Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts is set to launch two luxury hotels and spas in Shanghai and Tianjin, China by December.

Shanghai On the Bund and Tianjin Riverside will open in October and November respectively.

Shanghai on the Bund has 130 suites including signature suites which feature panoramic views and a private dipping pool. In addition the Banyan Suite will include its own private swimming pool.

The spa, which spans three floors of the resort, features 11 treatment rooms along with a beauty salon, nail bar and Banyan Tree Gallery.

Asian-inspired wellness therapies will be delivered by therapists trained by the Banyan Tree Spa Academy.

A range of special packages are on offer including the 150-minute signature package, Banyan Hot Stones, where hot stones are massaged over the body along with the use of warm Clarity Oil that help discharge the body of toxins. A 120-minute Chinese Traditions package is also on offer featuring a selection of classic Chinese therapies including Yin For Her and Yin For Him packages.

The resort also has four food and beverage outlets - Oceans, Ming Yuan, Banyan Lounge Stars and Tai Hei - offering a variety of cuisine including seafood, Chinese, Cantonese-style and sushi eateries.

Other facilities include conference rooms, a fitness centre and a large indoor swimming pool.

The second hotel set to open is the Tianjin Riverside, which is located on the east bank of the Hai River that runs through Tianjin in North China. The resort will have 159 suites overlooking the Hai River.

The resort will also have a Banyan Tree Spa featuring the signature treatments and packages. A range of dining options will also be available at this resort from traditional Cantonese fare to grilled seafood and meat specialities.