Situated in the Yangtze River Delta region, Nanjing has a prominent place in Chinese history and culture, having served as the capital of various Chinese dynasties, kingdoms and republican governments dating from the 3rd Century through to 1949, and has thus long been a major centre of culture, education, research, politics, economy, transport networks and tourism, being the home to one of the county’s largest inland ports.
The 600-year-old stone walls that surrounded the city during the Ming Dynasty still stand today, alongside monuments of the early Republic of China and modern skyscrapers, giving the city constant visual links to its complex and changing past.
According to pipeline data collected by Tophotelprojects, 45 projects totalling 9,286 rooms are currently in the works for Nanjing. Of the new arrivals, 24 will join the five-star segment, while 20 will occupy the four-star category.
The database indicates that no fewer than seven projects are scheduled to open before the end of the year, 14 are slated for 2022 and an impressive 20 are on course to debut in 2023. There are also three hotels expected to open by 2024, with a further one on the cards for 2025.
Featured below are just a few of the key properties in the pipeline for Nanjing. If you would like further information – including contact details for the developers, operators, designers and procurement teams behind each project – please visit www.tophotelprojects.com
Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo
Marking the brand’s first resort in Tangshan of Jiangsu province China, Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo has been built in a mine valley hidden by a cascading cliff-top waterfall. Offering restorative wellbeing experiences, the hotel comprises 115 guestrooms with scenic valley and cliff views, each with a hot spring pool; an indoor swimming pool with panoramic views of nature; a Banyan Tree Spa; three dining venues that serve fresh local organic food; and modern meeting facilities for business events.
EXPRESS CHECK-OUT: Opening Date: 2021 • Operator: Banyan Tree Holdings – Shanghai • Main Contractor: China Construction Eighth Engineering
Naked Hill Nanjing
Nestled in the heart of the Wuxiangshan National Park in Lishui District, Naked Hill Nanjing offers 97 guestrooms set amidst rolling meadows and tumbling streams. The sprawling property includes a local farm and lavender fields for guests to explore. After a day in nature, there is the opportunity to use the onsite spa facilities or sample Spanish and Chinese cuisine at the resort’s F&B venues. Adding to the retreat’s facilities, a Conference Centre will make Naked Hill a fitting venue for corporate getaways.
EXPRESS CHECK-OUT: Opening Date: 2021 • Developer: Nanjing Lishui City Construction Group Co • Operator: Naked Retreats
The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Nanjing
Created by Stefano Boeri Architetti, Nanjing Vertical Forest is the first of its kind in Asia: a dual tower complex characterised by balconies and plant containers housing trees, shrubs and trailing plants. At 200m high, the first tower will comprise offices, a museum, a green architecture school and private rooftop club. The second tower will house The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Nanjing, a 305-key hotel designed by Cheng Chung Design, offering accommodations ranging from 35m2 to 150m2, as well as a swimming pool on the top floor.
EXPRESS CHECK-OUT: Opening Date: 2022 • Owner: Nanjing Yangzi State-Owned Investment • Developer: Beijing Easyhome Investment Holding Group Co • Operator: Hyatt • Architecture: CCDI Group - Shanghai, Stefano Boeri Architetti • Interior Design: Cheng Chung Design - Hong Kong, China Yasha • Main Contractor: China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Co
Andaz Hexi Nanjing
Located atop Nanjing Metro Yuantong station with seamless connection to two existing metro lines, the Nanjing IFC tower will comprise a shopping centre and two first-class office towers, as well as a five-star boutique hotel. Scheduled to open in phases starting in 2022, the 360-key Andaz Nanjing will enable guests to enjoy city views of Hexi Nanjing from the top floor meeting and dining space.
EXPRESS CHECK-OUT: Opening Date: 2022 • Developer: Sun Hung Kai Properties • Operator: Hyatt • Architecture: KPF Architects
Radisson Blu Hotel Nanjing South New Town
Slated to open in 2024, Radisson Hotel Group’s first property in the capital city of the Jiangsu province will be located in Nanjing South New Town, a rapidly emerging commercial area that is set to become the city’s new central business district. Forming part of a large multi-use complex, Radisson Blue Hotel Nanjing South New Town will comprise 300 guestrooms and suites, an indoor swimming pool and fitness centre, a lobby lounge, three restaurants, as well as two exhibition areas, a large ballroom and seven other meeting-function spaces.
EXPRESS CHECK-OUT: Opening Date: 2024 • Developer: Nanjing South New Town Exhibition Centre Development Co • Operator: Radisson Hotel Group Asia Pacific
