In 2015, Stanford Residences Jing’an, the brand’s first high‑end serviced apartment, made its grand debut in Shanghai. Since then, guided by its core philosophy “Elevated Living, Refined Elegance”, Stanford Residences has been committed to creating a warm and quality “home away from home” for global elites and expatriates over the past decade.
To mark this significant 10th anniversary milestone, Stanford Residences hosted its 2025 Client & Partner Appreciation Gala in Shanghai, expressing sincere gratitude to tenants and partners for their trust and support over more than ten years. As a long-standing tradition, the brand connects with its community through diverse appreciation events each year. Under the theme “Cheers to 10 Years!”, guests gathered in a warm and harmonious atmosphere to review the brand’s decade‑long journey, witness its remarkable growth from a single project to a multi‑district leader in prime urban areas, and celebrate the enduring trust and friendship that transcend distances.
Glorious Achievements: Service Excellence Refines a Benchmark of Quality Living
As the year draws to a close, driven by favorable market conditions and surging demand for high‑quality accommodation, Shanghai’s rental market has entered a new phase of growth. In prime locations such as Jing’an Temple and the Hengfu Preservation Area, Stanford Residences stands out among competitors with its premium “High Standards + Bespoke Service” butler model, becoming the preferred long‑stay choice for global professionals and expatriate families.
Every lease represents a solemn trust in secure and comfortable living; every joyful year‑end gathering strengthens the irreplaceable bond between the brand, its clients and partners. This mutual warmth has become a solid driving force for Stanford Residences’ continued development.
Despite global economic fluctuations, Stanford Residences has maintained an impressive average occupancy rate of over 90%. It has also earned numerous prestigious accolades, including the World Travel Awards and China Culture and Tourism Star Awards, demonstrating its steady strength and industry recognition.
At the 10th anniversary celebration, senior agents and industry professionals gathered to confirm the ongoing leading performance of Stanford Residences Jing’an and Stanford Residences Xuhui. Industry experts noted:
“Stanford Residences Jing’an enjoys unrivaled advantages in the Nanjing West Road business district and comprehensive TOD transit connectivity, with an average lease term significantly higher than the industry average. Stanford Residences Xuhui deeply integrates the cultural and lifestyle resources of the Hengfu Preservation Area, creating an idyllic urban residence ideal for long‑term stays. Many domestic and international families have chosen to settle here for consecutive years.”
Industry Leadership: High Occupancy Reflects Strong Brand Strength
During the event, representatives from domestic and international partner agencies spoke highly of Stanford Residences’ stable asset performance and professional, efficient operation services.
“Stanford Residences remains a trusted partner in the high‑end rental market. Its dedication to product excellence aligns perfectly with the city’s demand for premium living, and we are confident in its future development.”
These sincere testimonials represent recognition of the past decade and anticipation for the journey ahead.
Strategic Expansion: Dual‑Brand Layout Unfolds a New Chapter of Quality
The brand shared its future development roadmap at the event: building on its decade of success in the high‑end rental market both domestically and internationally, Stanford Residences will further expand its strategic footprint, deepen its focus on premium living services, and respond precisely to growing and diverse market demand.
Notably, leveraging Stanford Residences’ extensive operational expertise, the group’s sister apartment brand Zhenyi launched its latest project: Nanjing Zhenyi Hexi Apartment, which officially opened in October. As the flagship component of Nanjing AKIS LinkCity Complex, the apartment embraces the philosophy “Refined Comfort, Serene Living” and debuted in the heart of Hexi CBD, injecting new vitality into the city’s rental market.
The Next Decade: Reimagining Refined Living
After ten years of development, Stanford Residences remains true to its founding vision of “Elevated Living, Refined Elegance”, building ideal homes for global elites. At the celebration, long‑term residents, as “brand friends”, shared their living experiences:
“This is not only a stable and high‑quality living environment, but also a warm community like a neighborhood. We feel a true sense of home even in a foreign city.”
Such heartfelt recognition embodies the essence of Stanford Residences’ “home away from home” service philosophy.
From this 10th anniversary milestone, Stanford Residences will continue to refine its service core, with a more mature operating system and attentive details. It will cross geographical boundaries to create secure, warm and ideal residences for more discerning expatriates, and write a brilliant chapter for the next decade.
Source: China.com