Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai Officially Opens Next Generation Wellness Escape in South Shanghai

IHG Hotels & Resorts officially opened Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai on June 30, 2026, an addition to the hospitality company’s Lifestyle & Luxury portfolio.

Hotel Overview
- Opened: June 30, 2026
- Location: Fengxian, South Shanghai – an eco-district surrounded by woodlands and greenery.
- Scale: 229 guestrooms and suites, including courtyard pool rooms, family accommodations, and pet‑friendly options.
- Unique Positioning: First large-scale lifestyle & wellness destination in Fengxian, blending Kimpton’s vibrant hospitality with forward‑thinking wellness concepts.

Design & Atmosphere
- Architecture: Resort-style, low-density horizontal layout — rare for Shanghai.
- Concept: Spaces flow seamlessly between indoors and outdoors, integrating natural light, greenery, and textures.
- Signature Features: Secret garden with hydroponic green walls, therapeutic music, and soaking pools for immersive sensory experiences.

Guest Experiences
- Dining:
- SOLA & LUNA: Mediterranean-inspired all-day dining + private tastings.
- SONG: Signature Chinese restaurant with 11 private rooms, fusion Jiangsu-Zhejiang cuisine.
- ECHO: Lifestyle cocktail bar inspired by natural caves.
- Wellness:
EverNine Spa & Wellness (913 sqm) with holistic therapies, pools, fitness center, mindfulness spaces, and outdoor activity lawns.
- Family & Pets: Nest Kids Club (creative play zones) and Zombilee Pet Park (open-air retreat for pets).
- Social Rituals: Kimpton Kickstart (complimentary coffee/tea) and Kimpton Social Hour (evening wine/beer gatherings).

Events & Meetings
- Bloom Ballroom: 1,200 sqm pillar-free venue with adjacent outdoor lawn for weddings and open-air events.
- Flexible Rooms: Four multi-function spaces for board meetings, private dinners, and gatherings.
- Total Event Space: Over 2,150 sqm of light-filled venues.

Brand Context
- Kimpton Nine Trees joins 87 Kimpton hotels worldwide, with 67 more in the pipeline.
- Reinforces IHG’s Lifestyle & Luxury portfolio and positions Fengxian as a new hub for wellness-driven hospitality in Shanghai.

This property is designed as a modern urban escape — where wellness, social energy, and design converge to create a retreat for both locals and international travelers.