Changsha, China – 21 October 2016
Marriott’s Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts now opened The Meixi Lake Hotel, Changsha, in China’s burgeoning Hunan region. As the storied city’s newest international luxury hotel, The Meixi Lake Hotel joins The Luxury Collection brand’s rapidly 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 Meixi Lake Hotel features 310 spacious and elegantly designed guest rooms, including six suites and an expansive 3,000 square-foot Presidential Suite. Guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the Yuelu Mountain and the serene 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 luxury spa with 14 treatment rooms, and almost 33,000 square feet of event space on the third level overlooking Meixi Lake including meeting rooms and a 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 uses fresh ingredients for innovative Hunan and Cantonese specialties, and finally, the Chic & Twist on 5, a stylish steakhouse and wine cellar that transitions into a late night lounge with live music.
The Meixi Lake Hotel is an oasis of sophisticated hospitality, seamlessly blending 3,000 years of history with modern urban culture and commerce. With an ideal setting in the midst of the dynamic Meixi Lake Zone – a new area for business, retail and entertainment – the 52-story landmark tower is situated next to The Mall of Splendors, Changsha’s exciting new retail destination which overlooks the stunning, Zaha Hadid-designed Meixi Lake International Culture & Arts Center.
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 tranquillity and beauty of Tao’s secret utopian grove. From textured walls to recessed lighting to lush carpet – each area creates a transitional space. With exterior architecture by Callison RTKL, interior by HBA and all dining and event venues designed by Rockwell Group Madrid, the hotel’s aesthetic is the modern embodiment of Tao’s vision.
As part of The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, the hotel will offer The Luxury Collection Concierge service to help discerning guests explore and unlock the very best of the destination. Each Luxury Collection Concierge is a bilingual, certified destination expert, proudly wearing the “clef d’or,” the gilt insignia of the celebrated international concierge society, and eager to reveal the secret treasures of their city.