New Oriental Aesthetics Travel Landmark Officially Opens, Redefining High-End Urban Resort
ChangshaMay 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the first flagship of the luxury urban resort brand ORYARD, operated by Poly Tourism Industry Development Co., Ltd. and invested by Poly Development Hunan Company, officially grand opened on the banks of the Xiangjiang River: Changsha Poly Oryard Hotel.
Since its soft opening in February 2026, the project has undergone months of product refinement and service polishing, making its formal debut in the Star City with a more perfected form. As the pioneering work of Poly Tourism’s self-operated luxury hotel brand, the hotel deeply integrates the design philosophy of “Eastern aesthetics, global expression,” aiming to infuse profound cultural connotations into Changsha’s luxury hotel market and establish a new industry benchmark for Eastern aesthetics travel.
The hotel is strategically located in the core area on the east bank of the Xiangjiang River, facing the Young Mao Zedong Art Sculpture at Orange Isle across the river. It boasts a panoramic view of the central islet in the Xiangjiang River, creating an Eastern aesthetics waystation that is livable, appreciable, and resonant, guided by the principle of “Eastern aesthetics, global expression.”
Aerial view of Changsha Poly Oryard Hotel
Poly’s Masterpiece Debut: Embracing the Xiangjiang River, Crafting High-Altitude Splendor
Changsha Poly Oryard Hotel is a milestone in Poly Tourism’s expansion into the luxury hotel sector. It is located on the east bank of the Xiangjiang River in Tianxin District, Changsha, within walking distance of Bishahu Metro Station, seamlessly connecting to core urban commercial areas and cultural landmarks such as Wuyi Square and Yuelu Mountain.
The hotel occupies high-rise spaces from the 38th to the 50th floors, featuring a total of 204 guest rooms with a minimum area of 50 square meters. All rooms are equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows, framing the unique landscape of “mountains, rivers, islets, and city.” This not only offers a 24-hour visual feast in the clouds but also makes the epic tableau of “The Xiangjiang River flows northward past Orange Isle” a daily reality for guests.
Hotel lobby
Reinterpreting Eastern Aesthetics: Understated Elegance and Refined Luxury Embody Contemporary Charm
In terms of design philosophy, the hotel deeply adheres to the ORYARD brand’s original intent of “Eastern aesthetics, global expression,” eschewing excessive material opulence in favor of a modern, minimalist approach that evokes Eastern allure. The spaces incorporate ink-wash artistic concepts, Hunan cultural heritage, and natural textures, using simple lines, warm materials, and layered light and shadow to create a restrained and elegant atmosphere of understated luxury. It finds warmth in simplicity and charm in restraint, allowing Eastern aesthetics to flow naturally into the contemporary travel experience.
From the window, guests can directly face the full view of Orange Isle, admire the demeanor of the great leader, traverse the tumultuous years, engage in a dialogue with history, and let art and humanistic sentiments blend naturally within the space.
Chao Xiang 1925
Diverse Premium Experiences: Resonating with Hunan’s Elegant Charm
The hotel integrates high-end accommodation, specialty dining, business meetings, and family leisure, offering a full-scenario refined travel experience.
Elegant Accommodations
The guest room interiors perfectly blend aesthetic texture with travel comfort, featuring tasteful soft furnishings accented with Xiang embroidery elements. All rooms are equipped with soothing memory foam pillows and King Koil mattresses tailored to Chinese sleep habits, along with thoughtful palm fiber pads to cater to different guest preferences. Suites are upgraded with electrically adjustable Serta smart mattresses to enhance sleep quality.
Rooms feature Philips high-end water dispensers for hygiene and convenient brewing; minibars and welcome snacks incorporate local Changsha specialties, offering guests a localized travel surprise. All rooms are equipped with premium bathroom amenities to enhance comfort. Orange Isle river-view rooms offer round-the-clock vistas of the Xiangjiang River and Orange Isle, with scenery that changes day and night, season by season.
Orange Isle river-view room
Operational Service Highlights
The hotel deeply aligns with the needs of urban resort and leisure travel, offering several distinctive and thoughtful services: breakfast hours are extended to 12:00 PM on weekends and holidays; a “late-night bowl of noodles” is provided for evening check-in guests, immersing them in Changsha’s authentic rice noodle culture; paired with a dedicated goodnight cocktail, it soothes the body and mind with a gentle warmth, aiding restful sleep; departing guests receive a gift of local Changsha snacks to preserve the sweet memories of the Star City. Additionally, the hotel offers Orange Isle-themed photography services and a “Poly Treasure Tour” City Walk cultural experience to explore local life, fully implementing the urban resort product concept and allowing guests to leisurely enjoy slow vacation time.
Culinary Elegance
The hotel features four themed dining spaces, blending Hunan’s vibrant flavors with Eastern culinary aesthetics:
Youwei All-Day Dining Restaurant: Offers a fusion of Chinese and Western global delights during buffet hours, while a la carte options feature authentic Cantonese and Hunan stir-fries, balancing local flair with refinement;
Chao Xiang 1925 Chinese Restaurant: Specializes in creative fusion cuisine blending Cantonese, Chaoshan, and Hunan styles, offering an ideal choice for river-view business banquets;
Yu Lobby Lounge: Creates an elegant social space inspired by tea ceremony philosophy, allowing guests to quietly enjoy cloud-level river views;
T’lab Poolside Bar: Offers light drinks at high altitude, becoming a perfect spot for private gatherings and urban sightseeing.
Business and Leisure
The hotel features a total of 850 square meters of event space, including a 460-square-meter 270° panoramic skyline ballroom and multi-functional meeting rooms equipped with advanced audiovisual technology, catering to various high-end meetings and social events. It also includes a fitness center, an infinity-edge heated swimming pool at high altitude, and a kids’ club, providing guests with a tranquil space for physical and mental relaxation during their journey.
Photo from the hotel’s opening ceremony
Unveiling a New Chapter for the City: Witnessing a Moment of Splendor
At the grand opening ceremony, representatives from Poly Development Hunan Company and Poly Tourism, along with cultural tourism industry figures, media guests, and important invitees, gathered to witness the official debut of the ORYARD brand’s first project. The ceremony prominently unveiled the ORYARD brand philosophy and value proposition, and amidst a warm atmosphere, Changsha Poly Oryard Hotel was officially fully launched.
A representative from Poly Tourism stated, “As the debut of the ORYARD brand, Changsha Poly Oryard Hotel embodies Poly’s new exploration of high-end travel culture. The project was meticulously built by Poly Development Hunan Company and professionally operated by Poly Tourism. From soft opening to formal launch, we have continuously focused on creating excellent products, services, and lifestyles, striving to perfectly integrate the understated elegance of Eastern culture with international standards of impeccable service. We aim to offer global guests a cultural resonance and spiritual enjoyment that transcends mere accommodation, and we are committed to making it a new benchmark for the high-end hotel industry in Changsha and even China.”