St. Regis Hotels & Resorts announce new Qingdao location

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, announced the signing of an agreement with Qingdao Conson Haitian Centre Co., Ltd., to introduce the St. Regis brand in Qingdao, China.

The St. Regis Qingdao will be located in the city’s exclusive business district, and is scheduled for opening in early 2020.

“We are very excited about the signing of The St. Regis Qingdao and look forward to a successful partnership with Qingdao Conson Development Group,” said Jim Petrus, Global Brand Leader, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts. “The rapid expansion of St. Regis, Starwood’s ultra-luxury brand, serves as a testament to the growing demand from discerning Chinese travelers who desire bespoke services in a refined setting. In addition to the six landmark St. Regis properties across China, we are thrilled to further expand our footprint in fast-growing cities including Qingdao.”

“Qingdao’s luxury landscape has grown rapidly in the past couple of years thanks to the support of the local government and the increase in affluent Chinese travelers,” said Xia Nong, Senior Vice President, Head of Acquisition & Development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Greater China. “The St. Regis Qingdao will set a new standard in luxury hospitality in the Shandong province with personalized and refined services tailored to our Chinese and global guests.”

“We are thrilled to work with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, a premier force in the luxury hospitality industry, to introduce the St. Regis brand to Qingdao,” said Mr Yin Jian, General Manager, Qingdao Conson Development (Group) Co., Ltd. “Qingdao is emerging as a major tourism and shopping hub, and The St. Regis Qingdao will be at the forefront of the city’s luxury hospitality scene, offering well-heeled travellers even more reasons to visit this dynamic city.”

The St. Regis Qingdao will be part of the city’s tallest building, featuring approximately 242 guest-rooms, including 43 suites.

Plans for five restaurants and bars. a heated indoor swimming pool, fitness centre and luxury spa have been announced and guests will also experience the famed hallmarks of St. Regis hotels, including the St. Regis Butler Service offered in all rooms.

St. Regis currently manages six properties in Greater China including hotels in Beijing, Chengdu, Lhasa, Sanya Yalong Bay, Shenzhen, and Tianjin. Nine additional St. Regis hotels are set to debut across the region in exciting new locations including Macau, Changsha, Lijiang, Nanjing, Zhuhai, Haikou, Haitang Bay and Qingshui Bay in Hainan, as well as Guiyang.