St. Regis Shenzhen to Open Late 2011

Starwood is to open The St. Regis Shenzhen in late 2011.

The hotel is located atop the new Kingkey 100-story building; the tallest building in Shenzhen and the eighth tallest in the world.

Designed by famed architect Sir Terry Farrell, The St. Regis Shenzhen occupies the top 28 floors of the Kingkey 100 building, a stunning steel and glass tower that is transforming the city’s modern skyline. The tower is located within easy walking distance of Shenzhen’s key financial and retail centers, including the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, the high end KK Mall and the Da Ju Yuan Metro Station, which offers quick access to the rest of the city.

Towering from the 73rd to the 100th floor, the hotel features offers 257 guest rooms and 40 suites. The top floors of the tower offer a diverse selection of signature restaurants and unique lounges, as well as a spa on the 75th floor featuring an indoor swimming pool with birds-eye views of the city below.

A wide array of restaurants and lounges are situated on the top floors of the hotel, where outstanding views accompany exceptional cuisine. Located on the 95th floor, Tian Gong is an intimate Chinese restaurant offering private dining in one of five dining rooms. Also on the 95th floor, Social offers all day dining featuring international cuisine and endless views in a lively atmosphere with an open kitchen. Elba, located on the 99th floor, offers authentic Mediterranean dining and fine wines in a lively atmosphere centered around an open kitchen. Located in the St. Regis Lobby on the 96th floor, The St. Regis Bar and the Drawing Room brings back the hotel glamour of the early 20th century with classic cocktails and the enduring tradition of afternoon tea. Decanter, on the 100th floor, is a sky-high urban wine bar offering one of Shenzhen’s largest selections of wines alongside impressive views and a private tasting room for small gatherings. On the penthouse level, the St. Regis Shenzhen introduces a new concept with Malt and Library, a whisky and cigar bar featuring an extensive menu of single malts served with Cubans.

For MICE, The St. Regis Shenzhen offers 2,100 square meters of meeting and function space, including a ballroom and eight separate event rooms with versatile layouts and state-of-the-art amenities.

Stephen Ford is the General Manager of The St. Regis Shenzhen.

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