For China's millionaires and billionaires, the brand matters when choosing hotels to stay in for a superior vacation. More than half of the rich favor high-end chain hotels, while one third prefer boutique hotels, according to the latest report on the country's luxury traveler market from Hurun, a publishing group targeted to the individuals of "high net worth".
The following are the top ten luxury hotel brands beloved by China's richest, according to Hurun's report.
Hyatt Regency (凱悅)
The five-star Hyatt Regency is the flagship and the oldest brand of the US-headquartered Hyatt Hotels Corporation, a well-known international hospitality operator that manages more than 450 properties worldwide. The first Hyatt hotel was opened in 1957, and another two luxury brands, the Grand Hyatt (君悅) and Park Hyatt (柏悅), launched in 1980. Presently, there are more than 214 Hyatt Regency hotels with more than 90,000 rooms in 43 countries. Hyatt Regency hotels mainly accommodate discerning convention and business travelers, as well as holiday-makers. The brand is well-known for its amenities, exquisite culinary options, extensive fitness equipment and distinguishable style.