New World Beijing Hotel opens

HONG KONG - New World Beijing Hotel has opened as the first five-star hotel in Chongwenmen, one of Beijing's fastest growing commercial areas. The hotel has the distinction of being the closest deluxe hotel to the Temple of Heaven, as well as conveniently near to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the famous shopping streets of Wangfujing.

With a low-rise design complementing the adjacent residential neighbourhood, New World Beijing Hotel features 309 spacious guestrooms and suites, ranging from 47 square metres for a Superior room to 400 square metres for the Presidential Suite.

The hotel's blend of contemporary style with subtle Oriental influences is experienced at its very threshold. Visitors are greeted by a nine-metre-high black granite slab with flowing water, providing a serene backdrop to the lobby. Large, brass Chinese locks accent the reception area.

Guests seeking the highest level of exclusivity will opt to stay on the Residence Club floors, with full access to the Residence Club Living Room, which features a library and reading room, dining areas, meeting spaces, a cosy fireplace, as well as dedicated concierge service and complimentary buffet breakfast, afternoon tea, evening cocktails and refreshments throughout the day. The Residence Club's 1,000-square-metre outdoor terrace is the largest executive floor outdoor space among the capital's luxury hotels, with fireplaces creating a warm welcome during the cooler months. The terrace is also available for private events or celebrations for up to 380 guests.

New World Beijing Hotel introduces an array of culinary experiences to the area, for elegant occasions, casual dining and stylish socialising.

Chinese restaurant 8 Qi Nian, featuring eight private dining rooms, offers traditional Chinese cuisines from Hunan and Sichuan to Guangdong dim sum and signature dishes from the Yang Tze River region, in addition to more than 30 varieties of fine tea on offer. In a salute to a neighbouring landmark, featured is the Emperor's Menu, an eight-course reproduction of the ritual vegetarian feast served to emperors at the Temple of Heaven in past centuries. Gray slate floors, contemporary red lanterns, dark woods and an abundance of natural light complete the contemporary stage for classic Chinese cuisine.

Tian Tan Kitchen is an all-day cafe with market-style live cooking stations of Western and Chinese favourites. Inspired by the colour and bustle of a hutong street, atmospheric touches include slate floors, terracotta-style wall tiles, and an overhead latticework inspired by the weave of a traditional Chinese shopping basket.

TANG lobby lounge has been designed as a cosy venue to socialise with friends over afternoon tea, snacks or evening cocktails.

The hotel's Health Club & Spa includes five treatment rooms, a 20-metre temperature-controlled indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, steam and sauna rooms.

Meeting facilities totaling 1,542 square metres feature a grand ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows, accommodating up to 360 guests and six multi-function meeting rooms.

Opening Spring 2014, YIN rooftop bar and lounge will offer panoramic views of the capital from within its stylish interior and outdoor deck. "YIN" is the Chinese name for the traditional Chinese stamp or chop that represented an imperial signature. YIN's entrance will feature a large, amber-like chop on display and a collection of oversized calligraphy brushes; the same motifs will appear stylishly throughout the space, enhancing its "modern Oriental" ambience. Anticipated to become Beijing's newest must-go social hub, YIN will serve a wide selection of cocktails and spirits to guests as they are entertained by in-house DJs and live band performances.

"We believe New World Beijing Hotel is destined to become a landmark in the heart of the city," says General Manager Andrew Whitaker. "Not only because its location is so close to the capital's most popular cultural attractions, but because of our stylish guestrooms, dining and entertainment, and most of all our signature modern Oriental hospitality."

"Particularly for executives, who are frequent travellers, life's little luxuries have become absolute necessities and our hotel has been designed with these in mind."

New World Beijing Hotel is the latest addition to the New World Hotels brand of deluxe hotels offering genuine, engaging service. Its opening follows a USD78 million renovation to sister properties in Shanghai, Dalian and Manila.

The 309-room New World Beijing Hotel is the closest deluxe hotel to Temple of Heaven, and is conveniently located near to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Wangfujing shopping district. Hotel dining includes Tian Tan Kitchen, an all-day dining cafe; 8 Qi Nian Chinese restaurant; TANG lobby lounge; and YIN rooftop bar opening Spring 2014. Recreational options are provided by a health club, spa and indoor swimming pool while meeting space totaling 1,542 square metres includes a windowed ballroom and six function rooms. The Residence Club executive floor offers the largest outdoor terrace amongst Beijing's luxury hotels.


Photo caption: (From left to right) New World China Land Beijing General Manager Mr. Wingo Chan, New World Chongwen Corporation Legal Representative Madame Chen Yen, New World Development Chairman Dr. Henry Cheng, Rosewood Hotel Group CEO Ms. Sonia Cheng and Hotel General Manager Mr. Andrew Whitaker, at the New World Beijing Hotel opening ceremony.

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