St. Regis to ?set new luxury standards? in Shanghai

Starwood signs an agreement to bring its ?ultra-luxury? St. Regis brand to Shanghai.
Scheduled for completion in early 2017, The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan, with 480 guestrooms and suites, will open in the heart of the city?s central business district.
St. Regis currently operates six properties in China and has an additional 10 in the pipeline ?including The St. Regis Macao, set to open in December.
?St. Regis remains laser-focused on growth in destinations where affluent travellers from around the globe are seeking unparalleled guest experiences, and we are thrilled to expand our Chinese portfolio with a flagship hotel in Shanghai ? one of the most vibrant cities in the world,? said Jim Petrus, global brand leader, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts.
He added: ?The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan will set a new standard for luxury hospitality in Shanghai, with our tech-forward and multi-lingual St. Regis butlers providing discerning guests with memorable and personalized service experiences.?