Midtown Shangri-La Hotel, Hangzhou: Luxury and Decadence
The renowned Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts officially unveiled their second gem in Hangzhou, hotel Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou. The 13-storry hotel has 417 rooms, with each guestroom spanning from 43 to 86 square metres. Strategically, the hotel is located in the heart of the vibrant Kerry Central Complex where you are able to enjoy the fusion of urbanity and nature. The backdrop of urbanity is made up of an office tower, apartments, high-end shopping mall yet it is not overshadowed by the beautiful historical West Lake, an acclaimed UNESCO site as well as the World Heritage cultural site, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. In terms of accessibility, the high-speed train station and international airport which are a stone’s throw away from Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou allows you to have a hassle free journey.
One of the aims of Shangri-La is to have its guests enjoy the authentic experience of Hangzhou thus the promise of luxury and the decadence of this magnificent city of China is being brought to you. Entering the hotel, you would be greeted by the traditional silk paintings of the West Lake as well as the stunning custom designed chandelier that mimics the soothing sight of the rippling waters. The lobby too is furnished with delicate pieces of the city’s well known ice crack Ge Kiln porcelain dotted with emblems of blooming lotus flowers. These exquisite decorations of the hotel’s lobby are designed around the West Lake that teems with the rich history of Hangzhou and breath-taking scenery.
This traditional timeless art pieces is paired with the modern facilities that just exudes luxury. A selection of bars, restaurants and lounges are provided to you to enhance dining and entertaining experience in Hangzhou. Bars like Midtown Brewery, an up and coming modern brewery in Hangzhou offers you live music, comfort dishes and even personalised tasting menus for sharing. European-style restaurant at Central Market serves a spread of international food to cater to all of your three meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you crave authentic Hangzhou cuisine, Cheng Zong Chinese restaurant which would open for business later in the year, is perfect for you as they whip out casual Cantonese and bespoke Hangzhou cuisine all set within the perfect ambiance of plush carpets and Oriental artwork. For a more casual and relaxing environment, the Great Lounge is an ideal place. Aside from live entertainment, afternoon tea, cocktails and Chinese tea is available, including the varieties of Hangzhou’s renowned Longjing tea and Dragon Well tea.
Gym goers hotel guests need not fear if they miss a gym session as Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou’s Health Club is a fully equipped gym with state of the art training equipment and this includes indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam rooms. If you are a spa lover, CHI, The Spa provides pampering spa sessions in private suites. The skilled therapists draw in the traditional Chinese philosophy techniques to create a relaxing and comfortable escape. On top of all these privileges, Horizon Club Lounge or Executive and Speciality Suites guests have the advantage of express check-in and check-out, complimentary breakfast buffet, all-day refreshments and evening cocktails, and full concierge service.
Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou is definitely the perfect place for you if you ever stop by Hangzhou, China as they offer both extravagance of modern facilities and decadence of the lavish history China holds.