A Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Fungseng Prosperity Holdings Limited to develop a 188-room Alila hotel in the Jing’an District of Shanghai. Set to open in 2023, Alila Shanghai will be the first Alila branded urban hotel in China, offering a relaxing and nature-infused luxury retreat in the heart of the bustling metropolis.

Designed as an “urban utopia,” Alila Shanghai will offer guests an elevated retreat experience that balances the bustling spirit of Shanghai with the serenity of the Alila brand.

Featuring natural materials, earth tones and charming city views, the hotel’s spacious studios and suites will evoke calm and relaxation. In contrast, a landscaped garden in the fourth-floor lobby inspired by Shanghai’s classical gardens, and facilities that embrace nature but live in harmony amid contemporary style, will provide surprise and stimulation for the senses.

The F&B offering will comprise a rooftop Chinese restaurant, an organic restaurant, Tea Bar and a rooftop bar overlooking the Old Shanghai Zhang Garden.

Further facilities will include a spa, an indoor pool, gym, meeting space and a private garden which will be well suited for events and functions.

Alila Shanghai will be located in a mixed-use development that will also feature premium offices and retail space.

“As we continue to prioritise thoughtful growth of our luxury and lifestyle brands around the world to meet guests’ desire for serenity and discovery, Alila Shanghai presents a unique opportunity to transform and revitalise an existing building into a new offering that will add great value to Shanghai’s hotel scene,” says David Udell, Group President, Asia Pacific for Hyatt. “We hope our innovative vision of the Alila brand’s conscientious living will serve as launchpad for future developments in the city.”

“As an old friend of Hyatt for over 30 years of collaboration and partnership, we are delighted to be working with Hyatt on the first Alila hotel in Shanghai,” comments Mr. William Doo, Chairman of Fungseng Prosperity. “This transformative project is designed to reposition the building to meet guests’ evolving needs. With its distinctive garden-in-the-city concept, we are confident that Alila Shanghai will offer an authentic and refreshing experience for business and leisure travellers alike.”