Marriott Opens 50th Hotel in Shanghai, China

(31 Oct 2021) Marriott has expanded its already considerable portfolio of hotels in Shanghai, China, with the opening of the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Fengxian, the 50th Marriott hotel in the city.

Located on Hangzhou Bay in the city’s Fengxian seaside district, the hotel is just an hour’s drive south of metropolitan Shanghai.

"We are delighted to celebrate the opening of the 50th property in Shanghai, a testament to the phenomenal growth of Marriott International in this region," said Henry Lee, President, Greater China, Marriott International. "Across Greater China, there are now over 400 Marriott hotels spanning 23 brands in more than 90 cities, indicating our confidence in the strong growth of the travel market in China. We look forward to expanding our portfolio further, and to offer distinctive and personalized experiences to travelers here."

Fengxian is a suburban district south of Shanghai known for its rustic beachfront areas, national forest park and the old town itself, a popular weekend destination for Shanghai residents. The JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Fengxian overlooks the nearby Jianhai Lake, a wetland that connects Huangpu River and the East Sea.

Designed by international design company PLD, the hotel's style narrative is inspired by its natural surroundings, with its exterior imagined as the legendary bird Roc, from the fable of “Roc hopping into the sea”.

The hotel features 265 guestrooms and suites, three restaurants, a bar, over 3,300 sqm of event space, an executive lounge, spa, 24-hour fitness center, kid's club, and a 25-meter heated infinity swimming pool.

"We are absolutely thrilled to welcome this new addition of JW Marriott in Shanghai, the fourth JW Marriott to open in this world-class city,” said Jennie Toh, Vice President, Brand Marketing and Brand Management, Asia Pacific, Marriott International. “With 19 distinctive brands operating in Shanghai, we are poised to offer endless choices and curated experiences for every guest through the breadth of our portfolio.”

See latest Travel Industry News, Video Interviews, Podcasts and other news regarding: COVID19, Marriott, Shanghai, JW Marriott.