Marriott International has announced the signing of an agreement with Yuexiu Property to introduce its iconic Ritz-Carlton brand to downtown Wuhan. Anticipitted to open at the end of 2024, The Ritz-Carlton, Wuhan, is poised to elevate the city’s luxury hotel sphere with its destination-inspired design and personalised service.
“We are thrilled to introduce The Ritz-Carlton brand to Wuhan, one of the largest cities in Central China,” said Gavin Yu, Chief Development Officer, Greater China, Marriott International. “This signing underscores our commitment to grow in the destinations most relevant to today’s luxury travellers. The Ritz-Carlton, Wuhan, will be a vibrant addition to Marriott International’s portfolio of brands in the city.”
The Ritz-Carlton, Wuhan, will occupy the upper levels of The Yuexiu Global Financial Centre T5 Grand A Office Tower, a 330-metre-tall skyscraper in Wuhan’s traditional city centre of Hankou. Meanwhile, the hotel’s lobby, ballroom, meeting rooms, and certain F&B outlets will occupy three lower levels of the same building. As one of Wuhan’s three urban towns, Hankou is a vibrant financial and commercial hub with an array of upmarket retail offerings and parks within a close radius. The guestrooms will boast panoramic views of the urban city, nearby Xinhua Stadium, Zhongshan Park, and the Yangtze River. Wuhan’s other two urban towns - Wuchang and Hanyang - can be easily accessed via a short drive across the rivers.
With its interiors to be designed by the award-winning, London-based KCA International, The Ritz-Carlton, Wuhan, is expected to comprise 205 rooms and suites and four distinct culinary venues, including a lobby lounge. Plans also include an anticipated Club Lounge, a signature Ritz-Carlton Spa with a fitness centre and a swimming pool, and 1,130 square metres of event space, including a 680-square-metre ballroom.
“The Yuexiu Global Financial Center complex is expected to become a vibrant urban landmark that brings together luxury accommodations, commercial spaces, and retail,” said a representative from Yuexiu Group. “We are proud to introduce The Ritz-Carlton, Wuhan, to the top floors of this development to bring a luxury hotel experience and sky-high dining to the city.”
