St. Regis Hotels and Resorts Makes Glamorous Debut in China's Coastal City of Qingdao

QINGDAO,China,Aug. 2,2021 -- St. Regis Hotels and Resorts,part of Marriott International's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands,today announced the debut of The St. Regis Qingdao. The highly anticipated opening marks the first Marriott International luxury brand hotel in the northeastern Shandong region. Strategically located in the landmark Haitian Center in the heart of historic Qingdao,the hotel is set to delight the city's luminaries and tastemakers with its elegant design,refined craftsmanship and time-honored signature rituals.

L-R The St. Regis Qingdao Exterior,Skyline Ocean View

"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 travelers," said Henry Lee,President,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."

Occupying the 58th to 78th floors of the 369-meter-tall Haitian Center,The St. Regis Qingdao is the tallest hotel in the region,enthralling guests with panoramic vistas of the Yellow Sea and picturesque coastal scenes. Within an hour's drive from Qingdao Liuting International Airport,the hotel is adjacent to scenic Fushan Bay,the venue for the sailing competitions during the Beijing Olympics,and with views of iconic local landmarks such as Badaguan Cultural Architecture Centre and Qingdao International Sailing Centre.

Drawing inspiration from the brand's rich heritage,the renowned 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 that Caroline Astor,mother of St. Regis founder John Jacob Astor IV and doyenne of New York high society in the Gilded Age,wore to one of her famed Midnight Suppers. A brilliantly-lit grand staircase offers the perfect venue for the celebrated St. Regis tradition of sabering a bottle of champagne to mark the transition from day to night. The backdrop of the grand staircase is a 74-meter-high atrium art wall that reflects the delicate traces left on the beach by the ebb and flow of the Yellow Sea.

The hotel features 233 guest rooms,including 30 luxury suites with spectacular ocean views. In each guest room,the bedside backplate features camellia motifs as an homage to the official flower of Qingdao,representing inspiration,integrity and romance. The bespoke amenities,design narratives and spectacular views combine to transport guests into a world of exquisite luxury and service. Guests will also enjoy the brand's signature Butler Service,offering around-the-clock anticipatory service and ensuring that each guest's stay is customized according to their tastes and preferences.

The St. Regis Qingdao also invites guests to embark on multi-sensory culinary journeys with exceptional presentations,memorable flavors and spectacular views at its five distinctive dining outlets. The Drawing Room,located on 59th floor,offers an indulgent Afternoon Tea 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 and its charming nightscapes 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".

With a total of more than 2,000 square meters of dedicated event space,the hotel offers venues and facilities for iconic gatherings and meetings. The Astor Ballroom,covering an area of more than 900 square meters,is the perfect setting for celebrations,events,galas and talk-of-the-town wedding banquets. The St. Regis Qingdao also offers a bespoke wedding planner service to assist couples in planning their once-in-a-lifetime dream wedding.

The exclusive St. Regis Spa elevates the traditional spa visit into an enjoyable social occasion featuring five treatment rooms including the St. Regis Spa Suite,a private space for couples,families or small groups of friends to relax and enjoy bespoke treatment time together. The Celebration Bar is a joyous space of refined elegance serving the finest Champagne and effervescent cocktails. Fitness enthusiasts will enjoy the hotel's well-equipped fitness center and indoor infinity swimming pool offering stunning views of the surrounding sea and sky.

"We are thrilled to celebrate the debut of The St. Regis Qingdao. As one of the most important destinations for business and leisure travelers in China,Qingdao now has a most iconic luxury landmark," said Jennie Toh,Vice President,Brand Marketing and Management,Asia Pacific,Marriott International. "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."

For more information about The St. Regis Qingdao,please visit stregis.com/Qingdao.

About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts

Combining classic sophistication with a modern sensibility,St. Regis Hotels & Resorts,part of Marriott International,Inc.,is committed to delivering exceptional experiences at more than 45 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Since the opening of the first St. Regis hotel in New York City over a century ago by John Jacob Astor IV,the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests,delivered flawlessly by signature St. Regis Butler Service. For more information and new openings,visitstregis.comor follow Twitter,Instagram and Facebook.St. Regis is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy,the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands,exclusive experiences onMarriott Bonvoy Momentsand unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program,visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.

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