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Dangkou Ancient Town Hotel Wuxi – MGallery Collection
by WATG & Wimberly Interiors

Dangkou Ancient Town Hotel Wuxi – MGallery Collection

by WATG & Wimberly Interiors

Shortlisted: Hotel Design - Asia Pacific Award

The International Hotel & Property Awards 2025

Designed by WATG, Hotel Wuxi is an authentic, hyper-localised retreat set in the serene heart of Dangkou Ancient Town. The design draws deeply from the Jiangnan-style water town’s historic fabric—where canals thread through the landscape and moon bridges elegantly arch over tranquil waterways. WATG’s integrated design celebrates this heritage while crafting a refined and immersive guest experience.

Inspired by the intellectual legacy of grandmaster Hua Tai Shi, the design language translates literary and cultural themes into tactile, experiential spaces. The Living Room—comprising the lobby and lounge—is envisioned as a traditional library, paying homage to Hua’s pursuits. Towering bookshelves frame the space, while natural materials such as timber and stone evoke a timeless elegance. The feature wall transforms into a bar, offering flexibility while enhancing the guest journey.

Internal courtyards, north–south orientation, and layered spatial sequences reflect the formality of traditional Jiangnan architecture. Villas and garden rooms echo the scale and rhythm of the ancient town, while the resort’s northern end evolves into a more modern, expressive interpretation—bridging past and present.

Water, both symbolic and functional, links the site’s experiences. Guests are transported by boat, enjoying a ‘slow travel’ journey through canals that flow into the resort. Terraces overlook waterways and curated views of moon bridges create poetic moments throughout the day.

By embedding narrative, heritage, and design into a cohesive whole, WATG has crafted Hotel Wuxi as more than a destination—it is a living story of culture, serenity, and contemporary luxury.

Location: Wuxi, China

Architect: WATG

Interior Designer: Wimberly Interiors

Hotel Group/ Developer: Accor

Photography: Seth Powers

WATG & Wimberly Interiors has been shortlisted for Hotel Design – Asia Pacific Award in The International Hotel & Property Awards 2025.

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