HOTEL REVIEW |
St. Regis Tianjin
Words: Catherine Martin Photography: Courtesy of KCA International
A new landmark on the skyline of Tianjin is home to a 247-key St. Regis hotel, featuring interiors by KCA International.
44 Sleeper China 2012
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ith its rich history as an international port city, Tianjin has for centuries been considered the ‘Jin Men’, or gateway, to Northern China. A prestigious new address in the Heping district, along the south bank of the Hai
River, honours and contemporises that tradition with a cutting-edge iconic design that is the new landmark on the city’s skyline. The site is home to the recently opened St. Regis, which dubs itself
“Northern China’s most prestigious gateway for business leaders, society tastemakers and discerning travellers”. The 274-room hotel boasts a premium level of bespoke service, luxury and amenities: it is the first property in Tianjin to introduce the signature St. Regis Butler Service; it has the largest Presidential Suite in Tianjin; and offers a world of gastronomic experiences said to be unmatched in the city. Given its proximity to the new 76-storey Tianjin World Financial
Center Tower, Northern China’s tallest building and the hub of the city’s burgeoning business community, it is likely that St. Regis will attract the corporate client. As such, owners Financial Street Holdings Co. Ltd have incorporated facilities that will cater to this market. Over 2,700m2
of event spaces includes the St. Regis Ballroom, an 800m2
pillar-free space dripping in crystal chandeliers, a variety of meeting rooms, and the Jin Men VIP Room, which serves as a pre-meeting space or a hospitality suite. With two sofas facing each other, the Jin
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