2026 welcomes an ultra-luxury hotel boom! Six spectacular new properties make their grand debut, from the chic streets of Shanghai to rainforest retreats, from Olympic landmarks to snow mountain hot springs. Each offers unique surprises, fulfilling all your elegant vacation expectations for the entire year.
Shanghai Jiukeshu Kimpton
Water Street Courtyard, Where You Stay Amid Forest & Art
Opening Soon: 2026
Dropping the W brand, the Jiukeshu project has officially been rebranded as Kimpton. Adjacent to the Jiukeshu Future Art Center, this new resort blends artistic inspiration with natural vitality, aiming to become an urban forest wellness retreat.
The hotel will feature a total of 230 guest rooms, including 16 suites. The 25 courtyard rooms on the first floor of the Water Street are particularly distinctive, with 9 offering private plunge pools—an ideal choice for an immersive vacation.
Mandarin Oriental Hangzhou
The first in Zhejiang, poetic luxury in the skyline
Expected Opening: Second half of 2026
Core Highlights: As the first Mandarin Oriental in Zhejiang, the hotel is located in the core business district of Wulin Square, Hangzhou, perched atop the West Tower of Hangzhou Hang Lung Plaza and close to West Lake. It commands sweeping views of the city skyline and the scenic lake and mountains, integrating the poetic charm of Hangzhou with luxury in every detail.
The hotel features 194 guest rooms and suites with sophisticated design. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows frame vibrant views of Wulin Square and the serene West Lake.
It houses 4 distinctive restaurants and bars, offering premium Japanese cuisine and authentic Hangzhou flavors. Equipped with Mandarin Oriental’s signature spa, fitness center and indoor pool, it delivers a one-stop luxury experience for both palate and well-being.
MGM Shenzhen Taiziwan
A New Landmark of Coastal Luxury!
Expected Opening: Mid-2026
Core Highlights
MGM Shenzhen Taiziwan is situated in the core bay area of Shekou Taiziwan, atop the Cruise Home Port with sea views on three sides. It boasts spectacular panoramic bay views, integrating entertainment luxury and artistic style, with coastal elegance and premium experiences in every detail.
The hotel will offer 295 rooms, with a top-floor bar and a royal-grade Chinese restaurant.
Anantara Xiling Snow Mountain Chengdu
Debut in Western Sichuan, Anantara’s Ice, Snow & Hot Spring Dream
Expected Opening: Q4 2026
Core Highlights: Nestled in the heart of Snow Mountain and Huashuiwan, centered around a “Snow Mountain Hot Spring Community”. It blends Western Sichuan culture with the brand’s elegant luxury, with all guest rooms featuring private hot springs. Offering one-stop skiing and hot spring experiences, it is the most anticipated ultra-luxury resort in Southwest China for 2026.
Nestled within the 5A-level Xiling Snow Mountain-Huashuiwan Tourist Resort in Dayi, Chengdu, the hotel is adjacent to Xiling Snow Mountain International Ski Resort.Covering 32,000 square meters, it creates a “secret snow mountain realm surrounded by soothing hot springs”.It will offer 111 guest rooms, all with private hot spring access.
The Ritz-Carlton Beijing Beichen
The third in Beijing, a luxury landmark beside the Olympic icon
Expected Opening: Mid-2026
Core Highlights: The century-old ultra-luxury brand The Ritz-Carlton adds a new address in Beijing, its third in the capital. Together with The Marriott Marquis Beijing Beichen, they form a “hotel twin tower”.
Adjacent to China National Convention Center Phase II and near the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube, the hotel boasts Olympic views and becomes a new landmark in the Asian Games Village area. It features 282 guest rooms and suites, blending Chinese aesthetics with modern simplicity, plus 6 restaurants and a signature spa.With this opening, Beijing makes history as the world’s first city with three Ritz-Carlton hotels.
Chongzuo BAHAGIA VILLA Rainforest Villa Hotel
Hidden in the Rainforest, Private Karst Scenery
Expected Opening: Q2 2026
Core Highlights:
Nestled on a natural peninsula along the Black River, surrounded by karst peaks and forests. The hotel blends bamboo‑weaving textures with wild luxury design, adjacent to pristine nature, making it a new secluded resort landmark in Chongzuo.
The hotel features 22 detached pet-friendly villas.
The riverside bamboo residences employ lost Southeast Asian bamboo-weaving techniques to create airy spaces, while some adopt a floating structure for 270° panoramic views.
It comes with a specialty restaurant & bar and private hot spring pools, integrating karst rainforest views with wild-luxury experiences, offering a one-stop secluded vacation escape.
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