Shangri-La Hotel, Qinhuangdao Opens By The Golden Dream Bay

International luxury hotel brand Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts will open the doors to its newest property in the Haigang District of Qinhuangdao, a small seaside city renowned for its blue waters and golden beach. As one of China’s more popular summer destinations, Shangri-La Hotel, Qinhuangdao takes prime position along Bohai Bay and is a 15-minute drive to the train station that shuttles travelers via high-speed links to Tianjin and Beijing in under two hours.

Qinhuangdao in Hebei province is where history, dating back more than 2,000 years, and the present day meet. The city bears the first Emperor of China’s name, Qin Shi Huang, and remnants of the eastern end of the Great Wall. Next to the hotel are attractions such as the Olympic Centre, National Forest Park and Xin’ao Marine World. Shanhaiguan Airport is 35 minutes away by car.

The Golden Dream Bay, the city’s finest address and latest residential and entertainment zone, is home to the 23-story hotel – a new glass building offering spectacular views all around. Inside the light-filled spaces delicate plum blossoms, found naturally in Qinhuangdao, artistically bloom and the fragrant flowers can be seen as art and intricate light installations, woven in to carpet patterns and embellishing headboards in the guestrooms.

The wonders of nature surrounding the hotel are translated through to the use of golden tones and creams in each of the hotel’s 330 guestrooms and suites, which are the largest in the city. Spaciously-sized from 45 to 135 square meters (about 484 to 1,453 square feet) with full-length windows that look out on the seaside setting, the rooms feature a contrast of light and dark wood, a plush sofa, ample desk space, marble appointed bathroom, as well as Shangri-La amenities and conveniences. Most rooms offer a balcony overlooking Bohai Bay.

From levels 20 to 22, the Horizon Club rooms provide an even higher standard of accommodation matched by personalized service from the concierge team at the spacious Horizon Club Lounge on level 23. Here, guests can enjoy breakfast, all-day refreshments, use of the Club’s meeting facilities and sea views from the terrace. Like all Shangri-La properties worldwide, WiFi is complimentary and accessible throughout all areas and in the hotel’s limousines.

Also setting standards in the city are the hotel’s wellness facilities comprising a 25-meter (about 82-foot) indoor free-form pool, fully equipped gym, Jacuzzi and spa with nine treatment rooms. Bicycle rentals allow guests the option to take a leisurely pedal on the beach path or around the waterfront neighborhood.