Officialised in August, the inauguration of the Moxy Chongqing marks the arrival of the lifestyle brand in a destination better known to business travellers than holidaymakers... The establishment, which totals 360 roomsThe Moxy Chongqing is just 100 metres from the People's Liberation Monument, with 3 metro stations within walking distance. The Moxy Chongqing features a rotating bar on the 29th floor and a 24/7 fitness centre.
" We are delighted to celebrate the arrival of Moxy Hotels in South West China, following the brand's entry into Shanghai, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Xi'an and Qiandao Lake. "says Matthew Boettcher, Vice President at Marriott International. " Moxy Hotel is a lifestyle brand in its own right, perfectly suited to Chongqing, a city known for its unique architecture and vibrant nightlife. We continue to develop the Moxy portfolio in the Chinese market and connect with more guests along the way. ".
This Chinese ambition is not confined to Moxy, according to another announcement made official at the beginning of August by Marriott. Another lifestyle brand, W will also be discovering a new destination. An agreement between Marriott International and Zhong an Commercial Group is set to lead to the inauguration of a W hotel at Hangzhou. To be precise, at the north-west junction of Minhe Road and Liyi Road, on the east bank of the Qiantang River, and therefore in the heart of the the brand new Qianjiang Century City business district. The W Hangzhou will be around 15 kilometres from Hangzhou East railway station, and 24 kilometres from the international airport. The hotel, designed by architects Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, will comprise a MICE componentIt will include a ballroom, a junior ballroom and four meeting rooms. It will have a total of 270 rooms and suites, and is not due to open until 2031, according to initial information provided by Marriott.
