Mandarin Oriental to Open Luxury Hotel in Chengdu, China

Mandarin Oriental, Chengdu, which is slated to open in 2015, will form part of a prestigious mixed-use development located on a prime riverfront site in the Jin-jiang district, close to the city's key commercial and entertainment areas and opposite the ancient Wang-jiang Park, which dates back to the Ming dynasty.

The hotel will be positioned as the most sophisticated luxury hotel in Western China. Located on the top 33 floors of an iconic tower, the property will feature 320 spacious rooms including 41 expansive suites, with outstanding views of the Jin-jiang River, the city skyline and Wang-jiang Park.

Hotel accommodation will be designed in an elegant, contemporary style, taking full advantage of the property's outstanding vistas. Design elements will be influenced by the Group's oriental heritage with Mandarin Oriental's exacting attention to detail. Guestrooms and suites will also incorporate the Group's sophisticated technology and entertainment systems. Guests will also have access to an exclusive executive club lounge.

Offering the finest dining in the city, Mandarin Oriental, Chengdu will have a wide selection of restaurants and bars to choose from, including a sky-high rooftop bar and tea lounge, a Chinese restaurant serving Sichuan cuisine, three speciality dining venues and a signature Mandarin Oriental Cake Shop. The hotel will also offer a spectacular 1,200-seat grand ballroom and a 500-seat junior ballroom plus a variety of multi-purpose function spaces, making this the ideal destination for conferences and social gatherings of all sizes.

An all-encompassing 2,740 square meter Spa at Mandarin Oriental will feature 10 expansive treatment rooms, offering the most comprehensive range of wellness, beauty and massage treatments available in the region. Spa-goers will enjoy Mandarin Oriental's award winning signature programs as well as specifically developed treatments inspired by Chinese traditions and customs. The hotel will also offer extensive fitness facilities including an indoor swimming pool.

Chengdu is located in the fertile Chengdu Plain and is one of the most important business and leisure centers in Southwest China. It is fast becoming the city of choice for international investors doing business in Central and Western China, and is also a popular leisure destination and a gateway to a number of prime tourist attractions. These include the Wo-long panda research center, E-mei Mountain, the Giant Buddha of Le-shan and the stunning Huang-long and Jiu-zhai-gou national parks.