Guangzhou – W
Hotels Worldwide has opened W Guangzhou, the first W
Hotel in mainland China.
With an iconic architectural building set on
the ancient Pearl River, W Guangzhou brings a new interpretation of
modern luxury to China, seamlessly blending the city’s storied
traditions with the W brand’s dynamic and future-forward designs.
The
44th W Hotel globally, W Guangzhou marks a rapid Asian
expansion for the W brand, which has plans to more than double its
current footprint of nine hotels to nearly 20 over the next five years.
“W
Hotels has a strong pipeline of global growth, specifically in Asia,
and mainland China is a highly-anticipated and strategic market for us
as we continue to reinvent the luxury hotel landscape with each new W
Hotel opening,” said Paul James, Global Brand Leader, W Hotels
Worldwide, St. Regis, and The Luxury Collection. “W Guangzhou will set a
new scene in the city with its innovative design, buzzing bars and
restaurants and Whatever/Whenever service, showcasing what’s new and
next for both our jet set guests and trendsetting locals.”
W Guangzhou is situated in the city’s bustling Pearl River New Town District, a
rapidly evolving center of entertainment, commerce and design, that is
home to dozens of Fortune 500 companies and luxury shopping malls,
adjacent to some of China’s oldest cultural treasures. The hotel,
complete with 317 guest rooms and suites,
offers a fully integrated contemporary lifestyle experience that
stylishly reflects Guangzhou’s unique energy and personality as an
ancient city in the midst of a modern economic explosion.
“We are delighted to debut the W brand’s modern, design-led experience in mainland China,” said
Stephen Ho, President Asia Pacific, Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Worldwide, Inc. “As Guangzhou sets the pace for its continuing
transformation from ancient to modern, W Guangzhou will help redefine
the emerging cosmopolitan and urban lifestyle.”
Iconic Design High Above the Ancient Pearl River
The
design of W Guangzhou uniquely juxtaposes the historic capital city’s
modern urban tapestry through its cutting-edge architecture and modern
interiors. The exterior, defined by sleek black
glass, has been envisioned by renowned architect Rocco Yim, who has
developed some of China’s most recognizable and iconic projects,
including Guangzhou’s Guangdong Museum. A stunning entrance features a
19-meter tall “Luminous Water Wall” by WETDesign, evocative of
Impressionist paintings with a liquid mosaic of light, lines and color.
W Guangzhou’s guestrooms and suites have been designed by award-winning agency, Yabu Pushelberg, as a retreat away from the hustle and bright lights of the city. Ranging from Spectacular to WOW, W Guangzhou offers seven different categories of guestrooms perfectly suited for the global jet-setter. All guest rooms and suites feature the first motion sensor capability in the city, the signature W Bed, Munchie Box stocked with exclusive amenities, 46” LED HD TV, state-of-the-art surround sound system, high-speed Wi-Fi, and MP3 player plug-and-play device. All bathrooms are complete with Bliss® amenities to ensure a relaxing experience after a day of shopping or a night out on the town.
A New Scene Debuts in Guangzhou
W
Guangzhou features two dynamic nightlife venues and three signature
restaurants, setting a new style scene in the capital city. At night,
guests can sip, flirt and mingle at WOOBAR™, where
furniture is art, mixologists create molecular cocktails, and DJ’s spin
the latest tunes to set the mood. WOOBAR will hold monthly Happenings
events, showcasing the latest in design, fashion and music for both
guests and locals alike.
Fei Ultralounge,
featuring a bold design and pulsating light installation that can be
seen from both inside and outside the hotel, is the newest nightlife
destination in Guangzhou. Transferring the energy of the vibrant city
to the dance floor, the DJ keeps the dance floor moving until the early
morning.
Yan Yu, created in collaboration with celebrity Chef Jereme Leung, presents
a symphony of Cantonese and other stylish delicacies in this
masterfully designed menu. See and be seen at the Chef’s table in the
modern dining room, or escape to one of the seven private dining rooms
for a more intimate affair.
I by Inagiku,
Guangzhou’s first Japanese hotel restaurant, offers a completely unique
experience for visitors. Offering indoor or garden dining options,
guests can also mix and mingle at the Sake bar or casually dine at the
sushi and teppanyaki counter.
The Kitchen Table™ is
a home away from home that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a
stylishly relaxed, welcoming setting with large oversized tables and an
open kitchen. Mingling is encouraged with food stations, pass-around dishes, and communal tables.
Detox, Refuel and Celebrate at W Guangzhou
W Guangzhou offers China’s first AWAY Spa®,
the 24/7 retreat for W guests and savvy city locals to detox and refuel
for what’s to come. From the contemporary design to the indulgent menu
of signature services, AWAY Spa captures the glamorous and playful W
experience, infusing Western and Eastern elements to create an exclusive
experience. W Guangzhou also offers SWEAT state-of-the-art fitness
center, WET® heated indoor pool, WIRED 24-hour business center, and the W brand’s Whatever/Whenever® service philosophy, offering guests whatever they want, whenever they want it.
With
more than 2,000 square meters of meeting and event space, W Guangzhou
is the ideal location for high-energy presentations or spectacular
special events. The hotel offers studios that are completely
customizable with fully-adaptable conference equipment and
state-of-the-art audio visual facilities. Verve, a remarkable private
multi-function room, boasts a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows that let
in beautiful natural daylight and offer easy access to the private lush
gardens outdoors.
For more information or to book an introductory package at W Guangzhou, visit www.whotels.com/guangzhou.
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KWG Property Holdings
The
developer and owner of W Guangzhou, KWG Property Holdings is a real
estate development and management company focused on premier luxury
residences and communities, high-end office buildings, international
branded hotels and residences and luxury shopping malls. KWG has developed several luxury Starwood properties in Asia, including
Four Points by Sheraton DongpuHotel and Sheraton Huadu Hotel. With
headquarters in Guangzhou, KWG Property Holdings has a portfolio of
assets worth $2,207.3 million net throughout Asia. Visit us at www.kwgproperty.com
About W Hotels Worldwide
W
Hotels is a contemporary, design-led lifestyle brand and the industry
innovator with 44 hotels and retreats, including 16 W-branded
residences, in the most vibrant cities and exotic destinations around
the world. Inspiring, iconic, innovative and influential, W Hotels
provides the ultimate in insider access, offering a unique mix of
cutting-edge design and passions around fashion, music and
entertainment. W Hotels offers a holistic lifestyle experience that is
integrated into the brand’s sensibility through contemporary restaurant
concepts, glamorous entertainment experiences, stylish retail concepts,
signature spas and inspiring residences. With more than 14 years of
proven success, W Hotels is on track to reach 60 hotels by the end of
2015. W Hotels have been announced for Milan, Shanghai, Beijing, Bogota,
Abu Dhabi, Mumbai, Dubai, Jakarta, Panama, Muscat, Suzhou, Changsha,
New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, and Sante Fe, Mexico, while upcoming W Retreats
include Verbier, Goa, and Mexico’s Riviera Maya. For more information,
visit www.whotels.com or www.facebook.com/whotels. To live the W Hotels lifestyle 24/7/365, visit www.wresidences.com. Follow @WHotels on Twitter and Instagram.
About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood
Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and
leisure companies in the world with 1,134 properties in nearly 100
countries and 171,000 employees at its owned and managed properties.
Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels,
resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned
brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®,
Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, and ElementSM. The Company
boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood
Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for
room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood
also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., a premier provider of
world-class vacation experiences through villa-style resorts and
privileged access to Starwood brands. For more information, please visit
www.starwoodhotels.com.
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