The Sukhothai Hotels & Resorts’ First Foray into Mainland China The Sukhothai Shanghai Officially Unveils on 28 April 2018

The Sukhothai Shanghai, a contemporary lifestyle hotel, opened today, heralding an exciting new chapter for The Sukhothai Hotels & Resorts of HKR International Limited (“HKRI”) and its strategic development in Mainland China. The opening ceremony was officiated by Victor Cha, Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of HKRI, Ivan Lee, Executive Vice President of Operations of HKRI, and Marcel N.A. Holman, General Manager of The Sukhothai Shanghai in the presence of over 100 guests, media and hotel associates. 

HKRI’s Deputy Chairman and Managing Director Victor Cha said, “Hospitality has long been one of the key business pillars of the Group dated back to 1980s. With firm foothold in South East Asia, it is exhilarating to witness the expansion of our Sukhothai hotel brand to Shanghai. We at HKRI believe in creating a lifestyle in the communities we operate, and The Sukhothai Shanghai best demonstrates this value by reinforcing the Group’s hospitality prowess, and in many ways complementing HKRI Taikoo Hui to heighten the stylish, highly-curated experience offered by the whole complex.”
 
Mr Cha then handed over a key to the hotel general manager, Marcel N.A. Holman, who leads a team of over 200 hotel associates in the operation of The Sukhothai Shanghai.
 
“Building further on the tremendous success of The Sukhothai Bangkok, we are thrilled and excited to establish the Sukhothai brand in China”, said Marcel N.A. Holman, General Manager of The Sukhothai Shanghai. “We are extremely proud to present a contemporary designed hotel to this dynamic, global metropolis Shanghai and with our passion for sincere hospitality, the hotel follows Sukhothai’s service philosophy, in delivering personable service and experiential memories to our guests".
 
The Sukhothai Shanghai forms an integral part of HKRI Taikoo Hui, which also includes Grade-A office towers and a premium shopping mall. Conveniently located in the shopping and tourist hotspot of West Nanjing Road and Shimen Yi Road, the multi-purpose complex has become one of Shanghai’s most prominent commercial and retail hubs since its opening in 2017. 
 
An exquisite work of design by the internationally-acclaimed Neri&Hu Design and Research Office, The Sukhothai Shanghai brings together sophisticated design, thoughtfully-curated experiences and attentive hospitality, sets to become the city’s new lifestyle landmark. The hotel boasts 170 well-appointed guest rooms and 31 suites ranging from 44 to 172 square metres, more than 450 square-metre of event space, five inspiring lifestyle dining venues, a state-of-the-art fitness studio complete with a 25-metre heated indoor pool, and The Retreat spa specialising in revitalising wellness programmes. With a passion for genuine hospitality, the new hotel continues Sukhothai’s philosophy, taking an intelligent approach to deliver personalised service and enriching experiences to worldly travellers. The Sukhothai Shanghai is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
 
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About The Sukhothai Hotels & Resorts
The Sukhothai hotel logo consists of 22 diamond droplets forming the Chedi design that was inspired by Sukhothai, the first capital of Siam. Each drop of diamond, polished to an identical marquise shape and seemingly finding its own position within the whole represents the individuals of the qualified hotel associates who, guided by intuition yet precise in every detail, anticipate our guests’ needs and cater to them exceptionally. 
 
Each property within the brand portfolio remains distinct and uniquely designed while maintaining the essential quality that is the hallmark of the brand.

About HKRI Taikoo Hui
Located at 789 Nanjing Road (West), HKRI Taikoo Hui is a 50:50 joint venture between two Hong Kong listed companies – HKR International and Swire Properties, with a total investment of RMB17 billion. The development covers an area of about 63,000 square metres, and a gross floor area of about 322,000 square metres, including a lifestyle shopping mall, two premium Grade A office towers, three boutique hotels and serviced apartments, and more than 1,200 parking spaces. It has direct access to Metro Line 13, with Line 2 and Line 12 at West Nanjing Road station only walking distance away. The development is also strategically located next to Yan'an Elevated Highway and N-S Elevated Highway, providing direct access to the Hongqiao Transportation Hub and Pudong International Airport.
 
About HKR International Limited  
HKR International Limited has diversified interests in real estate development and investment, property management, luxury hotels and serviced apartments, healthcare services and other investments in Hong Kong, mainland China and across Asia. 
The Company has been listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 1989, under the Stock Code of 00480, and it is also a constituent of the Hang Seng Global Composite Index, Hang Seng Composite Index and Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index.

About Small Luxury Hotels of the World™  
Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) matches independently minded guests with independently spirited hotels. The diverse collection of over 500 hotels in more than 80 countries around the world includes everything from cutting edge design hotels and city centre sanctuaries to historic country mansions and remote private islands – all SLH hotels are consistently different, however, they are all united by the fact that they offer the best locations, highest quality, personalised service and a truly authentic way to discover a destination. Guests can now join INVITED, SLH’s refreshed loyalty programme, to experience Small Luxuries across the collection.