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HUALUXE® – the first international luxury hotel brand from InterContinental Hotels Group tailored for Chinese guests – has arrived in Xiamen. HUALUXE Xiamen Haicang is ideally located on the coastal landscape belt of Haicang Bay, with unparalleled view of Xiamen Harbor and the adjacent scenic parks. Inspired by contemporary Chinese art, 351 guest rooms have a refreshing Oriental tonality. The all-day dining restaurant Xian Yan delivers a memorable experience with live cooking stations preparing food using the finest seasonal produce. The LUXE Tea is a HUALUXE signature venue designed specifically for guests to discuss business in a more casual yet discreet environment while enjoying authentic Chinese tea. Certified tea masters perform tea ceremonies and offer seasonal tea tastings. Wellness facilities include a gym and an indoor heated swimming pool.

The Langham, Hefei will be opened in the next half year and is conveniently located in the city’s new administration and culture centre. Private havens of exceptional quality, all 339 guest rooms and suites welcome guests with a warm neutral palette and stylish interiors. The hotel offers four unique dining concepts with authentic Cantonese cuisine, local delicacies and global flavors. Continuing a much-loved tradition that began at The Langham, London in 1865, Palm Court offers guests an exclusive Afternoon Tea experience – serving specialty teas in tailor-made “Langham Rose” Wedgwood tea ware. Shake off tensions with a session at the health club or pool, or relax with a pampering spa treatment. In addition to a Grand Ballroom and 6 function rooms, the 2,616 m2 outdoor garden will be the ideal venue for celebrations, gala, wedding, private gathering and commercial activity.

The Middle House Shanghai, the fourth property from Swire Hotels’ The House Collective, opened in April 2018, located in the bustling Jing’an District with 111 guest rooms and 102 serviced residences. The exterior façade features a series of round aluminum louvers, which creates a textured aesthetic that visually distinguishes the hotel’s two towers from surrounding developments. Inside the rooms, Oriental-style nightstands and wall-to-wall benches offer modern reinterpretations of traditional Chinese furniture. For the finishing touch, each room also features exquisite Chinese artwork. Three engaging dining venues provide diverse options from modern European cuisine, real Italian food to contemporary Chinese dishes. Moreover, enjoy exclusive CHA LING treatments at MI XUN Spa, plunge into the indoor heated swimming pool, or center yourself at the 24-hour gym, complete with a HYPOXI room and wellness studio classes.

The Sukhothai Shanghai, a contemporary lifestyle hotel under The Sukhothai Hotels & Resorts of HKR International, is now open in Jing’an district. Characterized by originality, simplicity and functionality, the hotel’s design features an alluring collection of materials and textures such as natural stones, fine woods, delicate silk and polished brass, and a well-balanced yet stylish color scheme. 170 guest rooms and 31 residence-style suites are fitted with diatom-silica clay walls in soothing neutral hues, which is highly effective in air purification, humidity regulation and sound absorption to ensure a healthy and peaceful stay. Vibrant and eclectic, five inspiring dining venues offer contemporary Italian, authentic Southeast Asian and global cuisines. The wellness facilities include a Fitness Studio, a separate studio for yoga, Pilates and group exercise, a 25-metre heated indoor pool, sauna and steam room, and The Retreat Spa.

Nestled amid one of the world’s most significant historical areas – Beijing’s Forbidden City and Wangfujing, The PuXuan Hotel and Spa is uniquely poised as a new, modernist masterpiece which offers an unparalleled experience that exudes intuitiveness, authenticity and an explorative journey that goes beyond the conventions of luxury. Located across floors 5 and 7 of the hotel, along with a 24-hour state of the art Gym and Movement Studio, UR SPA integrates modern science with ancient healing. A wide range of tangible, genderless and result-driven treatments use bespoke and organic formulations by [comfort zone], from 30-minute express treatments to whole day rituals. After treatments, unwind at one of UR SPA’s numerous relaxations spaces or pick an exclusive gift from the designated retail area.