- Hilton expands its lifestyle portfolio in China’s Yangtze River Delta with new signings in Nanjing and Wuxi
- Curio Collection by Hilton will debut in Nanjing and will feature 232 rooms while Tapestry Collection by Hilton will debut with a 150-room hotel in Wuxi and both hotels are slated to open in 2028, reinforcing Hilton’s growth in experience-driven travel and its broader luxury and lifestyle expansion strategy
- This development builds on Hilton’s growing lifestyle footprint across Greater China, including recent openings in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Guangzhou
SHANGHAI – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel in Nanjing, and a Tapestry Collection by Hilton property in Wuxi, expanding Hilton’s lifestyle brand presence in Jiangsu province. The signings reflect the company’s continued investment in the Yangtze River Delta and its commitment to meeting growing demand for distinctive, experience-driven stays in sought-after destinations. These hotels will join the upcoming Xi Zhe Wuxi, Curio Collection by Hilton hotel, set to debut in the region later this year.
Nong Xia, president, development, Greater China and Mongolia, Hilton, said, “Lifestyle brands are an important strategic pillar for Hilton. Jiangsu offers both deep cultural heritage and diverse tourism offerings. By introducing distinctive, experience-driven lifestyle hotels, we aim to meet guests’ personalized needs and to create resilient, long-term value for owners.”

The Curio Collection by Hilton hotel opening in Xianlin, Nanjing will feature 232 rooms and marks the debut of the brand in Nanjing. Part of Curio Collection by Hilton, each hotel is handpicked for its unique character, offering guests authentic, one-of-a-kind experiences rooted in the destination. Located in Qixia District, the hotel will draw inspiration from the local culture and surroundings to create a strong sense of place, catering to both leisure and business travelers. The hotel is expected to open in 2028.

The Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel opening in Wuxi is set to mark the brand’s debut in the Yangtze River Delta. Located in the heart of Huishan New Town, the hotel will transform an existing U-shaped building into a 150-room property that reflects the neighborhood’s character through thoughtful design and locally inspired storytelling. As part of Tapestry Collection by Hilton – known for its vibrant, independent spirit – each stay will offer guests an authentic connection to the destination. The hotel will cater to travelers seeking distinctive, upscale experiences, and is expected to open in 2028.
As one of the largest and fastest-growing international hospitality companies in China, Hilton has continued to accelerate the expansion of its lifestyle brands, achieving strong results. Over the past year, the group has opened several flagship projects across the Greater China region, including Canopy by Hilton Shanghai Belfry Plaza, Motto by Hilton Hong Kong Soho, Canton Hotel Guangzhou, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, and The Reserve Hotel Luoyang, Curio Collection by Hilton, further diversifying its portfolio of distinctive, experience-led properties.
These hotels bring Hilton closer to surpassing its previously stated goal of 250 luxury and lifestyle properties in Asia Pacific.
Curio Collection by Hilton and Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotels participate in Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 27 distinct hotel brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including flexible Points and money payment options, exclusive member discounts and complimentary standard Wi-Fi. Members also enjoy popular digital tools available exclusively through the Hilton Honors mobile app, including digital check-in, room selection and Digital Key.
FAQ: Hilton Expands Lifestyle Presence in China’s Yangtze River Delta with Two New Hotel Signings
The new lifestyle hotels will be located in Nanjing and Wuxi, two key cities in China’s Yangtze River Delta, one of the country’s most dynamic travel and economic regions.
The Nanjing hotel will operate under Curio Collection by Hilton, while the Wuxi property will join Tapestry Collection by Hilton, both known for their distinctive design and strong sense of place.
Both hotels are expected to open in 2028.
Each hotel will be individually designed to reflect its local surroundings, offering guests a more authentic, experience-led stay inspired by the culture, character and storytelling of the destination.
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Curio Collection by Hilton
<a href=”https://www.hilton.com/en/curio/”>Curio Collection by Hilton</a> is a global portfolio of more than 200 individually remarkable hotels hand-picked to immerse guests in one-of-a-kind moments in the world’s most sought-after destinations. Each hotel in the collection evokes a bespoke story through distinctive architecture and design, world-class food & beverage and curated experiences, while providing the benefits of Hilton and its award-winning guest loyalty program <a href=”https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/”>Hilton Honors</a>. Experience Curio Collection by booking at <a href=”https://www.hilton.com/en/curio/”>curiocollection.com</a> or through the industry-leading <a href=”https://www.hilton.com/en/p/hilton-honors-mobile-app/”>Hilton Honors app</a>. <a href=”https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/”>Hilton Honors</a> members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Curio Collection by Hilton at <a href=”http://stories.hilton.com/curio”>stories.hilton.com/curio</a>, and follow the brand on <a href=”https://www.facebook.com/CurioCollection/”>Facebook</a>, <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/curiocollection/?hl=en”>Instagram</a> and <a href=”https://x.com/CurioCollection”>X</a>.
Tapestry Collection by Hilton
<a href=”https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/tapestry-collection/”>Tapestry Collection by Hilton</a> is a portfolio of nearly 200 independent hotels each with an original, vibrant personality, encouraging guests to enjoy off-the-beaten-path experiences in destinations worth exploring. While each property has a unique story to share that comes to life through uplifting design and unique food & beverage, every Tapestry Collection property is united by the reliability that comes with the Hilton name, in addition to the benefits of the award-winning <a href=”https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/”>Hilton Honors</a> program. Experience Tapestry Collection by Hilton by booking at <a href=”https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/tapestry-collection/”>tapestrycollectionbyhilton.com</a> or through the industry-leading <a href=”https://www.hilton.com/en/p/hilton-honors-mobile-app/”>Hilton Honors app</a>. <a href=”https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/”>Hilton Honors</a> members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Tapestry Collection by Hilton at <a href=”https://stories.hilton.com/brands/tapestry-collection”>stories.hilton.com/tapestry</a>, and follow the brand on <a href=”https://www.facebook.com/tapestrycollection”>Facebook</a>, <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/tapestrycollection/”>Instagram</a> and <a href=”https://x.com/tapestryhilton”>X</a>
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