Modena by Fraser to Open in Changsha, China

Frasers Hospitality is to expand its portfolio of serviced residences in China with the opening of Modena by Fraser Changsha in Hunan Province this December.

Marking Frasers Hospitality’s entry into Changsha, the property will follow the upcoming launch of Modena by Fraser Bangkok in August 2016.

Expected to open this year, the 345-unit Modena by Fraser Changsha is situated in a prime central business district of the burgeoning metropolis.

It forms part of a mixed-use development which comprise Grade-A offices and a retail mall, offering the convenience of  having a variety of dining, shopping and entertainment options within the vicinity.  

Travellers will be able to choose from a range of fully furnished studio apartments, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, each of which comes complete with a living area, a well-equipped kitchenette, modern workspace and a comprehensive home entertainment system.

Facilities will include free wireless internet connection, a 24/7 gym, swimming pool, meeting and conference facilities, and open communal spaces to work, chill out or meet.

Mr Choe Peng Sum, Chief Executive Officer of Frasers Hospitality, said, “Our entry into Changsha, the economic, political and cultural centre of Hunan, is of great significance to our growth strategy for China and puts us on track to achieve our goal of 30 properties in China by 2019.”

One of the largest cities in central China and the gateway to inland cities in China, Changsha, with its strategic location, well-established infrastructure and access to the fast-growing China market, is home to many multinational corporations.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Changsha amounted to US$3.9 billion in 20142, a 30% increase from US$3.0 billion in 2013.

Located at the crossroads of three major national high-speed railways, it is one of China’s 17 major regional logistics hubs offering convenient  access to China’s coastal areas.

Frasers Hospitality’s global portfolio, including those in the pipeline, stands at 140 properties4 in 77 cities and more than 22,500 keys worldwide.

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