ROCASE Boutique Hotel has opened its doors in Wuxi on 25 September. Conceptualised to bring new lifestyle perspectives to Eastern China, the boutique hotel is set to become an ideal staycation destination for residents from nearby cities including Shanghai and Hangzhou.

The hotel’s motto is “every guest feels like a star, celebrated through the bespoke world of ROCASE”. It is a part of Wuxi Riviera, a new mixed-use development which also comprises residences, serviced apartments, and commercial and retail space, which is set to open this autumn.

The development is in Wuxi’s prime area, the Liangxi District, which is adjacent to major tourist attractions including the Nanchang Temple, Nanchang Canal Scenic Walking Street, and Grand Canal (京杭大运河), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest and longest canal in the world.

ROCASE Wuxi Boutique Hotel General Manager Mr David Yap said, “As a lifestyle destination, our new hotel brings international glamour and excitement to East China. Exceptional thought and craft has gone in to every element of the hotel. ROCASE is the new hotspot of East China where people will come to experience the latest lifestyle trends. This will be a place to enjoy avant-garde dining, entertainment, leisure and events. We want every stay to be remarkable, opening up new lifestyle experiences and giving guests a foray into new worlds."

Multi-sensorial ambience welcomes guests in the lobby, through cutting-edge 3D projection combined with music and lighting technology, and they can stay at any of the 59 boldly designed guestrooms and suites, with 11 distinct themes.

The hotel also offers a variety restaurants and lounges to suit one’s taste buds. The Lobby Bar is an immersive space where guests can enjoy a premium whiskey, artisanal cocktail, or bottle of fine wine at any time of the day, while the signature Starz restaurant adds a theatrical experience with an open kitchen offering a view of the chef’s expertise. The Starz Bar provides hot new music and entertainment for nightlife connoisseur, while the Chinese Restaurant serves up Chinese cuisine with creative molecular gastronomy techniques. Star Café offers both Western and Asian Fusion, and guests can enjoy a non-alcoholic drink at the Mocktail Lounge.

The hotel also offers over 300 square metres of event space, including four meeting rooms. The Grand Ballroom has a customisable configuration, and also features theme-based experiential lighting. It also offers a range of entertainment and leisure facilities, including recreational rooms that are equipped with mini golf, virtual reality simulation, karaoke and game room. Other facilities include a fully-equipped gym, heated indoor swimming pool, and The Star Spa.