Regent International Hotels announced the opening of its first luxury hotel in China this week. The 511-room hotel is owned by Summit Property Development Company and managed by Carlson Hotels Asia Pacific.

Norman Rafelson, General Manager of The Regent Shanghai, said: As a major regional gateway city and the economic capital of China, Shanghai is a strategic global location for the Regent hotel brand. We are very privileged to be working with Summit Property Development Co. for the opening of our first Regent hotel in China.

Rising over Yan An West Road, this 53-storey hotel is designed by world-renowned architects and interior designers. The hotel also has the largest single ballroom in the Puxi side of Shanghai.

Guests can enjoy an open tennis court, a 30-meter infinity-edged swimming pool, a gym and a L'Institut de Guerlain spa.