St. Regis debuts in China’s Qingdao

St. Regis Hotels and Resorts has announced the opening of The St. Regis Qingdao – the first Marriott International luxury branded hotel in the north-eastern Shandong region.

Occupying the 58th to 78th floors of the landmark Haitian Centre, The St. Regis Qingdao is the tallest hotel in the region, offering guests panoramic vistas of the Yellow Sea and picturesque coastal scenes.

Drawing inspiration from the brand’s rich heritage, Singapore-based interior design firm LTW Designworks subtly infused local Qingdao influences with St. Regis’ avant-garde aesthetic. This includes a crystal chandelier inspired by a legendary dress of golden thorns worn by Caroline Astor, mother of St. Regis founder John Jacob Astor IV and doyenne of New York high society in the Gilded Age. The grand staircase is surrounded by a 74m atrium art wall that reflects the delicate traces left on the beach by the ebb and flow of the Yellow Sea.

In each of the hotel’s 233 guest rooms, the bedside backplate features camellia motifs as an homage to the official flower of Qingdao, representing inspiration, integrity and romance. Guests will also gain access the brand’s signature Butler Service, offering around-the-clock anticipatory service.

The St. Regis Qingdao also invites guests to embark on multi-sensory culinary journeys at its five distinctive dining outlets. The Drawing Room offers an indulgent Afternoon Tea experience along with panoramic seascapes. In spaces that combine contemporary chic with traditional charm, YAN TING serves authentic Cantonese cuisine featuring the freshest locally-sourced seafood. Social is an exciting all-day dining experience, featuring international delights at breakfast, along with fresh local seafood and western grill items on the lunch and dinner menus. The Carvery celebrates convivial dining in a classic New York steakhouse setting. In the evenings, guests are invited to The St. Regis Bar overlooking Qingdao city to enjoy handcrafted cocktails. The signature St. Regis cocktail, the Bloody Mary, is given an intriguing new twist using essences of sparkling Qingdao beer, fresh local clams and fine sea-salt and aptly reintroduced as the “GáLa Mary”.

Further facilities include more than 2,000m² of event space, the exclusive St. Regis Spa, well-equipped fitness centre and indoor infinity swimming pool.

“We are very excited to expand our luxury footprint to one of the most beautiful coastal cities in the region with the debut of the iconic St. Regis brand, bringing bespoke experiences curated for the most discerning travellers,” says Henry Lee, President of Greater China, Marriott International. “The opening of The St. Regis Qingdao ushers in a new benchmark of luxury hospitality in this dynamic city and underscores our commitment to continuously grow in Eastern China.”

“As one of the most important destinations for business and leisure travellers in China, Qingdao now has a most iconic luxury landmark,” said Jennie Toh, Marriott International’s Vice President of Brand Marketing and Management for Asia Pacific. “We look forward to sharing Qingdao with guests through the lens of St. Regis’ signature glamorous spirit, sophistication and impeccable service when they visit the destination.”