Frasers by Modena opens in Shenzhen

ASAP Operator Member Frasers Hospitality has opened its Modena by Fraser Shenzhen, marking the refreshed brand’s debut into Southern China.

The 325 apartments feature transformable spaces shaped around the rhythms of everyday urban life, ranging between 31 sqm studios to 103 sqm two-bedroom apartments, with kitchenettes, washer-dryers and complimentary WiFi access.

Each is allocated with a hobby zone that’s left open-ended to allow guests to make the space their own, and residents can opt for units with flexible configurations including transformable furniture or lofts.

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