Lijiang, June 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 29, 2015, at the 2014-2015“That's Shanghai”Magazine Awards Ceremony for the Most Favorite Hotels Among Taiwanese, Hong Kong, Macao, and Overseas Chinese, the Grand Hyatt Lijiang won the "Best Leisure Resort Hotel Award" for its resort service model that combines a philosophy of serenity with fashion, and integrates the natural beauty and unique cultural elements of the Naxi people.
The hotel selection process lasted over six months, with hundreds of five-star hotels participating. Through journalist interviews, consultant group undercover visits, trial stays, as well as multiple channels including websites, Weibo, phone calls, and text messages, the awards considered the thematic features of the hotels (such as scenery, environment, service, amenities, cost-performance ratio, etc.). Nearly 200 dignitaries, celebrities, and industry leaders from politics, business, the arts, and the hospitality sector across the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong and Macao attended this grand awards ceremony to celebrate together.
The Grand Hyatt Lijiang is another masterpiece jointly crafted by China Jinmao Group and Hyatt Hotels Corporation. It is also the first Hyatt-branded resort hotel in China under Hyatt Hotels Corporation, and part of the globally influential Jinmao Group. The hotel is committed to delivering the high standards and comfort of the Hyatt brand’s resort experience. From architectural style and decorative elements to service details, every effort is made to ensure guests enjoy a relaxing stay, allowing each visitor to feel the gentle cleansing of nature and deep purification of body and mind, and to make a serene appointment with timeless moments.
About the Grand Hyatt Lijiang
A Serene Retreat Away from the Hustle
The Grand Hyatt Lijiang is nestled at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The hotel consists of two parts: the main section, which has already opened, is located within the comprehensive Jinmao Snow Mountain Resort project at the northern end of Shangri-La Avenue, connected to the J-LIFE boutique commercial area and premium villa zone, within walking distance to the historic Shuhe Ancient Town.
The extended section -- of the hotel, Snow Mountain Villas, is situated on the eastern foothills of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at an altitude of 3,100 meters in the Gangaizi meadow area, adjacent to the Snow Mountain Golf Club, which holds two Guinness World Records. Embodying the concept of secluded luxury, Snow Mountain Villas offers a naturally leisurely and spiritually tranquil traditional dwelling, making it the perfect venue to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of century-old glaciers. It is set to grandly open at the end of August 2015.
Night view of the Grand Hyatt Lijiang
Ingenious Hotel Design
The hotel complex is thoughtfully spread out from the lobby to the central lake area, with winding paths and lively, spiritually uplifting layouts that combine the charm of mountainous cities with the grace of water towns. The design theme of the Grand Hyatt Lijiang integrates centuries-old cultural elements of Lijiang. The architectural layout, scattered from the lobby to the central lake area, takes advantage of its mountain-water setting, immersing guests amid snow-capped mountains and lake views while experiencing the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the ancient town. The hotel skillfully fuses modern fashion elements with the essence of Naxi ethnic architecture—gray-tiled roofs and Naxi-style wooden doors convey an elegant and classic ethnic charm. Ethnic handwoven textiles, cushions, wooden, bamboo, or antique-bronze ornaments, as well as decorative artworks inscribed with Dongba script, tell the timeless stories of Dongba culture. Designed with the concept of a “Serenity Village,” inspired by traditional Naxi residences, the village-style square layout, natural stone-paved paths, white-walled wooden buildings, and detailed touches such as stone basins with flowing water and flower-bird cages all convey this philosophy.
Rustic and Relaxing Stay Experience
The hotel boasts 312 luxurious guest rooms, including 50 suites and 8 villas. It is the only international-brand hotel in Lijiang where all rooms are equipped with balconies, offering guests a leisure space where they can admire the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain without even stepping outside. The Guest Lounge on the second floor of the Jun Mansion provides a tranquil and elegant environment along with more personalized services. The guest rooms feature courtyard-style designs that blend local architectural styles, varying in size and separating active and quiet areas. Every element, from a coat hook to a decorative painting, subtly incorporates decorative and design elements of Lijiang’s ethnic culture, allowing guests to feel immersed in a place rich in ethnic flavor while still enjoying the high standards and comfort of the Hyatt brand.
Perfect Gastronomic Experience
The lake-surrounding hotel complex features a scattered and charming layout with winding stone-paved paths. Through the atrium, one can gaze directly at the distant Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The Jade Water Pavilion, surrounded by lake water, is another iconic structure of the hotel. With a 360-degree view of the snow mountain and lake, guests can savor Yunnan’s renowned Pu’er tea or enjoy the signature Serenity Afternoon Tea and gourmet snacks, all set against stunning views. At the Grand Hyatt Lijiang, there is a lakeside restaurant as well as the hidden Lakeside Chinese Restaurant, Yunshan Pavilion, waiting to be discovered. The lakeside restaurant comprises four uniquely styled specialty restaurants: BBQ, Noodle Bar, Italian Bistro, and Pastry Garden, offering a diverse range of culinary delights. Yunshan Pavilion focuses on multi-ethnic classic Chinese cuisine, carefully selecting local ingredients and using natural cooking methods to preserve authentic flavors.
Restaurants at the Grand Hyatt Lijiang
Exceptional Meeting Services
The banquet venues at the Grand Hyatt Lijiang currently offer the largest meeting spaces among international-brand hotels in Lijiang, covering a total area of approximately 3,000 square meters, including the elegant and splendid Jinmao Ballroom and the Jun Mansion, which features the distinctive Hyatt style and natural lighting, suitable for various business or private events. All banquet venues are equipped with advanced meeting event communication systems and wireless internet services. The 800-square-meter Jinmao Ballroom is the only one in Lijiang that allows vehicles to drive directly into the entrance. The Jun Mansion houses 11 uniquely designed meeting rooms, with floor-to-ceiling windows, courtyards, activity rooms, and a multifunctional lobby that can accommodate all kinds of meetings and events, making it the top choice for corporate annual meetings.
Jinmao Ballroom at the Grand Hyatt Lijiang
Comprehensive Facilities
Located in the East Garden of the hotel, the 24-hour fitness center provides a full range of fitness equipment and facilities. Experienced fitness trainers can customize the most suitable fitness plans for you and offer on-site guidance to help you achieve your ideal body goals. There are also independent steam rooms and sauna rooms that not only enhance physical health but also bring joy to your mind and spirit. Ladies who love spa treatments shouldn’t miss the Pure Spa, which features seven luxurious spa suites and a foot therapy area, offering a variety of professional skincare, massage, and physiotherapy services—an unbeatable choice for relaxation.
The Grand Hyatt Lijiang warmly invites global leisure and business travelers who seek a balance between serenity and fashion, and who wish to experience the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Naxi people, to follow the Hyatt brand’s pursuit of excellence. Explore this serene and vibrant land of the Naxi in Yunnan, embrace a laid-back lifestyle of slow exploration, and discover a new dimension of quality vacationing through profound purification of body, mind, and soul.
Meanwhile, the extended section of the hotel – Snow Mountain Villas – is expected to grandly open at the end of August. We look forward to meeting you at the summit of the snow mountain to begin a dialogue with nature up close.