Kitchen, which offers all-day dining.

Marriott International Asia Pacific excluding China chief lodging product and services officer Cristiano Rinaldi said: “Series by Marriott is a regionally created, globally connected collection brand that brings together independent hotels and locally recognised hotel groups under the trusted umbrella of Marriott Bonvoy.

“Sugata Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi beautifully captures the character of Osaka and demonstrates how thoughtful design and local storytelling can create meaningful experiences for travellers while delivering the consistency and care our guests expect from Marriott.

“Following the successful global debut of Series by Marriott in India last year, this opening represents an important milestone for the brand's expansion in Asia Pacific and underscores Marriott International's continued commitment to Japan as a strategically important market.”

Last month, Marriott added a property in Santa Barbara, US, to its Series by Marriott collection after Hawkins Way Capital and FOUND Hotels completed the rebranding of the former Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn.