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The international hotel brand unveils luxury seaside sanctuary in Qinhuangdao, Zhuan Ti reports.
On May 8, international luxury hotel brand Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts opens the doors to its newest property in the Haigang district of Qinhuangdao, a small seaside city located about 300 kilometers east of Beijing that is renowned for its blue waters and golden beaches.
Situated in one of China's more popular summer destinations, Shangri-La Hotel, Qinhuangdao has a prime year-round location along Bohai Bay and is a 15-minute drive from the train station, where travelers can connect to Tianjin and Beijing in under two hours via high-speed links.
Qinhuangdao, Hebei province, bears the name of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC) who unified the nation's diverse state walls into the Great Wall. Next to the hotel are attractions such as the Olympic Sports Center Stadium, National Forest Park and Xin'ao Marine World. Shanhaiguan Airport is a 35-minute drive away.
The Golden Dream Bay, a high-density residential beachfront community and entertainment zone, is home to the 23-story Shangri-La Hotel, Qinhuangdao. Inside the hotel's light-filled spaces, plum blossoms, found naturally throughout the city, are used as a d��cor motif to embellish the hotel's intricate light installations, carpet patterns and guestroom headboards.
The natural wonders surrounding the hotel come through in the hotel through its use of golden tones and cream hues in each of the hotel's 330 guestrooms and suites, which are the largest in the city. Spaciously sized at between 45 to 135 square meters and utilizing full-length windows that look out to the sea, the rooms feature a contrast of light and dark woods, a plush sofa, ample desk space, a marble-appointed bathroom and Shangri-La amenities and conveniences. Most rooms offer a balcony overlooking Bohai Bay.
From the 20th floor to the 22nd, Horizon Club rooms provide an even higher standard of accommodation that is matched by personalized service from the concierge team at the spacious Horizon Club Lounge on the 23rd floor. Guests in Horizon Club rooms can enjoy breakfast, all-day refreshments, use of the club's meeting facilities and sea views from the terrace. Like all Shangri-La properties worldwide, Wi-Fi is complimentary and accessible throughout the hotel and available in its limousines.
The hotel's wellness facilities comprise a 25-meter indoor free-form pool, a fully equipped gym as well as Jacuzzi and spa with nine treatment rooms. Bicycle rentals afford guests the option to take a leisurely ride on the beach path or around the waterfront neighborhood.
The hotel's restaurants offer a culinary journey through Northeast China. At Cafe Qin, exposed kitchens create an animated experience for family-style dining from the best buffets and �� la carte dishes in the city. The restaurant leads to the hotel's garden, which seats 60 people for alfresco gatherings and has stunning sea views.
The contemporarily designed Qin Xiang Ge Chinese Restaurant - accented by dark ebony paneling and maroon upholstery - specializes in traditional northeastern as well as Cantonese dishes. Chinese Executive Chef Alex Guo brings the freshest seafood to guests of Qin Xiang Ge, which has 15 private rooms, half of which face Bohai Bay.
At the heart of Shangri-La Hotel, Qinhuangdao is its elegant lobby lounge with panoramic vistas of Bohai Bay. The sunbathed venue is perfect for enjoying live music, light dining and afternoon tea.
On the second and third floors are eleven function rooms, including a Grand Ballroom, which is the city's largest at over 1,658 square meters. All meeting rooms are equipped with the latest technology to host conferences or celebrations.
To take advantage of Shangri-La Hotel, Qinhuangdao's opening offer, which starts at 558 yuan ($90) a night and includes breakfast for one person, 20 percent discount on laundry and double Golden Circle points, visit www.shangri-la.com/qinhuangdao. The offer is available until Dec 31 and subject to a 15 percent service charge.
Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, one of the world's premier hotel companies, currently owns or manages 90 hotels under the Shangri-La brand with a room inventory of over 37,000. Over four decades, the group has established its brand hallmark of "hospitality from the heart". The group has upcoming projects on the Chinese mainland and in Cambodia, India, Mongolia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Qatar and Sri Lanka.
Contact the writer at zhuanti@chinadaily.com.cn
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Shangri-La Hotel, Qinhuangdao is located in a small seaside city about 300 kilometers east of Beijing that is renowned for its blue waters and golden beaches. Photos Provided to China Daily |
(China Daily 05/08/2015 page12)
