The Ascott Limited’s fastest-growing hospitality brand delivers unique experiences tailored to meet the needs of its guests across key cities worldwide.

Cities are captivating. Energetic hubs of creativity and entrepreneurship, they are a natural magnet for colorful personalities who want to leave their mark on the world. An established brand with one of the largest portfolios under The Ascott Limited, Citadines is committed to providing the best of urban living, whether you’re traveling for work, play, or a balance of both. Its global portfolio comprises around 200 hotels and serviced residences that all reflect an innate love of cities.

Named after the French word for “city dwellers,” Citadines combines the home comforts of a serviced residence with the service and amenities of a hotel. Guests are welcomed by a vibrant atmosphere that seamlessly blends modern style with the essence of the surrounding locale. A Citadines brand signature is Café Check-in at a reception area and social space with the cozy feel of a coffee shop. Another brand signature is “For the Love of Coffee,” involving coffee-related Citadines experiences that aim to bring guests together over the globally beloved brew. Citadines associates, dubbed “Citazens,” double as baristas, and happily share insider knowledge about the vibrant destinations they live in.

From hotel rooms and studios to spacious three-bedroom apartments, each unit at a Citadines property features multifunctional, convertible furniture to maximize space and versatility. The chic interiors incorporate local design elements, drawing on vernacular motifs that reflect the unique character of each city. Communal on-site facilities typically include a guest lounge, fitness corner, and a launderette. Selected properties go above and beyond, offering children’s playrooms, swimming pools, games rooms, and outdoor terraces as well. A pillar of the Citadines stay experience is activ∞ (“activate”): special amenities and signature programs curated for each property — be it fitness and yoga classes or a purpose-built jogging track — encourage guests to pursue a more active, well-balanced lifestyle.

*Left to right:* A Citazen brewing coffee at Citadines Bay City Manila; the skylit coffee lounge at Citadines Les Halles Paris.

Guests at Citadines Raffles Place Singapore can sip coffee while admiring locally inspired artworks.

Urban Stays in the Heart of the Action

Amid the hustle and bustle of Indonesia’s commercial capital, the 121 rooms at Citadines Gatot Subroto Jakarta offer a tranquil home away from home. The property stands out for its convenient location near a recently inaugurated LRT line, and an Insta-ready rooftop pool — a hidden vantage point for taking in the glittering skyline after sunset. Citadines Science Park Singapore, meanwhile, offers 250 well-designed rooms and easy access to lush green spaces in the city-state’s western area. It’s also a short walk from Kent Ridge MRT station on the Circle Line for journeys to the central business district.

Rooms at Citadines Science Park Singapore come with convertible features.

Café check-in at Citadines Bay City Manila.

Still in Southeast Asia, Citadines Bay City Manila offers easy access to Manila Zoo, Star City Amusement Park, and nearby malls. Beyond its 212 stylish rooms, brand signatures such as the café check-in experience offer guests a welcoming retreat amid the buzz of the Philippine capital. Its revamped social lounge doubles as a coffee bar, where barista-trained Citazens brew coffee to help create warm connections and memorable moments.

Travelers bound for Japan’s second-largest city can depend on Citadines Harbour Front Yokohama; about half of the 242 rooms come with a kitchen and washer/dryer, and the property is an ideal jumping-off point for exploring sights like Yamashita Park, the Red Brick Warehouse, and Yokohama Chinatown.

Guests at Citadines Gatot Subroto Jakarta can take a dip in the rooftop pool.

A recent trampoline fitness class held at Citadines Gaoxin Chengdu.

Chengdu, the capital of southwest China’s Sichuan province, also has a notable Citadines outpost. Amid the city’s High-Tech Industrial Development Zone, Citadines Gaoxin Chengdu features 357 rooms, each complete with a living room, dining area, fully equipped kitchen, and high-quality home entertainment system. Ideal for both business and leisure, the property promotes a healthy lifestyle through the signature activ∞ initiative. Recent guest activities included trampoline fitness sessions followed by a nourishing wellness-focused meal.

Over in Western Europe, Citadines Les Halles Paris recently emerged from an extensive renovation, with its 189 rooms thoughtfully upgraded and refurbished in a contemporary-classic French style. An abundance of local shops, cafés, and cultural landmarks are located right on the doorstep, not to mention the major transit hub of Châtelet–Les Halles. In the British capital, the 108-room Citadines Islington London merges contemporary design with the rich heritage of the upmarket Islington neighborhood.

Citadines guests can enhance their stay with a monthly subscription service granting them access to ClassPass, the world’s largest fitness platform. This new brand partnership offers guests and members of Ascott’s global loyalty platform, Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), exclusive benefits during a two-month campaign running until December 14, 2024, across various markets in Asia Pacific, France, and the United Kingdom.

Citadines properties can be found in more than 30 countries, spanning continents like Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Europe. As The Ascott Limited continues to expand the international footprint of Citadines, guests can look forward to enjoying the full suite of brand signatures at more locations.

For more information, visit discoverasr.com.

One of the sea-facing Studio Double rooms at Citadines Harbour Front Yokohama.

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