Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened a St Regis hotel in Chengdu.

The 279 room property, which stands at 29 storeys tall, marks the brand’s sixth hotel in China, and 33rd worldwide.

“The St. Regis Chengdu marks a significant milestone for the brand with plans to double the St. Regis portfolio in Greater China in the next five years,” said Paul James, global brand leader, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection and W Hotels Worldwide.

“As the world descends on Chengdu for both business and leisure, the St. Regis is poised to become the social centre of this exhilarating city.”

With floor-to-ceiling glass windows, The St. Regis Chengdu includes 11,840 square feet of meeting spaces, accommodating both intimate social and high-level corporate gatherings with the uncompromising service.

The newest Iridium Spa, exclusive to St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, features nine treatment rooms, sauna and steam rooms, and a modern fitness centre.

Offering the latest in treatments, the tranquil spa offers customised indulgence that surpasses the discerning tastes of St. Regis guests.

St. Regis is the only luxury hotel in Chengdu to offer both indoor and outdoor swimming pools for in-house guests and St. Regis Athletic Club members.

“We are honoured to debut the St. Regis in Chengdu, one of the fastest growing metropolitan cities in the world,” said Richard Deutl, general manager, The St. Regis Chengdu.

“We look forward to offering our global guests and distinguished residents the highest level of personalized service delivered by our signature St. Regis butlers, who have traded in their silver trays for smart phones to cater to a new generation of luxury travellers,” he added.

The property is located at the intersection of Chengdu’s business and luxury retail districts, and steps away from Tianfu Square and Chun Xi Roa.