Jumeirah Signs 169 Serviced Residences in Guangzhou, China

Jumeirah Group has signed a management agreement with GT Land Holdings to operate 169 serviced residences, in addition to the 207-room luxury Jumeirah Guangzhou Hotel, which is already nearing completion.

Set in a prime location on the intersection of Hua Cheng Avenue and in the centre of New Pearl City Tian He District, East Guangzhou, the apartment and hotel complex is located in a rapidly growing commercial centre and upscale hotel district.

The area has excellent transport links enabling guests to reach the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Pearl River Delta within 30 minutes.

The previously announced 207-room five-star luxury Jumeirah Guangzhou Hotel is scheduled to open in 2015 and will comprise ten food and beverage outlets, a Sky lobby on the 49th floor and banquet and conference centre.

Guests will have access to the Talise Spa, swimming pool, a fitness centre, yoga studio and juice bar.

The 169 serviced residences will be located in a separate low-rise West Tower and are also scheduled to open in 2015.

Mr. Su Meng, Chairman of GT Land, said, “We are honoured to announce the Jumeirah Group will manage our serviced apartments in addition to the Jumeirah Guangzhou Hotel in the heart of the new central business district. Jumeirah’s arrival in Guangzhou will help satisfy the demand for luxury accommodation in Guangzhou’s developing upscale hotel district.”

Jumeirah currently operates 22 hotels, resorts and residences, including 11 in the Middle East, six in Europe and five in Asia. A further 15 hotels are now under development.