Mandarin Oriental to expand in China with a new hotel in Hangzhou

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced a new luxury hotel in Hangzhou, China, set to open in 2025.

Mandarin Oriental, Hangzhou comes as the city, located in the Zhejiang province, undergoes a massive expansion and rejuvenation project. The hotel will be a major component of Hang Lung Properties' Westlake 66 mixed-use commercial and luxury retail complex, adjacent to the UNESCO World Heritage site West Lake, and will offer easy access to Binjiang and Qianjiang, central business hubs in the city.

With 194 guestrooms and suites, four restaurants and bars, and plenty of rooms available for meetings and events, it will be a destination for business and social gatherings. Those interested in Mandarin Oriental’s signature spa therapies will find plenty of spa and wellness facilities on-site, as well. 

"We are delighted to be part of this exciting project and to be extending the group’s presence in mainland China. This development further reinforces the group’s commitment to building on our existing portfolio in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Sanya, along with properties currently under development in Nanjing, Shenzhen and Qianmen, Beijing. I am particularly pleased to partner with Hang Lung Properties given their clear commitment to sustainability, aligning with our own sustainability goals and objectives," said James Riley, group chief executive of Mandarin Oriental.

"We are excited to partner with Mandarin Oriental on this important addition to our development portfolio. We believe Mandarin Oriental’s global reputation for excellence will ensure that this luxury hotel provides an exceptional addition to the vibrancy of the city and compliments our ambitions for Westlake 66 to create a new and dynamic destination in the heart of Hangzhou," added Weber Lo, chief executive officer of Hang Lung Properties.

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