Chengdu, the capital of China’s Sichuan province and a city best known for its pandas, will soon get a luxurious new addition in the form of Niccolo by Marco Polo, a new urban luxury resort, and the first Chinese property for the Ultratravel Collection.

Conveniently located in Chengdu’s renowned International Finance Square shopping small, right in the heart of the city, Niccolo by Marco Polo is just 25 minutes from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport by car, and has easy access to the city’s subway network.

The chic new hotel combines traditional hospitality with modern sophistication and design-savvy style in 230 spacious guest rooms and suites. Inspired by the works of the world’s leading fashion designers, the rooms feature natural textiles, subtle earth tones, and a sense of understated elegance. Floor to ceiling windows flood the rooms with natural light and offer uninterrupted views over the city.

Distinctive dining options, in the form of The Tea Lounge, Niccolo Kitchen, Yue Hin Chinese Restaurant, and The Bar provide strong choices for working meals, while the seventh-floor Niccolo Ballroom, The Conservatory – a captivating oval glass venue surrounded by the hotel’s Sculpture Garden – and several smaller venues are ideal for corporate events, meetings, product launches, and other business-related functions.

For guests needing a break from business, the new hotel boasts a wellness centre on the 6th floor that’s features a 20-metre pool, dry saunas, and a fully-equipped gym.

Niccolo by Marco Polo is scheduled to open its doors on March 28, 2015. www.niccolohotels.com