Upscale segment brand expands China footprint with new property in ultramodern tourism and cultural hub
Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) is proud to announce the opening of Cordis, Shanghai, SeaWorld, its third hotel in China’s bustling economic capital, and second in the city under the Cordis Hotels and Resorts brand. Part of the Shanghai SeaWorld complex, China Merchants Group’s (CMG’s) all-new urban tourism and cultural hub, the property is poised to become a premier destination for both leisure and business travellers.
“Cordis, Shanghai, SeaWorld not only strengthens our offering in China’s top commercial and financial centre but also furthers our aim to elevate the brand’s presence in key gateway cities,” LHG Chief Executive Officer Bob van den Oord said. “I’m grateful to China Merchants Group for helping us achieve these important milestones, and for creating a property that will set a new benchmark for hospitality in Shanghai and beyond.”
The new hotel is the fourth CMG has appointed LHG to manage following its earlier engagement of the firm for a three-property deal at its Xiamen SeaWorld plot. The ongoing collaboration clearly showcases the two companies’ historical synergy, alignment, and shared vision.
Like its sister complex in Xiamen, Shanghai SeaWorld is attached to a cruise terminal – the largest in Asia. The development will also include commercial, residential, and office spaces to create a new and eclectic urban hub in what is China’s leading city in terms of GDP.
Shanghai SeaWorld is additionally surrounded by key cultural sites and technology zones, including the Changtan Music Hall, the Shanghai Mobile Internet Innovation Park, and the Shanghai Robotics Industry Park, making it a vibrant hotspot with much to see and do.
The new hotel houses 274 luxurious rooms and suites, ranging from 42 to 184 square meters in size. Each is exquisitely decorated in line with the property’s elegant design concept, which incorporates iconic elements of Shanghai culture and was also inspired by the nearby confluence of three rivers.
As for amenities, Cordis, Shanghai, SeaWorld boast a compelling range of luxurious offerings, including a 20-meter indoor swimming pool overlooking the rivers and a remarkably sizable and well-equipped fitness centre. Guests can also indulge in the hotel’s diverse range of food and beverage outlets, which include a branch of famed Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant Ming Court; all-day dining eatery Cordis Market; nautical-themed NavigatorBar; and The Lounge 1872, which offers a rich variety of desserts and speciality cocktails.
For meetings and events, the hotel provides over 1,700 square meters of versatile space comprising an opulent column-free grand ballroom spanning 852 square meters; a spacious hall with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and unobstructed river views; and five flexible meeting spaces ranging from 53 to 213 square meters.
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