Marco Polo Hotels launches new luxury brand in China
A collection of contemporary urban chic hotels will be opened in a number of China’s most prized addresses, before expansion outside of the country. The first Niccolo hotel is set to open in early 2015, within the newly opened International Finance Square Chengdu, Sichuan province, with an additional three Niccolo hotels to open in Chongqing, Changsha and Suzhou.
Speaking about the continued expansion of Marco Polo Hotels, a company of The Wharf Ltd, Stephen Ng, Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of The Wharf Ltd commented: “Late last year, Marco Polo Hotels announced our expansion plans across Asia Pacific. The launch of Niccolo by Marco Polo in Chengdu is an integral part of this growth strategy and evidence of our belief in the continued potential of business and leisure travel across the region.
“The current 12 months mark a significant milestone for our company, with the most hotel openings in a decade, including the newest success story with Marco Polo Ortigas, Manila opening on 9 July 2014. In addition, our spectacular Marco Polo Changzhou set in 19 acres of landscaped gardens opening in the third quarter of this year, and now our highly anticipated Niccolo Chengdu due to open in early 2015.”
Now an internationally acclaimed conservation and business hub, Chengdu is labelled as the ideal location for the first Niccolo hotel, sharing the brand’s passion for high-end fashion, eclectic cuisine and genuine hospitality. Located in the city’s flagship retailing landmark Chengdu IFS, the hotel will reside at the most coveted location on Chunxi Road. Each of the 228 rooms and suites are designed to unite contemporary spirit with traditional style, while Niccolo’s dining options will also offer guests a selection of signature cuisines.
A symphony of style and bold statements, Niccolo hotels will be driven by fashion and lead by innovation. Positioned as the luxury brand of Marco Polo Hotels, Niccolo hotels will aim to set a new benchmark of style and hospitality for the company, one that echoes its mantra of “New Encounters – Timeless Pleasures”.
