Opening of The St. Regis Chengdu

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The St. Regis Chengdu, Southwest China’s newest address for unparalleled luxury, celebrated its debut with a magnificent opening ceremony and gala event, as well as the unveiling of the St. Regis Chengdu mural. The elegant evening welcomed a bevy of international and local celebrities, influencers and tastemakers including Chinese actress Li Bingbing, President of Sichuan culinary association Li Shuren, and Paul James, Global Brand Leader of St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, and W Hotels Worldwide. The Pursuit of Art – Unveiling of the St. Regis Chengdu Mural
The evening began in Decanter, St. Regis Chengdu’s gourmet wine bar, with the unveiling of the St. Regis Chengdu mural by artist Chris Buissa’s. The mural, which reflects the Brazilian artist’s interpretation of ancient and modern Chengdu, takes center stage in Decanter’s refined setting. The seductive space invites guests to sample a wide selection of the world’s best champagnes, and red and white wines, carefully curated by St. Regis Chengdu’s master wine sommelier Tong Zhu.

A Modern Legacy of Storied Luxury
Opening exactly 110 years after the iconic St. Regis New York and situated in the first City of Gastronomy in Asia recognized by UNESCO, The St. Regis Chengdu took guests on a progressive culinary journey of New York and Sichuan cuisine from 1904 to present during an exclusive gala dinner that beautifully blended classic and contemporary cuisine.

To represent the jazz legacy of storied luxury brand, the entertainment included a jazz band performing songs from iconic jazz artists from the 1920’s to modern day, as well as Charleston Dancers, who dazzled the crowd with a choreography mixing traditional Charleston and contemporary dance. To infuse the rich heritage and local culture of Chengdu, a fashion show unveiled modern Shu Brocade designs by Ms. Xue Mei Pan.

About The St. Regis Chengdu
Located in the heart of Chengdu’s business district just steps away from Tianfu Square and the Chun Xi Road upscale retail area, The St. Regis Chengdu sets a new standard of bespoke service, refined elegance, and timeless sophistication in Southwest China. The St. Regis Chengdu boasts 279 carefully appointed guestrooms and suites that are the largest in the city, 1,200 sqm of exceptional event and meeting spaces, the exclusive Iridium Spa featuring a menu of customized experiences, and the legendary St. Regis Butler Service.

The St. Regis Chengdu offers an array of epicurean experiences including six restaurants and bars. Social, an all-day dining restaurant, offers a wide selection of international cuisine; Yan Ting is the hotel’s signature Chinese restaurant specializing in Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine; Yun Fu has four distinct private dining rooms located on the 27th floor which offers tailored dining experiences. Decanter, Chengdu’s only dedicated wine bar, offers an extensive selection of fine wines, liquors and cigars; Vantage XXVII is a rooftop bar offering specialty cocktails with views of the spectacular city skyline. Drawing Room offers the signature St. Regis afternoon tea and champagne sabering ritual as well as the Chuan Mary, a spicier version of the world famous St. Regis Bloody Mary, re-imagined for The St. Regis Chengdu.

The Iridium Spa, exclusive to St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, offers a blissful experience including nine treatment rooms, sauna and steam rooms, and a modern fitness center. The tranquil spa offers a customized indulgence that surpasses the discerning tastes of St. Regis guests. The St. Regis Chengdu is the only luxury hotel in the city to offer both indoor and outdoor swimming pools for in-house guests and St. Regis Athletic Club members.

Daniel Fountain / 24.12.2014

Editor, Hotel Designs

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Fun fact: People tell Sienna she gives off Bridget Jones vibes, and she loves to bake, always making sure there are shortbreads floating around the office

Work highlights: Sienna joined Forum Events & Media Group while studying Communications and Media, starting in the sales team where she managed and helped launch the first the PA Life Leading Venues of London SHOWCASE, where she built relationships with luxury venues across the capital. Drawn to the stories behind these spaces, she naturally transitioned into the editorial team, creating social media and editorial content. Upon graduating in June 2026, she is excited to be joining as Assistant Editor for Hotel Designs and SPACE.

Fun fact: When not working, Jess can usually be found tending to her kitchen garden in the Sussex countryside or foraging for herbs in the nearby woods. A keen grower, she recently studied a RHS Level 2 Diploma in the Principles of Horticulture during her spare time.

Work highlights: Jess joined SPACE magazine in 2022 and has since progressed from Assistant Editor to Editor. During this time, she has worked across many aspects of the publication – from shaping editorial strategy and overseeing operations to contributing to art direction and representing the brand on stage at industry events including Surface Design Show and WOW!house.

Alongside her role at SPACE, Jess has built a creative career spanning the arts, culture, design and travel sectors. Prior to joining the magazine, she spent more than a decade in the commercial art industry, in artist liaison, gallery management, and curating collections for the hospitality sector across hotels and cruise ships. During this time, she also worked on freelance projects as a writer, photographer, and creative content producer.
 
Jess studied photojournalism at London College of Communication and the Danish School of Media and Journalism and holds a first-class BA (Hons) in Culture, Criticism and Curation from Central Saint Martins.

Fun fact: Katy has spent years perfecting all kinds of accents and loves a good impersonation!

Work highlights: Katy has been with Hotel Designs since the beginning, way back in 2015 when Forum Events & Media Group acquired the brand.

During this time, she has fostered many meaningful relationships with clients from across the hospitality spectrum, as well as playing a pivotal role in the launch of The Brit List Awards, Hotel Designs MEET UPs, client-led roundtables and panel talks, brand and website redesigns, HD Wellness Sets, DESIGN POD podcast, Hotel Designs LIVE panel talk series, Accessible Design Talks and more. Katy is always on the lookout for the next opportunity to help grow the Hotel Designs brand even further.
 
Most recently Katy has stepped in to the role of Publisher atSPACE magazine, the printed bi-monthly publication focused on hotel design, architecture, and development.
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