HANGZHOU, China
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts unveiled Shangri-La, Hangzhou. Since establishing its first China property in Hangzhou more than three decades ago, the Hong Kong-based group has returned to the heart of one of the eight ancient Chinese capital cities to open a 417-room property that fuses the best of the past with present.
The new-build hotel is located in the vibrant Kerry Central Complex – a modern mixed-use development in downtown Xiacheng district with an office tower, apartments and a high-end shopping mall – and is a five-minute walk to the historic West Lake and acclaimed UNESCO site.
Nearby is another renowned World Heritage cultural site, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, as well as the high-speed train station and international airport.
“We couldn’t be more excited to open a second hotel in Hangzhou and extend Shangri-La’s genuine heart-warming hospitality to travelers arriving at a destination that melds history with modernity,” said Greg Dogan, Shangri-La president and chief executive officer. “Shangri-La will continue to play an important role in curating authentic guest experiences to showcase the qualities that make Hangzhou so special.”
Art objects, from a traditional silk painting of West Lake in the lobby to a custom-designed chandelier that mimics rippling water, are displayed around the 13-story hotel.
Guest rooms offer views of the city or West Lake and feature delicate pieces of Hangzhou’s famous ice crack Ge Kiln porcelain and emblems of the lotus flower that blooms in summer along the freshwater lake. On the top floors are the Executive Suites, Speciality Suites and the Horizon Club Lounge. Horizon Club and suite guests can enjoy extra privileges including express check-in and check-out, complimentary breakfast buffet, all-day refreshments, evening cocktails and full concierge service.
The hotel’s restaurants and bar present a range of concepts for socializing and entertaining. Diners are transported to a European-style restaurant at Central Market and offering specialty craft beers by the resident brew master, Midtown Brewery will offer small plates, comfort dishes and personalized tasting menus.
Shangri-La Hangzhou offers 10 function rooms, including a 5,500-square-foot ballroom that seats 840 guests.
