IHG Hotels & Resorts Introduces Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai, Creating a New Luxury Lifestyle Hub Surrounded by Greenery and Natural Beauty

Published on
July 21, 2026

IHG Hotels & Resorts has introduced Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai as a new luxury lifestyle hub in southern Shanghai’s Fengxian district, where lush forests, green landscapes and wellness-focused experiences create a unique nature-inspired destination. Opened on June 30, 2026, the new Kimpton property combines luxury accommodation, creative dining, social spaces and holistic wellness facilities, offering travellers and local residents a premium retreat that blends modern hospitality with the natural beauty of an eco-friendly environment.

As the second Kimpton property in Shanghai, Kimpton Nine Trees introduces a new concept of lifestyle-focused wellness hospitality to the city. The hotel combines Kimpton’s signature personalised service with innovative wellness experiences, creating a destination designed not only for international visitors but also for Shanghai residents seeking relaxation, connection and a closer relationship with nature.

A New Lifestyle and Wellness Destination in Fengxian

Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai has been developed as Fengxian’s first large-scale lifestyle and wellness destination, offering a unique combination of luxury accommodation, dining, recreation and wellbeing experiences. The property reflects the growing demand among travellers for hotels that provide more than just a place to stay, focusing instead on complete lifestyle experiences.

The hotel features 229 guestrooms and suites, offering a variety of accommodation options including courtyard pool rooms, family-friendly spaces and pet-friendly facilities. Designed for different types of travellers, the rooms combine modern comfort with natural elements, creating a relaxing environment inspired by the surrounding landscape.

Guests can enjoy three distinctive food and beverage venues within the property. The hotel’s dining options include SOLA & LUNA, a restaurant offering contemporary culinary experiences, SONG, another signature dining venue showcasing creative flavours, and ECHO, a stylish cocktail bar designed for social gatherings and evening relaxation.

The property also includes flexible meeting spaces and ballroom facilities, with access to outdoor lawns that allow guests to host events surrounded by greenery. These spaces are designed to encourage social interaction, celebrations and memorable experiences.

Wellness Experiences Inspired by Nature

A major highlight of Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai is EverNine Spa & Wellness, a dedicated wellness centre designed to provide a complete physical and mental rejuvenation experience.

The facility includes holistic treatment rooms, an indoor heated swimming pool, an outdoor plunge pool and a 24-hour fitness centre equipped to support guests’ wellness routines throughout their stay.

The hotel also focuses on family-friendly experiences. A dedicated kids’ club provides younger travellers with entertainment and activities, while a pet park ensures that guests travelling with their pets can enjoy a comfortable and welcoming stay.

By combining wellness, family experiences and pet-friendly hospitality, Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai aims to create an inclusive environment where every guest feels recognised and valued.

A Resort-Style Escape Within Shanghai

The design philosophy of Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai draws inspiration from the natural landscapes of southern Shanghai. The hotel blends local character with contemporary architecture, creating spaces that connect guests with nature while maintaining a sophisticated luxury atmosphere.

Unlike many urban hotels in Shanghai, the property follows a rare horizontal resort-style design. The low-density layout allows the complex to blend naturally into the surrounding forest, creating an open and peaceful atmosphere.

Indoor and outdoor areas flow seamlessly together, with natural lighting, greenery and carefully selected materials creating a calming environment. The design encourages guests to slow down, reconnect with nature and experience a sense of tranquillity away from the city’s fast-paced lifestyle.

The architecture reflects Kimpton’s approach of creating hotels with personality, where every space tells a story and provides an emotional connection for guests.

An Immersive Sensory Journey Through Design

One of the most distinctive features of Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai is its hidden garden experience. A vertical hydroponic green wall creates a dramatic natural centrepiece, adding a unique visual element while reinforcing the hotel’s commitment to sustainable and wellness-focused design.

Beneath the garden area, guests can discover a temperature-controlled soaking pool complemented by therapeutic music experiences. The combination of greenery, water, sound and atmosphere transforms the space into more than a traditional hotel facility.

The design goes beyond practical functionality, creating a sensory journey where guests can relax, recharge and reconnect with themselves.

Expanding Kimpton’s Luxury Lifestyle Presence in China

The opening of Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai strengthens IHG Hotels & Resorts’ presence in China’s luxury and lifestyle hospitality market. The property represents the continued evolution of modern travel, where guests increasingly seek meaningful experiences, wellness-focused stays and destinations that combine comfort with authentic surroundings.

With its location in Fengxian, nature-inspired architecture, comprehensive wellness facilities and personalised hospitality approach, Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai positions itself as a new retreat destination within one of Asia’s most dynamic cities.

The hotel offers travellers an alternative way to experience Shanghai — not only through its famous urban attractions, but also through peaceful landscapes, wellness experiences and immersive nature-based hospitality.

Thomas Schmitt-Glaeser, General Manager, 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 Inspire Connection Through Dining, Events and Lifestyle Experiences

At Kimpton hotels, food and beverage experiences are created to bring people together. Dining spaces are not simply venues for meals but lively social destinations where hotel guests, local residents and communities can gather, celebrate and create meaningful memories.

At Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai, each restaurant and bar has been thoughtfully designed as a place of connection, blending creative cuisine, distinctive design and a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the brand’s commitment to vibrant hospitality.

Mediterranean Flavours Meet Contemporary Social Dining

Serving as one of the hotel’s key lifestyle spaces, SOLA is designed to transform throughout the day. The venue offers a relaxed atmosphere for daytime dining before evolving into an energetic gathering place in the evening.

Inspired by the northern Mediterranean regions of Italy, France and Spain, SOLA celebrates fresh ingredients, natural flavours and the relaxed elegance of coastal dining culture. The restaurant combines warm interiors with a welcoming setting where guests can enjoy all-day menus, carefully selected wines and memorable dining moments.

Adjacent to SOLA, LUNA provides a more private and intimate environment. Created for exclusive tastings and personalised dining experiences, the private dining space allows guests to enjoy carefully curated menus in a refined setting.

Together, SOLA and LUNA create a balanced dining experience that combines lively social energy with peaceful sophistication, capturing the essence of Mediterranean coastal living.

SONG Celebrates Chinese Culinary Heritage

The hotel’s signature Chinese restaurant, SONG, offers a sophisticated culinary journey through Jiangsu-Zhejiang cuisine. Spread across 11 uniquely designed private dining rooms, the restaurant combines traditional culinary influences with modern creative techniques.

Using high-quality local ingredients, SONG presents dishes that respect regional heritage while introducing contemporary interpretations for today’s diners.

Designed as a premier venue for celebrations, family occasions and business gatherings, SONG aims to become a leading dining destination in Fengxian. Its elegant private rooms and carefully crafted cuisine provide the perfect setting for important moments and memorable occasions.

ECHO Brings a New Cocktail Culture to Fengxian

Located in a separate building within the resort-style property, ECHO introduces a distinctive lifestyle cocktail experience to southern Shanghai.

Inspired by the mysterious atmosphere of natural caves, the venue creates an underground-inspired setting where guests can enjoy handcrafted cocktails, creative beverages and artisanal small bites.

With intimate seating areas and vibrant social spaces, ECHO brings a new evening destination to the district, offering guests a place to relax, connect and enjoy sophisticated nightlife experiences within the hotel.

Signature Kimpton Experiences Create Everyday Connections

True to Kimpton’s hospitality philosophy, Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai introduces the brand’s signature guest experiences designed to encourage social interaction.

Every morning, guests can enjoy Kimpton Kickstart, a daily offering featuring complimentary coffee and premium teas to begin the day. In the evening, Kimpton Social Hour invites guests to gather over complimentary beer, wine and chef-prepared bites.

These daily rituals transform the hotel lobby into an engaging social environment where travellers can meet, relax and connect beyond traditional hotel interactions.

The property also features more than 2,150 square metres of flexible meeting and event spaces, designed to support everything from corporate gatherings to private celebrations.

Flexible Event Spaces Designed for Memorable Occasions

The centrepiece of the hotel’s event facilities is the pillar-free Bloom Ballroom, covering approximately 1,200 square metres on the ground floor.

Featuring high ceilings and an open layout, the ballroom is designed for large-scale events including weddings, banquets, product launches and milestone celebrations.

A nearby outdoor lawn extends the ballroom experience into nature, creating an ideal setting for garden weddings, outdoor receptions and customised gatherings surrounded by greenery.

On the second floor, four multifunctional rooms provide adaptable spaces for business meetings, private dinners and smaller events. Supported by a professional events team, these venues allow every occasion to be organised with precision, creativity and personalised service.

Wellness Beyond Traditional Spa Experiences

EverNine Spa & Wellness represents one of the most comprehensive wellness destinations in Fengxian, designed as an independent lifestyle retreat rather than a conventional hotel spa.

Covering approximately 913 square metres, the wellness centre features eight private treatment rooms offering a combination of holistic therapies, mindfulness experiences and nature-inspired treatments.

The facility includes an indoor heated swimming pool, shallow leisure pool, 24-hour fitness centre, dedicated spaces for movement and relaxation, and an outdoor activity lawn.

By combining fitness, wellness treatments and restorative experiences, EverNine creates a complete environment where guests can focus on physical renewal, mental balance and personal wellbeing.

Nature-Inspired Relaxation and Family-Friendly Experiences

Surrounded by lush greenery, the outdoor plunge pool is integrated into the hotel’s lagoon rainforest landscape. The peaceful setting allows guests to relax among layers of natural vegetation while enjoying a refreshing escape from urban life.

For younger guests, The Nest Kids Club offers a creative and safe environment built around exploration and discovery. Featuring climbing areas, creative studios and interactive activity spaces, the club encourages imagination, sensory learning and family connection.

The hotel also welcomes four-legged companions through Zombilee Pet Park, an outdoor space designed specifically for pets. With secure fencing, washing facilities and playful areas, the park allows pets to enjoy their own holiday experience.

Pet-friendly facilities and selected terrace guestrooms ensure that travellers can enjoy their stay together with their companions.

A New Lifestyle Hub for Southern Shanghai

Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai combines modern wellness concepts, creative dining, social experiences and nature-focused design to create a new lifestyle destination in southern Shanghai.

The property offers guests an opportunity to step away from the city’s fast pace and reconnect through meaningful experiences, from forest-inspired relaxation and wellness journeys to vibrant dining and community-focused activities.

As part of Kimpton’s expanding global portfolio, Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai strengthens the brand’s presence in the luxury lifestyle hospitality sector. The hotel joins a growing collection of Kimpton properties worldwide, including recently introduced destinations such as Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey and Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas.

With an expanding pipeline of upcoming properties, Kimpton continues to develop hotels that focus on personalised experiences, local connections and memorable stays for modern travellers.