IHG Hotels & Resorts officially opened Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai on 30 June 2026, expanding its Lifestyle & Luxury portfolio in China. As the second Kimpton hotel in Shanghai, the 229-room property is located in Fengxian, a fast-growing eco-district in southern Shanghai surrounded by forests and lush greenery.
Blending wellness, design, and Kimpton’s signature social hospitality, the hotel introduces Fengxian’s first large-scale lifestyle and wellness destination. It aims to attract Shanghai residents, domestic visitors, and international travellers seeking a relaxing urban escape.
A Place to Be Inspired
Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai offers 229 guestrooms and suites, including courtyard pool rooms, family accommodations, and pet-friendly guestrooms.
The hotel features three distinctive dining venues:
- SOLA, an all-day Mediterranean restaurant
- LUNA, an intimate private dining venue
- SONG, a contemporary Jiangsu-Zhejiang Chinese restaurant
Guests can also enjoy handcrafted cocktails at ECHO, the resort’s signature cocktail bar.
For meetings and celebrations, the hotel provides flexible indoor venues alongside landscaped outdoor lawns designed for weddings, social events, and corporate gatherings.
The resort’s wellness centre, EverNine Spa & Wellness, includes:
- Eight holistic treatment rooms
- Indoor heated swimming pool
- Outdoor plunge pool
- 24-hour fitness centre
- Movement and mindfulness spaces
Families are equally well catered for with The Nest Kids Club, while Zombilee Pet Park welcomes four-legged companions with dedicated outdoor facilities.
Stays with Soul
Inspired by the natural landscapes of southern Shanghai, the hotel’s architecture embraces a rare low-density, horizontal resort layout seldom found in the city.
Natural light, landscaped gardens, and contemporary materials create a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. As a result, guests experience an atmosphere that feels peaceful, open, and immersed in nature.
One of the resort’s signature design highlights is its secret garden, featuring dramatic vertical hydroponic green walls above and a temperature-controlled soaking pool below. Therapeutic music enhances the sensory journey, transforming the space into a calming wellness sanctuary.
Thomas Schmitt-Glaeser, General Manager of Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai, said:
“Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai was created as a new kind of urban escape—where design, art, wellness, and social energy come together in one living environment. Our vision is to offer guests more than a stay; we want them to arrive, slow down, reconnect with themselves, and leave feeling inspired, recharged, and genuinely connected to the people and moments around them.”
Designed to Connect
Dining remains central to the Kimpton experience, with each venue designed to serve both hotel guests and the local community.
SOLA & LUNA
SOLA transitions effortlessly from relaxed daytime dining to lively evening gatherings. Inspired by the northern Mediterranean, the menu celebrates the cuisines of Italy, France, and Spain using fresh seasonal ingredients.
Adjacent to SOLA, LUNA offers an elegant private dining setting for curated tastings and exclusive culinary experiences.
SONG
SONG showcases modern Jiangsu-Zhejiang cuisine across 11 uniquely designed private dining rooms. The restaurant combines regional traditions with contemporary techniques while highlighting locally sourced ingredients.
It is expected to become one of Fengxian’s leading destinations for family celebrations and business entertaining.
ECHO
Located in a separate building, ECHO delivers one of the district’s few dedicated lifestyle cocktail experiences.
Inspired by natural caves, the intimate venue combines handcrafted cocktails, artisanal snacks, and immersive interiors to create an energetic evening atmosphere.
Signature Kimpton Experiences
Guests can enjoy two of Kimpton’s signature daily rituals:
- Kimpton Kickstart, offering complimentary premium coffee and tea each morning.
- Kimpton Social Hour, featuring complimentary beer, wine, and chef-prepared bites every evening.
These experiences encourage meaningful social connections among travellers in the hotel’s welcoming lobby spaces.
Flexible Event Spaces
Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai offers more than 2,150 square metres of event space.
Its pillar-free Bloom Ballroom spans approximately 1,200 square metres, making it ideal for weddings, gala dinners, product launches, and large celebrations. An adjacent outdoor lawn naturally extends the venue for garden ceremonies and open-air receptions.
Meanwhile, four additional multifunction rooms on the second floor accommodate board meetings, private dining events, and smaller corporate gatherings.
Wellness at the Core
EverNine Spa & Wellness spans 913 square metres, making it one of Fengxian’s most comprehensive wellness destinations.
Unlike a traditional hotel spa, the facility integrates holistic therapies, mindfulness programmes, movement spaces, and nature-inspired experiences within eight private treatment rooms.
Guests can also enjoy:
- Indoor heated swimming pool
- Leisure pool
- Outdoor plunge pool
- 24-hour fitness centre
- Outdoor wellness lawn
Surrounded by rainforest-inspired landscaping, the outdoor plunge pool offers a tranquil setting for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Family and Pet-Friendly Experiences
The Nest Kids Club encourages creativity through climbing zones, art studios, and interactive play areas designed for young explorers.
Meanwhile, Zombilee Pet Park features secure outdoor play areas, pet washing stations, and dedicated pet-friendly guestrooms with terraces, ensuring pets remain part of every holiday experience.
A New Lifestyle Destination for Southern Shanghai
Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai combines wellness, contemporary design, exceptional dining, and Kimpton’s signature social atmosphere into one integrated destination.
Located amid Fengxian’s forests and green landscapes, the resort provides a refreshing alternative to the city’s fast pace while establishing itself as a new lifestyle and wellness hub in southern Shanghai.
The opening also strengthens Kimpton’s global expansion. The brand now operates 87 hotels worldwide, with recent additions including Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey and Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas, while 67 additional properties remain in development.
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