DALIAN, China—The Luxury Collection announces the opening of The Castle Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Dalian. Owned by the Dalian Yifang Group and managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts, The Castle Hotel marks The Luxury Collection’s first hotel in Liaoning, China.
The Castle Hotel joins a portfolio of Luxury Collection hotels in China, including the Astor Hotel in Tianjin; Twelve at Hengshan and The Hongta Hotel in Shanghai; and The Royal Begonia Resort in Sanya. Later this year, The Luxury Collection will open The Azure Qiantang as a Luxury Collection hotel in Hangzhou.
“The fact that Starwood has opened five Luxury Collection hotels in China in less than five years, with an even more robust pipeline, reinforces the increasing demand for high-end hospitality where domestic travel continues to thrive,” said Paul James, global brand leader, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection and W Hotels Worldwide. “We are thrilled to debut The Castle Hotel in Dalian, an enchanting city whose diverse cultural heritage blends seamlessly with its modern point of view.”
The Castle Hotel commands an imposing presence with its palatial Bavarian-style castle on Lotus Mountain in Dalian, Northeast China. Overlooking Xinghai Square as well as Xinghai Bay and the Yellow Sea, The Castle Hotel offers 292 guestrooms and suites as well as 67 residences. Reimagined by HBA Interior Design, the hotel boasts an opulent, contemporary design. The exterior of the hotel remains true to the original European-inspired architecture with hand-selected stones gracing the façade of the castle.
“We are delighted to open the doors of The Castle Hotel as the first Luxury Collection hotel in Dalian,” said Eddie Tang, general manager of The Castle Hotel. “It has been our pleasure and honor to transform this enduring icon into a unique and enchanting luxury hotel—unlike any other in China. We look forward to providing global explorers with authentic travel experiences and exceptional service as they visit the multifaceted city of Dalian.”
The Castle Hotel features three restaurants: Zhen Bao, which offers authentic gourmet Cantonese fare; Collections, an all-day dining restaurant with an international menu; and the Royal Cellar, featuring home-brewed German beer and northern European specialties. In addition, guests can choose from two lounge areas: The Lobby Lounge, an elegant bar offering the classic high tea, and the Aristocrat Lounge, the ideal venue for wines and cigars.
Guests can enjoy the hotel’s indoor swimming pool, fitness center, and Kaiser Spa. For special events, the Castle Hotel offers a grand ballroom, seven function rooms, and a 4,000-square-meter open air rooftop garden.
