HotelsThe two Modena properties in Shenzhen and Shanghai mark Frasers Hospitality’s latest expansion in China.

Frasers doubles down in China with Modena duo

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Modena by Fraser Wujiaochang Shanghai offers 307 serviced apartments with kitchenettes, gym, yoga room, and meeting spaces in Yangpu District.
Modena by Fraser Wujiaochang Shanghai offers 307 serviced apartments with kitchenettes, gym, yoga room, and meeting spaces in Yangpu District.

Frasers Hospitality has expanded its Modena by Fraser brand in China with the openings of Modena by Fraser Shenzhen and Modena by Fraser Wujiaochang Shanghai.

Modena by Fraser Shenzhen’s two-bedroom executive master room
Modena by Fraser Shenzhen’s two-bedroom executive master room

The Shenzhen property soft opened on 29 March 2025. Located in Luohu District, it features 325 apartments ranging from studios to two-bedroom units, all designed for short- and long-term stays. Situated within the Shennan 1001 development, the building was designed by PLP Architecture and offers direct links to Hong Kong via Luohu, Wenjindu, and Liantang crossings. It is also served by Shenzhen Metro Lines 2, 5, and 8. On-site facilities include a gym, yoga studio, pickleball court, café, and outdoor barbecue area.

Modena by Fraser Wujiaochang Shanghai’s studio premier
Modena by Fraser Wujiaochang Shanghai’s studio premier

Modena by Fraser Wujiaochang Shanghai opened on 20 May 2025 in the city’s Yangpu District. The property includes 307 fully furnished apartments, from 23 to 66 sqm in size, catering to both business and academic communities. Nearby are tech companies, shopping centres, and universities including Fudan and Tongji. Amenities include meeting spaces, a landscaped garden, yoga studio, and a restaurant serving Cantonese and Shanghai cuisine. The site is accessible via bus and Metro Lines 10 and 18.

Eu Chin Fen, CEO of Frasers Hospitality, said: "The China market is central to our long-term strategy for Asia. Our two new Modena by Fraser properties represent a significant step in strengthening our presence in this region.”

“These openings reflect our continued focus on operational excellence and local market relevance,” added Chew Hang Song, COO of Frasers Hospitality. “The expansion… addresses a clear gap in the extended stay segment, offering apartment-seekers trusted, reliable and purposefully designed living spaces.”

The two new openings mark the brand’s seventh and eighth properties in China.

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