Marriott Brings Its First Urban Ritz-Carlton Reserve to Shanghai
The 110-room property, opening in 2030, will be the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve designed for a city setting.
Photo: Courtesy of Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Marriott International has announced plans to bring Ritz-Carlton Reserve to Shanghai in 2030, introducing an urban version of the ultra-luxury brand that has until now been associated with remote, destination-led retreats.
The forthcoming hotel, signed with Shanghai SIIC North Bund New Landmark Construction and Development Co., Ltd., will be located on the North Bund, with many rooms expected to overlook the Bund and the Huangpu River. It will occupy the ultra-luxury hotel component of a mixed-use project set to rise more than 1,500 feet across 103 floors, alongside offices, residences, retail and an observatory deck.
The Ritz-Carlton Reserve Shanghai is expected to have 110 guest rooms and suites, including a presidential suite. Plans also call for a specialty restaurant, Chinese dining venues, a lobby lounge and a bespoke bar, as well as an indoor pool, fitness center, spa, and wellness retreat.
Ritz-Carlton Reserve currently operates as a small collection of highly individualized properties in locations including Bali, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the Maldives. Marriott is positioning Shanghai as the first “urban Reserve,” adapting the concept’s emphasis on privacy, tailored service, and a strong connection to place for a major global city rather than a secluded resort setting.
In the company’s description, the property is envisioned as a “sanctuary within the city,” with cultural programming, dining, and wellness intended to provide a more personal entry point to Shanghai. That framing is worth noting for advisors with clients who want the caliber and intimacy of a Reserve stay but are traveling for a city break, business, or a longer China itinerary.
The North Bund location also places the hotel within one of Shanghai’s prominent waterfront redevelopment areas, close to the city’s historic skyline across the river. Upon opening, Marriott says Shanghai will be the only city with all eight of its luxury brands represented.
And for Marriott, the project gives Ritz-Carlton Reserve a new setting while maintaining its scarcity: Shanghai will be the first city to receive the urban concept. The hotel is not expected to open until 2030.
