CHANGSHA, China
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International announced the opening of The Meixi Lake Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Changsha, in China's Hunan region.
The Meixi Lake Hotel joins The Luxury Collection brand's expanding portfolio in China, which currently includes the legendary Astor Hotel in Tianjin, Twelve at Hengshan and The Hongta Hotel in Shanghai, The Royal Begonia Resort in Sanya, The Azure Qiantang in Hangzhou, The Castle Hotel in Dalian and The Grand Mansion in Nanjing.
"The opening of The Meixi Lake Hotel is a momentous occasion for the brand, as we continue to strengthen The Luxury Collection's presence in China," said Meredith Dichter, global brand director, The Luxury Collection. "Boasting a portfolio of more than 100 hotels around the world, The Luxury Collection offers global explorers the chance to experience some of the world's most inspiring destinations while enjoying [service and style]."
The hotel's design is inspired by the famous poem "Journey to the Immortal Peach Garden" by Tao Yuanming, a seminal piece of Chinese utopian literature about a local fisherman who travels upstream and discovers a hidden paradise behind a grove of blossoming peach trees. Artistic elements and interior design echo the tranquility of Tao's secret utopian grove. With exterior architecture by Callison RTKL, interior by HBA and all dining and event venues designed by Rockwell Group Madrid, the hotel's aesthetic embodies Tao's vision.
The Meixi Lake Hotel features 310 guest rooms, including six suites and a 3,000 square-foot Presidential Suite. Guests can enjoy views of the Yuelu Mountain and the Meixi Lake from the comfort of their rooms. The hotel also offers an array of guest amenities, including a heated indoor swimming pool and a spa.
The property features 33,000 square feet of event space on the third level overlooking Meixi Lake including meeting rooms and an 11,800-square-foot Grand Ballroom.
Guests can choose from four distinct culinary experiences including the Lobby Lounge, a contemporary bar offering a selection of signature cocktails and authentic teas; a destination tea house; The Field, an all-day dining restaurant; The Peach Garden, a farm-to-table concept that offers Hunan and Cantonese specialties, and finally, the Chic & Twist on 5, a stylish steakhouse and wine cellar that transitions into a late night lounge.
