LIAONING, China
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has launched The Castle Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Dalian. The property is owned by the Dalian Yifang Group and managed by Starwood.
The hotel commands an imposing presence with its palatial structure set amid lush foliage on Lotus Mountain in Dalian, Northeast China. Overlooking Xinghai Square as well as Xinghai Bay and the Yellow Sea, The Castle Hotel offers 292 upscale guest rooms and suites as well as 67 residences, offering ocean views with a regal but contemporary design.
It also features three restaurants with creative and authentic cuisine options unique to Dalian. Zhen Bao offers authentic gourmet Cantonese fare featuring fresh "sea-to-table" seafood from Dalian and "farm-to-table" meats and produce; Collections is an all-day dining restaurant with an international menu; and the Royal Cellar features home-brewed German beer and northern European specialties. Guests looking to relax can visit The Lobby or Aristocrat Lounges.
The Castle Hotel is also a burgeoning special events venue, offering a spacious grand ballroom, seven function rooms and a massive open-air rooftop garden.
The property also offers a large indoor swimming pool, fitness center and the Kaiser Spa.
As a nod to its European heritage, Dalian is a center for fashion, soccer, craft beer and numerous green spaces. Each year, the city hosts European-inspired events that attract visitors from the region and the globe, like the Dalian International Beer Festival and the Dalian International Fashion Festival.
