CapitaLand’s wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited, has secured contracts to manage two more serviced residence properties in Xi’an and Shenzhen.

Somerset Gaoxin, Xi’an, and Somerset Grandview, Shenzhen, are scheduled to open in 2012 and 2013 respectively.

When completed, the 233-unit Somerset Gaoxin, Xi’an and 128-unit Somerset Grandview, Shenzhen will offer a range of apartment types from studios to three- bedroom units, catering to the different lifestyle needs of both short- and long-stay travellers.

All apartments will provide a fully-equipped kitchen, ensuite bathroom and separate living and work areas. Residents can enjoy a leisurely swim in the pool, work out in the gymnasium, or discover Xi’an and Shenzhen through Ascott’s residents’ programmes. There will also be a playroom in each property to cater to travellers with children.

Somerset Gaoxin, Xi’an, is Ascott’s first Somerset-branded serviced residence in the city. Strategically located on Tang Yan Road, which is within the new commercial centre of the Xi’an Hi-tech Development Zone, the serviced residence will be surrounded by many technology and financial services enterprises.

Residents will enjoy convenient access to various amenities including shopping malls and supermarkets, as well as the Tang Dynasty City Wall Park, a major attraction located just next to Somerset Gaoxin, Xi’an. The serviced residence will also be part of a mixed development which comprises a clubhouse and a retail podium.

Somerset Grandview, Shenzhen, will be centrally located on Xinsha Road, close to the Futian Central Business District. The property will be next to the Shenzhen Golf and Country Club and it will be surrounded by high-end office towers, shopping malls, and food & beverage outlets.

Travellers will enjoy a wide range of dining and retail options at two nearby major shopping malls — Coco Park and Central Walk. Somerset Grandview, Shenzhen will also provide easy access to transportation including subways, taxis and buses.