Marriott Brings Ritz-Carlton Reserve to Shanghai as U.S. Hotel Brands Expand in China

Ritz-Carlton Reserve Goes "Urban," With Shanghai Hotel: Brands Mean Nothing Anymore

The boutique Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand will be opening its first city hotel, located in a skyscraper. While I’m sure this property will be nice, it sure makes you wonder what the point of hotel branding is anymore… not that this kind of confusion is anything new nowadays. Basics of the upcoming Ritz-Carlton Reserve Shanghai An agreement has been signed for the opening of the Ritz-Carlton Reserve Shanghai, which is supposed to represent the bran…

Marriott Brings Ritz-Carlton Reserve to Shanghai as U.S. Hotel Brands Expand in China

Marriott will open the first urban Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Shanghai in 2030 as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG and Wyndham expand their hotel businesses across China.

Ritz-Carlton Expansion, Hilton Cuts a Perk, and More Hotel News

This week’s hotel news brought a mix of notable openings, brand expansions, and loyalty changes. Highlights include a design-focused retreat on Crete’s eastern coast, 3 independent luxury hotels joining IHG, and the first urban Ritz-Carlton Reserve, which is planned for Shanghai. On the loyalty front, Hilton made its Best Rate Guarantee considerably less generous, while IHG introduced a new booking option for members in Taiwan. Here’s what you m…

Shanghai to Become Sole City With All Marriott Luxury Brands By 2030

Quick Summary: Shanghai to Become Sole City With All Marriott Luxury Brands By 2030 Marriott signed an agreement on August 20, 2026, to introduce the Ritz-Carlton Reserve to Shanghai. This marks the first urban concept for Ritz-Carlton Reserve, traditionally known for remote locations. The new hotel will be part of a 480-meter, 103-floor North Bund megatower, set to open in 2030. Shanghai will become the only city to host all eight of Marriott’…

Marriott to Open First-Ever "Urban" Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Shanghai - The Bulkhead Seat

Marriott is bringing the Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand to a major city for the first time and announced plans today to open an ultra-luxury property in Shanghai in 2030. The hotel will be located in the city’s rapidly developing North Bund district as part of a 1,575-foot tall, mixed-use tower that will feature offices, residences, retail space, and an observation deck. Unlike traditional Ritz-Carlton Reserve properties, which are typically found i…