Chuan Spa at The Langham Xiintiandi named Four-Star Spa

The Langham, Xintiandi, Shanghai

The Chuan Spa at The Langham, Xintiandi, Shanghai, China was honoured with a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Award at the 2012 Shanghai Inaugural Ratings Award Ceremony on April 25, 2012. The list has defined the industry's highest standard for excellence in hospitality for over 50 years. As a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Spa, Chuan Spa at Xintiandi is one of only eight spas to receive the designation in Shanghai and will be showcased with all of the 2012 award winners on www.Startle.com, the new interactive website of Forbes Travel Guide.

Chuan Spa is Langham Hospitality Group's global luxury spa brand and is continually recognised as one of the premiere spa concepts around the world.

The Langham Xintiandi's Chuan Spa incorporates Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) into its signature treatments, ambience and décor.  "Chuan" in Chinese means flowing water and water is considered the foundation of life.  

The spa offers a tranquil haven and has been designed to create an ambience of tranquillity for both contemplation and inspiration.  There are 10 treatment rooms for both men and women where guests can indulge in signature facial and massage treatments using the world renowned Thalgo skincare range, in addition to Chuan's own range of skincare products. 

 "We are delighted to be recognised with a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating.  Chuan Spa is all about our guests rejuvenating their mind, body and soul.  Our goal is to provide guests with a level of service and satisfaction based on the 'gold standard' set by Forbes Travel Guide that allows them to do exactly that," said Jorgen Christensen, Executive Assistant Manager Sales and Marketing, Chuan Spa, Xintiandi.

The Chuan Spa

Shane O'Flaherty, President of Global Ratings and Inspections said: "The 2012 ratings mark the first time Forbes Travel Guide has evaluated and recognized the hospitality industry in Shanghai, China, and in a short period of time Shanghai has captured the minds and the hearts of our inspection team as the properties have not only performed exceptionally well, but the destination as a whole is truly one of the most exciting cities in the world."