Swire Hotels Opens The Temple House in Chengdu
Following the launch of The Opposite House in Beijing and The Upper House in Hong Kong, Swire Hotels has opened its third property from The House Collective - The Temple House in Chengdu.
Located in the heart of the city, within the Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu, the hotel was jointly developed by Sino-Ocean Land and Swire Properties.
The 100-room hotel and its 42 adjoining serviced apartments form an integral part of the city government's conservation project to preserve the surrounding heritage buildings next to the thousand-year old Daci Temple.
The three-dimensional woven façade combines modern design with the traditional Chengdu architectural elements of timber, brick and step stones. Elegant bamboo trees frame the hotel's entrance, which is set in a beautifully restored hundred-year-old Chinese courtyard building first built in the Qing Dynasty.
Although Chinese Emperors have previously stayed at the Daci Temple, The Temple House evokes the modest houses provided for scholars who came from different parts of the world to study at the temple.
The Temple House offers three F&B outlets - an all-day dining restaurant, The Temple Café, and Tivano an authentic Italian restaurant, as well as Jing Bar featuring live DJs.
Located in the renovated Chinese courtyard which was built nearly one hundred years ago, Spa Mi Xun offers a range of treatments to help guests unwind and relax. The gift shop and tea house at Mi Xun is ideal for a healthy lunch, tea or fresh juice.
Mark Passmore, General Manager of The Temple House, said, "The Temple House is a modern hotel that celebrates its historic location. We aim to provide discerning travellers with residentialstyle accommodation, where they can enjoy an authentic Chengdu experience."
About Swire Hotels and The House Collective
Swire Hotels creates and manages distinctive hotels in Asia and the United States under two brands, The House Collective and EAST, providing an unscripted and authentic guest experience for travellers who seek originality, style and personalised service.
The House Collective is a group of refined, highly individual properties that defy comparison. Each uniquely imagined, The Opposite House in Beijing, The Upper House in Hong Kong, The Temple House in Chengdu and The Middle House in Shanghai were designed for seasoned travellers who seek a different, intimate and personalised experience in luxury travel. Each House is a sophisticated, singular piece of design, created by talented architects and designers, that reflect the unique qualities of their surroundings.
