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Top SuiTeS of China’S emerging CiTieS
International business centers Shenzhen,
Guangzhou and Chengdu are expand-
ing Asian commerce beyond Hong Kong,
Shanghai and Beijing. With a new influx of
elite business travelers, a host of new hotel
suites have opened this year to welcome,
and dazzle, these captains of industry.
By SCott Goetz
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The riTz-CarlTon, ShenzhenThe RiTz-CaRlTon SuiTe
Key selling points | located on the 27th floor, this suite features
a two-story grand entrance and living room with floor-to-ceiling
windows that offer a 270-degree panoramic view of the city.
Standout service | Guests are met at the airport by the Club
Manager, who serves chilled dom Pérignon or Veuve Clicquot
in a rolls-royce Phantom during the ride to the hotel.
Style | Contemporary Western with Chinese accents, by
Hirsch Bedner Associates, 2009
Special amenities | Bang & olufsen entertainment
technology, Preciosa crystal chandelier, Kohler oversized
Jacuzzi, dornbracht shower, lutron lighting system
Square footage | 4,801
number of rooms in suite | Six
number of bathrooms | two and one half-bath
number of rooms and suites in hotel | 282,
including 43 suites
Who’s slept here? | turkish President Abdullah Gul
nightly rate | $7,040
location | Fuhua San road, Futian district
Contact | General Manager Iwan dietschi,
86-755-2222-2222 ext. 8088; [email protected];
www.ritzcarlton.com/shenzhen
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MASTER BEDROOM / PANGU PRESIDENTIAL SUITE
PANGU 7 STAR HOTEL BEIJINGCombining a prestigious location overlooking the Beijing Olympic Park, and an auspicious
East-meets-West design built according to ancient Chinese feng shui principles, the Pangu
7 Star Hotel is part of the stunning Pangu Plaza development, which will also comprise
luxury offices, residences and flagship stores of the world’s most luxurious brands. Located
on Beijing’s new axis of prestige and power, the complex sits adjacent to the historical cen-
tral axis that stretches from the Forbidden City to the 2008 Olympic Park. With interiors by
Milan-based Italian-Brazilian designer Ricardo Bello Dias, the 234-room hotel epitomizes
opulent 21st-century modernity and is set to become a distinct and recognizable icon for
new China. Lavish but welcoming, the design strikes a masterful balance between Chinese
classical tradition and contemporary European glamour, and the expert personalized ser-
vices, delicious culinary offerings and perfect location will leave you wanting for nothing.
Location: 27 Central North 4th Ring Drive, Chaoyang District, Beijing, ChinaVIP Contact: Executive Assistant Manager Peter YangPhone: 86-10-5906-7777 ext. 6250Email: [email protected]: www.panguhotel.com
TOP SUITE: PANGU PRESIDENTIAL SUITE Square footage: 5,255Nightly rate: ¥88,888 (about $13,550), plus 15 percent service chargeNumber of rooms in suite: FiveNumber of entrances to suite: OneNumber of baths: Two, each 269 square feet, with separate monsoon rain showers and Kaldewei hot tubs from GermanySuite style: Opulent, East-meets-West elegance, by Ricar-do Bello Dias. No expense was spared in the making of this suite: Marble sourced from Europe was hand-engraved with traditional Chinese motifs by local craftsmen, and furnish-ings, lighting and technology were designed by leading global brands, including BAGA, Metis and Baker (as featured in The White House). Gorgeous copper-panel, Italian-made reproduc-tions of priceless artworks from the Forbidden City adorn the suite, an extremely unique decorative element, as Pangu 7 Star is the only hotel with permission from the Palace Museum to reproduce these Tang, Ming and Qing Dynasty masterpieces.Key selling points: This truly expansive suite offers breath-taking views of the Bird’s Nest national stadium and Water Cube aquatic center. Enjoy an outdoor terrace, eight-person formal dining table, a digital fireplace in all rooms, remote-control
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panoramic view / pangu plaza
curtains and a 24-hour personalized butler service. Spectacular comfort abounds, and you’ll appreciate finer touches like the Frette bathrobes and 600-thread-count egyptian cotton linens. Number of suites in hotel: 140
TOP RESTAURANTSWenqi Chinese Restaurant: Diners enjoy exceptional exclusivity and upscale cantonese and chiu chow cuisine in one of 26 individually styled private dining rooms, each elegantly outfitted in a chinese, english, French, Thai or Balinese theme.Contact: manager Joey chung, 86-10-5906-7668; [email protected] Garden: located on the hotel’s second floor and offering a panoramic view of the water cube, the restaurant serves a sumptuous variety of Japanese sashimi and sushi, imported seafood, chinese and western cuisine and delicious desserts.Kaden Minokichi: Founded in 1716, Kaden minokichi is a tra-ditional gem from Kyoto, Japan with set kaiseki menus. at the restaurant’s first international branch, you’ll sample the finest cuisine from Kyoto in six private tatami-laid rooms.
TOP LOUNGESHappiness Lounge: This trendy lounge offers champagne, cocktails and fine wines, alongside sweeping views of the water cube and Bird’s nest from a 21st-floor perch. Secluded enclaves and a vip room are perfect for intimate conversation.Karma Lounge: Situated adjacent to the lobby, this residential-style lounge is the ideal venue for high teas and evening aperitifs, as well as gourmet bar eats.
SPECIAL SERVICES• 24-hour personalized butler service for all guests • Technogym fitness facilities• Luxurious spa suites and an indoor pool are in development
and scheduled to open in 2011
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KempinSKi hoTel ShenzhenPReSidenTial SuiTe
Key selling points | Situated on the 25th floor, this suite has
a spacious main foyer, a luxuriously furnished master bed-
room with a large bathroom, a second bedroom, a separate
lounge, a dining room and a kitchenette.
Standout service | Wake up in the silk bed to the aroma of
freshly ground coffee (prepared by your butler).
Style | Classic elegance, by John Chan, 2006
Special amenities | Jacuzzi, 24-hour chauffeured limousine,
24-hour butler service, 24-hour flexible check-in/check out,
Meixin bath products, Ming zi de linens
Square footage | 2,637
number of rooms in suite | Five
number of bathrooms | two and two half-baths
number of rooms and suites in hotel | 390, including
39 suites
Who’s slept here? | the Austrian Consul General, Arabic
royalty
nightly rate | $4,010
location | Hai de San dao, Hou Hai Bin road, nanshan
district
Contact | deputy General Manager eric Wang,
86-755-8888-8888; [email protected];
www.kempinski-shenzhen.com
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JW marrioTT hoTel ShenzhenJin Mao PReSidenTial SuiTe
Key selling points | Check into this brand-new hotel suite on
the 26th floor and relax in the marble Jacuzzi while gazing
out at the city skyline (as well as the greenery of Shenzhen
Golf Club next to the hotel). the suite, with its modern West-
ern design, feels like a deluxe home-away-from-home.
Standout service | Complimentary breakfast, hors
d’oeuvres and cocktails for suite guests
Style | Contemporary and sleek, by Hirsch Bedner Associ-
ates, 2009
Special amenities | Gianfranco Ferre toiletries, Bose sound
system, 24-hour butler service, iPod dock
Square footage | 1,980
number of rooms in suite | Four
number of bathrooms | two and one half-bath
number of rooms and suites in hotel | 411,
including 20 suites
Who’s slept here? | this new hotel will attract the C-level
business crowd.
nightly rate | $5,588
location | Shennan Boulevard, Futian district
Contact | General Manager Colin young, 86-755-226-98668;
www.jwmarriottshenzhen.com
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fuTian Shangri-la, Shenzhen PReSidenTial SuiTe
Key selling points | this premium suite is located on the
38th floor and contains two spacious parlors, kitchenette
facilities and a luxurious dining room that can accommodate
up to 14 people (and includes private butler service). the in-
room steam/sauna cubicle is a great way to relax.
Standout service | A hotel guest left his laptop in a taxi, so
staff got the word out through the local media and the laptop
was returned.
Style | elegant and contemporary, by BBG-BBGM, 2009
Special amenities | l’occitane toiletries, 52-inch lCd tV,
dVd/Cd/MP3 stereo system
Square footage | 3,100
number of rooms in suite | Five
number of bathrooms | one and one half-bath
number of rooms and suites in hotel | 498, including
50 suites
Who’s slept here? | this just-opened suite will surely attract
top clientele.
nightly rate | $5,345
location | yi tian road, Futian district
Contact | General Manager Gerhard Hecker, 86-755-8256-
0688; [email protected];
www.shangri-la.com
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grand hyaTT guangzhouChaiRMan SuiTe
Key selling points | An open-space concept dominates
this residence, which evokes privacy and intimacy. By
use of sliding doors, the open space can be divided into
various independent areas and is designed to be the most
spectacular “home” suite in Guangzhou.
Standout service | Hotel staff changed airline tickets and
limo service from Guangzhou to Hong Kong for two guests.
Style | Contemporary with Asian influences, by remedios
Siembieda Inc., 2008
Special amenities | Molton Brown toiletries, duravit
bathroom fixtures, Siemens and Ariston kitchen appliances,
de Buyer cookware
Square footage | 2,691
number of rooms in suite | one
number of bathrooms | one and one half-bath
number of rooms and suites in hotel | 375,
including 28 suites
Who’s slept here? | this newly minted suite should draw
international Ceos as well as local celebs.
nightly rate | $3,810
location | zhujiang West road, Pearl river new City
Contact | General Manager david Chan, 86-20-839-61234;
[email protected]; www.guangzhou.grand.hyatt.com
The riTz-CarlTon, guangzhouThe RiTz-CaRlTon SuiTe
Key selling points | this 38th-floor suite features a
270-degree panorama of the Pearl river and the city’s
landmarks, and includes “the most expensive honor bar on
earth”—a customizable walk-in wine cellar.
Standout services | In-suite events, from a romantic
candlelight dinner to a VIP party, are the forte of this hotel.
Style | european with subtle oriental influence, by Hirsch
Bedner Associates, 2008
Special amenities | 24-hour chauffeured Mercedes-
Benz service, 24-hour butler service, Bulgari toiletries,
888-thread-count bedding, Bose sound system
Square footage | 4,500
number of rooms in suite | Five
number of bathrooms | two and one half-bath
number of rooms and suites in hotel | 350,
including 35 suites
Who’s slept here? | Multinational Ceos and local business
leaders
nightly rate | $6,570
location | Pearl river new City, tianhe district
Contact | General Manager Michelle Caporicci,
86-20-3813-6801; [email protected];
www.ritzcarlton.com
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Shangri-la hoTel, Chengdu PReSidenTial SuiTe
Key selling points | this top Chengdu suite, reminiscent of
an inviting modern home with wood walls and plush fabrics,
features a separate kitchen, cloakroom, inner sanctum,
sauna/steam room and a ten-person dining table.
Standout service | one guest requested his favorite butler from
the sister property in Kowloon be flown in to take care of him.
Style | traditional Chinese style, by Hirsch Bedner
Associates, 2009
Special amenities | Massage bathtub, l’occitane amenities,
800-thread count bedding
Square footage | 2,970
number of rooms in suite | Four
number of bathrooms | two
number of rooms and suites in hotel | 596,
including 11 suites
Who’s slept here? | World Bank Group leader robert B.
zoellick, singer Jacky Cheung, actor Andy lau
nightly rate | $4,390
location | Binjiang dong road, Jinjiang district
Contact | General Manager Kieran twomey,
86-28-8409-7000; [email protected];
www.shangri-la.com/chengdu
Shangri-la hoTel, guangzhou ShangRi-la SuiTe
Key selling points | this suite offers an expansive floor plan
and ceiling-high windows with magnificent views of the Pearl
river. A spacious sitting room, kitchenette and dining area
provide the comforts of a home-away-from-home.
Standout service | one guest left his camera at the airport;
staff located it and delivered it to the guest’s residence in
Qingdao.
Style | european with Asian flair, by lrF designers limited,
2005
Special amenities | l’occitane and Chanel toiletries,
limousine service, 24-hour butler service
Square footage | 3,279
number of rooms in suite | Six
number of bathrooms | two
number of rooms and suites in hotel | 704,
including 65 suites
Who’s slept here? | Jackie Chan, Singapore Senior Minister
Goh Chok tong, Vietnam Prime Minister nguyen tan dung
nightly rate | $3,571
location | Hui zhan dong road, Hai zhu district
Contact | General Manager Sunny Paw, 86-20-8917-8888;
[email protected]; www.shangri-la.com
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Key selling points | the Presidential Mansion took one year
and over 75,000 man-hours to build, and at nearly 18,000
square feet, the seven-bedroom suite is one of the largest in
mainland China.
Standout services | the mansion offers 24-hour “British
style” butler service, a choice of luxury cars on call, a
personal barber, personal masseur and, if requested, a
personal chef.
Style | Authentic Chinese, by owner deng Hong, 2009
Special amenities | Private karaoke room, l’occitane bath
products, Bose sound system, Sony 50-inch lCd tV
Square footage | 18,000
number of rooms in suite | Seven
number of bathrooms | 12
number of rooms and suites in hotel | 560,
including 68 suites
Who’s slept here? | Musician yoshiki Hayashi, rock band
x-Japan
nightly rate | $10,000
location | 88 Century City Boulevard
Contact | General Manager david lim, 86-28-8534-9999;
[email protected]; www.intercontinental.com
KempinSKi hoTel Chengdu PReSidenTial SuiTe
Key selling points | the Presidential Suite is located on the
20th floor of this brand new hotel. A spacious living room
gives way to two bedrooms with en suite private baths plus
an elegant guest powder room, as well as a dining table
for six, a kitchenette and a private study room. the master
bedroom suite has its own sauna.
Standout services | executive Floor amenities include
complimentary cocktails and snack service.
Style | Modern comfort, by Bilkey llinas design, 2004
Special amenities | International tV and movie channels,
multi-lingual voicemail messaging system, lCd tV, marble
bathroom
Square footage | 2,583
number of rooms in suite | Five
number of bathrooms | three
number of rooms and suites in hotel | 482
Who’s slept here? | Shaquille o’neal, nicolas Sarkozy and
other politicos
nightly rate | About $3,188
location | no. 42, South ren Min road, 4th Section
Contact | General Manager Fritz Schenkel, 86-28-8526-9999;
www.kempinski-chengdu.com
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