Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has signed a deal to manage a 320-bedroom hotel currently under development in Chengdu, the capital of China's Sichuan province.

Mandarin Oriental, Chengdu, is slated to open in 2015 and will form part of a luxury mixed-use development located on a prime riverfront site in the Jin-jiang district – close to the city’s key commercial and entertainment areas and opposite the ancient Wang-jiang Park.

The hotel will be positioned as the most sophisticated luxury hotel in Western China. Located on the top 33 floors of an iconic tower, it will feature a 2,740sq m (29,500sq ft) Spa at Mandarin Oriental with feature 10 expansive treatment rooms.

It will offer a comprehensive range of wellness, beauty and massage treatments – including Mandarin Oriental’s signature programmes as well as specifically developed treatments inspired by Chinese traditions and customs.

Other facilities include a health club and an indoor swimming pool.

The owner and developer of the project is Chengdu Mind River Land Co., Ltd. The Hong Kong-based international architectural firm, Aedas, has been appointed as master planner and architect.

Edouard Ettedgui, group CEO of MOHG, said: “This project presents an ideal opportunity to further grow our brand in the mainland, and we are looking forward to creating the best luxury hotel in this dynamic city, the capital of this important economic and culturally rich province.”

MOHG operates – or has under development – 45 hotels, which represents almost 11,000 rooms in 28 countries; 19 hotels in Asia, 13 in The Americas and 13 in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.