As one of the most important economic, financial, commercial, cultural, transportation, and communication centres in Western China, Chengdu is attracting more hotels than ever. This week, Business Traveller Asia-Pacific rounds up five new hotel additions to the prospering city.
GRAND HYATT CHENGDU
OPENING DATE February 2016
NUMBER OF ROOMS 309
INFOSituated on the historic South Chunxi Road, Grand Hyatt Chengdu occupies the 10th through 39th floors of the Chicony Square building. Inspired by the great French mansions of the past, the hotel boasts a floral theme throughout, most notably in its several gardens, which reflect the four seasons through carefully selected plants. There are 390 guestrooms, all of which feature floor-to-ceiling picture windows, offering guests a bird’s-eye view of downtown Chengdu. More than 3,000 sqm of meeting and event space are available, including a stately conference room featuring an impressive 8m high ceiling, and a 1,000 sqm French-style outdoor terrace garden.
grand.hyatt.com
THE TEMPLE HOUSE, CHENGDU
OPENING DATE July 2015
NUMBER OF ROOMS 100
INFO Designed by renowned architects Make Architects, the hotel and its 42 adjoining serviced apartments combine modern design with traditional Chengdu architectural elements. Bamboo frames the hotel’s entrance, which is set in a restored Chinese courtyard first built in the Qing Dynasty. The hotel offers a dynamic collection of outlets to guests and locals; all-day dining at The Temple Café; authentic Italian cuisine at Tivano; live music at Jing Bar; spa at SPA Mi Xun; and unique gifts, refreshments and tea at the Mi Xun gift shop and tea house. For more on The Temple House, click here.
thetemplehousehotel.com
WANDA REIGN CHENGDU
OPENING DATE December 2015
NUMBER OF ROOMS 240
INFO As the second Wanda Reign hotel, the new Wanda Reign Chengdu is located in the city’s CBD where South Renmin Road meets Jinjiang River. All guestrooms and suites feature the brand’s signature “Bed of Reign”, featuring US-made Talalay latex mattresses and New Zealand wool bedding. F&B outlets include Chinese cuisine at “ZHEN”; all-day dining at Café Reign; and the lobby lounge. For those seeking a littler R&R, there’s no better place then the SHUI Spa, which features three private treatment suites named Wind, Cloud and Rain. For more on the Wanda Reign Chengdu, click here.
wandahotels.com
NICCOLO CHENGDU
OPENING DATE April 2015
NUMBER OF ROOMS 230
INFO Located within the International Finance Square shopping mall in the centre of town, Niccolo Chengdu is closely linked to the city’s transportation hubs, with the main airport just a 25-minute drive away, and the subway network within walking distance. All guestrooms and suites have fashion inspired interiors by leading designers, and feature natural textiles and leathers in subtle earth tones. Dining options include The Tea Lounge, Niccolo Kitchen (all-day dining), Yue Hin Chinese restaurant and The Bar. For a Tried & Tested review of the Niccolo Chengdu, click here.
niccolohotels.com
SIX SENSES QING CHENG MOUNTAIN
OPENING DATE August 2015
NUMBER OF ROOMS 113
INFO Tucked away in the picturesque gateway of Qing Cheng mountain, the 113-room resort is an hour’s drive from Chengdu city and features a range of semi-detached suites in duplex villas, to courtyard suites, garden and pool villas. F&B options include all-day dining at Farm2Fork; Chinese at 28Zodiac; Thai at Sala Thai; and cocktails at Moon Bar. The brand’s signature Six Senses Spa is present and offers ten treatment rooms with views of the waterfall and garden. The spa menu features selection of locally inspired specialty treatments as well as signature therapies.
sixsenses.com
Valerian Ho & Clement Huang
OPENING DATE February 2016
NUMBER OF ROOMS 309
INFOSituated on the historic South Chunxi Road, Grand Hyatt Chengdu occupies the 10th through 39th floors of the Chicony Square building. Inspired by the great French mansions of the past, the hotel boasts a floral theme throughout, most notably in its several gardens, which reflect the four seasons through carefully selected plants. There are 390 guestrooms, all of which feature floor-to-ceiling picture windows, offering guests a bird’s-eye view of downtown Chengdu. More than 3,000 sqm of meeting and event space are available, including a stately conference room featuring an impressive 8m high ceiling, and a 1,000 sqm French-style outdoor terrace garden.
grand.hyatt.com
THE TEMPLE HOUSE, CHENGDU
OPENING DATE July 2015
NUMBER OF ROOMS 100
INFO Designed by renowned architects Make Architects, the hotel and its 42 adjoining serviced apartments combine modern design with traditional Chengdu architectural elements. Bamboo frames the hotel’s entrance, which is set in a restored Chinese courtyard first built in the Qing Dynasty. The hotel offers a dynamic collection of outlets to guests and locals; all-day dining at The Temple Café; authentic Italian cuisine at Tivano; live music at Jing Bar; spa at SPA Mi Xun; and unique gifts, refreshments and tea at the Mi Xun gift shop and tea house. For more on The Temple House, click here.
thetemplehousehotel.com
WANDA REIGN CHENGDU
OPENING DATE December 2015
NUMBER OF ROOMS 240
INFO As the second Wanda Reign hotel, the new Wanda Reign Chengdu is located in the city’s CBD where South Renmin Road meets Jinjiang River. All guestrooms and suites feature the brand’s signature “Bed of Reign”, featuring US-made Talalay latex mattresses and New Zealand wool bedding. F&B outlets include Chinese cuisine at “ZHEN”; all-day dining at Café Reign; and the lobby lounge. For those seeking a littler R&R, there’s no better place then the SHUI Spa, which features three private treatment suites named Wind, Cloud and Rain. For more on the Wanda Reign Chengdu, click here.
wandahotels.com
NICCOLO CHENGDU
OPENING DATE April 2015
NUMBER OF ROOMS 230
INFO Located within the International Finance Square shopping mall in the centre of town, Niccolo Chengdu is closely linked to the city’s transportation hubs, with the main airport just a 25-minute drive away, and the subway network within walking distance. All guestrooms and suites have fashion inspired interiors by leading designers, and feature natural textiles and leathers in subtle earth tones. Dining options include The Tea Lounge, Niccolo Kitchen (all-day dining), Yue Hin Chinese restaurant and The Bar. For a Tried & Tested review of the Niccolo Chengdu, click here.
niccolohotels.com
SIX SENSES QING CHENG MOUNTAIN
OPENING DATE August 2015
NUMBER OF ROOMS 113
INFO Tucked away in the picturesque gateway of Qing Cheng mountain, the 113-room resort is an hour’s drive from Chengdu city and features a range of semi-detached suites in duplex villas, to courtyard suites, garden and pool villas. F&B options include all-day dining at Farm2Fork; Chinese at 28Zodiac; Thai at Sala Thai; and cocktails at Moon Bar. The brand’s signature Six Senses Spa is present and offers ten treatment rooms with views of the waterfall and garden. The spa menu features selection of locally inspired specialty treatments as well as signature therapies.
sixsenses.com
Valerian Ho & Clement Huang 
