Beijing, Feb. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The 42nd Shangri-La hotel on the Chinese mainland, Nanchang Shangri-La Hotel, made a dazzling debut on February 8, 2015. Located in Nanchang’s new central business district of Honggutan, the hotel faces the Gan River to the east and sits opposite the 1,300-year-old Tengwang Pavilion, one of China's Four Great Towers of Antiquity, across the river. It is just a five-minute walk from the famous Qiushui Square and a 30-minute drive from Nanchang Railway Station and Changbei International Airport.
Tengwang Pavilion
Exterior of Nanchang Shangri-La Hotel
Deluxe Room at Nanchang Shangri-La Hotel
The rich artistic heritage of Nanchang has had a profound influence on the hotel’s interior décor, where traditional Chinese ink paintings and blue-and-white porcelain can be seen throughout. Zhu Da, a renowned Ming Dynasty painter and calligrapher from Nanchang known as “Bada Shanren,” was especially famous for his lotus paintings. Numerous lotus motifs have been incorporated into the hotel’s spatial design. The five-meter-long crystal chandelier in the center of the lobby, inspired by blooming flowers, adds a magical touch to the visual impact of the space.
Nanchang Shangri-La Hotel boasts 473 spacious rooms and suites, ranging from 45 to 149 square meters, featuring elegant and contemporary interiors. All rooms offer breathtaking views of the majestic Gan River through floor-to-ceiling windows. Exquisite blue-and-white porcelain and carpets with traditional ink-painting designs lend a classic and refined charm to the rooms, while state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and complimentary Wi-Fi provide modern convenience. As night falls, guests can enjoy the vibrant energy of the city, highlighted by Asia’s largest musical fountain show at Qiushui Square and the spectacular city light show across the river.
The Luxury Lounge offers guests an elevated level of quality and service, featuring a range of exclusive privileges including expedited check-in and check-out, complimentary buffet breakfast, evening cocktails, and comprehensive concierge services. The Luxury Lounge is located on the top 32nd floor and features an outdoor terrace, offering guests sweeping 180-degree views of the stunning river scenery both indoors and out.
The Luxury Lounge rooms are spread across five floors, all spacious and exquisitely decorated, featuring lounge chairs and walk-in closets that lead to luxurious marble bathrooms.
The hotel houses three restaurants and lounges. Dining here allows guests to experience the extraordinary culinary skills of talented chefs. The all-day dining restaurant, Red Coffee, offers an elegant and comfortable setting with five open kitchens. A striking feature is the approximately two-meter-high porcelain panel screen composed of eight blue-and-white porcelain pieces and specially customized white-and-blue porcelain lighting. The restaurant serves a rich à la carte menu and buffet, with a diverse selection of Asian, Chinese, and Indian cuisines.
Ziyu Xuan Chinese Restaurant, located on the second floor, features eight private dining rooms and specializes in classic Cantonese and Jiangxi cuisine. Executive Chef Yuan Zhenwei uses the freshest ingredients to create delicious dishes, complemented by the beautiful view of the Gan River outside the windows. The Lobby Lounge offers delightful choices for business meetings or gatherings with friends, and regular live performances create a relaxing atmosphere for guests.
In addition, the hotel features a fully equipped fitness and spa center. The fitness center is outfitted with state-of-the-art exercise equipment and amenities, including a jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, and indoor heated swimming pool. The spa center offers private treatment rooms and provides soothing massages designed to relax both body and mind.
The hotel’s banquet and meeting venues span a total area of 3,880 square meters, including a pillar-less Grand Ballroom measuring 1,683 square meters that can accommodate up to 1,800 people. The ballroom pre-function area is bright and spacious, offering beautiful views of the Gan River. Additionally, the hotel includes a Nanchang Ballroom and five multi-purpose meeting rooms of varying sizes to meet the needs of different-sized events and conferences.
Grand Opening Promotion Package
Nanchang Shangri-La Hotel is now accepting reservations. The opening promotional rate is RMB 550 for a single occupancy and RMB 600 for double occupancy, plus 15% service charge, valid until July 31, 2015. This rate includes one night in a deluxe room, complimentary buffet breakfast the next day, and double Membership Rewards points for Gold Circle members.
For more details or to make a reservation, please visit http://www.shangri-la.com, or call directly at (86 791) 8222 2888 or email reservations.slnc@shangri-la.com.