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Top SuiTeS of China’S emerging CiTieS

International business centers Shenzhen,

Guangzhou and Chengdu are expand-

ing Asian commerce beyond Hong Kong,

Shanghai and Beijing. With a new influx of

elite business travelers, a host of new hotel

suites have opened this year to welcome,

and dazzle, these captains of industry.

By SCott Goetz

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The riTz-CarlTon, ShenzhenThe RiTz-CaRlTon SuiTe

Key selling points | located on the 27th floor, this suite features

a two-story grand entrance and living room with floor-to-ceiling

windows that offer a 270-degree panoramic view of the city.

Standout service | Guests are met at the airport by the Club

Manager, who serves chilled dom Pérignon or Veuve Clicquot

in a rolls-royce Phantom during the ride to the hotel.

Style | Contemporary Western with Chinese accents, by

Hirsch Bedner Associates, 2009

Special amenities | Bang & olufsen entertainment

technology, Preciosa crystal chandelier, Kohler oversized

Jacuzzi, dornbracht shower, lutron lighting system

Square footage | 4,801

number of rooms in suite | Six

number of bathrooms | two and one half-bath

number of rooms and suites in hotel | 282,

including 43 suites

Who’s slept here? | turkish President Abdullah Gul

nightly rate | $7,040

location | Fuhua San road, Futian district

Contact | General Manager Iwan dietschi,

86-755-2222-2222 ext. 8088; [email protected];

www.ritzcarlton.com/shenzhen

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MASTER BEDROOM / PANGU PRESIDENTIAL SUITE

PANGU 7 STAR HOTEL BEIJINGCombining a prestigious location overlooking the Beijing Olympic Park, and an auspicious

East-meets-West design built according to ancient Chinese feng shui principles, the Pangu

7 Star Hotel is part of the stunning Pangu Plaza development, which will also comprise

luxury offices, residences and flagship stores of the world’s most luxurious brands. Located

on Beijing’s new axis of prestige and power, the complex sits adjacent to the historical cen-

tral axis that stretches from the Forbidden City to the 2008 Olympic Park. With interiors by

Milan-based Italian-Brazilian designer Ricardo Bello Dias, the 234-room hotel epitomizes

opulent 21st-century modernity and is set to become a distinct and recognizable icon for

new China. Lavish but welcoming, the design strikes a masterful balance between Chinese

classical tradition and contemporary European glamour, and the expert personalized ser-

vices, delicious culinary offerings and perfect location will leave you wanting for nothing.

Location: 27 Central North 4th Ring Drive, Chaoyang District, Beijing, ChinaVIP Contact: Executive Assistant Manager Peter YangPhone: 86-10-5906-7777 ext. 6250Email: [email protected]: www.panguhotel.com

TOP SUITE: PANGU PRESIDENTIAL SUITE Square footage: 5,255Nightly rate: ¥88,888 (about $13,550), plus 15 percent service chargeNumber of rooms in suite: FiveNumber of entrances to suite: OneNumber of baths: Two, each 269 square feet, with separate monsoon rain showers and Kaldewei hot tubs from GermanySuite style: Opulent, East-meets-West elegance, by Ricar-do Bello Dias. No expense was spared in the making of this suite: Marble sourced from Europe was hand-engraved with traditional Chinese motifs by local craftsmen, and furnish-ings, lighting and technology were designed by leading global brands, including BAGA, Metis and Baker (as featured in The White House). Gorgeous copper-panel, Italian-made reproduc-tions of priceless artworks from the Forbidden City adorn the suite, an extremely unique decorative element, as Pangu 7 Star is the only hotel with permission from the Palace Museum to reproduce these Tang, Ming and Qing Dynasty masterpieces.Key selling points: This truly expansive suite offers breath-taking views of the Bird’s Nest national stadium and Water Cube aquatic center. Enjoy an outdoor terrace, eight-person formal dining table, a digital fireplace in all rooms, remote-control

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panoramic view / pangu plaza

curtains and a 24-hour personalized butler service. Spectacular comfort abounds, and you’ll appreciate finer touches like the Frette bathrobes and 600-thread-count egyptian cotton linens. Number of suites in hotel: 140

TOP RESTAURANTSWenqi Chinese Restaurant: Diners enjoy exceptional exclusivity and upscale cantonese and chiu chow cuisine in one of 26 individually styled private dining rooms, each elegantly outfitted in a chinese, english, French, Thai or Balinese theme.Contact: manager Joey chung, 86-10-5906-7668; [email protected] Garden: located on the hotel’s second floor and offering a panoramic view of the water cube, the restaurant serves a sumptuous variety of Japanese sashimi and sushi, imported seafood, chinese and western cuisine and delicious desserts.Kaden Minokichi: Founded in 1716, Kaden minokichi is a tra-ditional gem from Kyoto, Japan with set kaiseki menus. at the restaurant’s first international branch, you’ll sample the finest cuisine from Kyoto in six private tatami-laid rooms.

TOP LOUNGESHappiness Lounge: This trendy lounge offers champagne, cocktails and fine wines, alongside sweeping views of the water cube and Bird’s nest from a 21st-floor perch. Secluded enclaves and a vip room are perfect for intimate conversation.Karma Lounge: Situated adjacent to the lobby, this residential-style lounge is the ideal venue for high teas and evening aperitifs, as well as gourmet bar eats.

SPECIAL SERVICES• 24-hour personalized butler service for all guests • Technogym fitness facilities• Luxurious spa suites and an indoor pool are in development

and scheduled to open in 2011

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KempinSKi hoTel ShenzhenPReSidenTial SuiTe

Key selling points | Situated on the 25th floor, this suite has

a spacious main foyer, a luxuriously furnished master bed-

room with a large bathroom, a second bedroom, a separate

lounge, a dining room and a kitchenette.

Standout service | Wake up in the silk bed to the aroma of

freshly ground coffee (prepared by your butler).

Style | Classic elegance, by John Chan, 2006

Special amenities | Jacuzzi, 24-hour chauffeured limousine,

24-hour butler service, 24-hour flexible check-in/check out,

Meixin bath products, Ming zi de linens


number of rooms in suite | Five

number of bathrooms | two and two half-baths

number of rooms and suites in hotel | 390, including

39 suites

Who’s slept here? | the Austrian Consul General, Arabic

royalty


location | Hai de San dao, Hou Hai Bin road, nanshan

district

Contact | deputy General Manager eric Wang,

86-755-8888-8888; [email protected];

www.kempinski-shenzhen.com

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JW marrioTT hoTel ShenzhenJin Mao PReSidenTial SuiTe

Key selling points | Check into this brand-new hotel suite on

the 26th floor and relax in the marble Jacuzzi while gazing

out at the city skyline (as well as the greenery of Shenzhen

Golf Club next to the hotel). the suite, with its modern West-

ern design, feels like a deluxe home-away-from-home.

Standout service | Complimentary breakfast, hors

d’oeuvres and cocktails for suite guests

Style | Contemporary and sleek, by Hirsch Bedner Associ-

ates, 2009

Special amenities | Gianfranco Ferre toiletries, Bose sound

system, 24-hour butler service, iPod dock


number of rooms in suite | Four



including 20 suites

Who’s slept here? | this new hotel will attract the C-level

business crowd.


location | Shennan Boulevard, Futian district

Contact | General Manager Colin young, 86-755-226-98668;

[email protected];

www.jwmarriottshenzhen.com

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fuTian Shangri-la, Shenzhen PReSidenTial SuiTe

Key selling points | this premium suite is located on the

38th floor and contains two spacious parlors, kitchenette

facilities and a luxurious dining room that can accommodate

up to 14 people (and includes private butler service). the in-

room steam/sauna cubicle is a great way to relax.

Standout service | A hotel guest left his laptop in a taxi, so

staff got the word out through the local media and the laptop

was returned.

Style | elegant and contemporary, by BBG-BBGM, 2009

Special amenities | l’occitane toiletries, 52-inch lCd tV,

dVd/Cd/MP3 stereo system



number of bathrooms | one and one half-bath

number of rooms and suites in hotel | 498, including

50 suites

Who’s slept here? | this just-opened suite will surely attract

top clientele.


location | yi tian road, Futian district

Contact | General Manager Gerhard Hecker, 86-755-8256-

0688; [email protected];

www.shangri-la.com

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grand hyaTT guangzhouChaiRMan SuiTe

Key selling points | An open-space concept dominates

this residence, which evokes privacy and intimacy. By

use of sliding doors, the open space can be divided into

various independent areas and is designed to be the most

spectacular “home” suite in Guangzhou.

Standout service | Hotel staff changed airline tickets and

limo service from Guangzhou to Hong Kong for two guests.

Style | Contemporary with Asian influences, by remedios

Siembieda Inc., 2008

Special amenities | Molton Brown toiletries, duravit

bathroom fixtures, Siemens and Ariston kitchen appliances,

de Buyer cookware


number of rooms in suite | one

number of bathrooms | one and one half-bath


including 28 suites

Who’s slept here? | this newly minted suite should draw

international Ceos as well as local celebs.


location | zhujiang West road, Pearl river new City

Contact | General Manager david Chan, 86-20-839-61234;

[email protected]; www.guangzhou.grand.hyatt.com

The riTz-CarlTon, guangzhouThe RiTz-CaRlTon SuiTe

Key selling points | this 38th-floor suite features a

270-degree panorama of the Pearl river and the city’s

landmarks, and includes “the most expensive honor bar on

earth”—a customizable walk-in wine cellar.

Standout services | In-suite events, from a romantic

candlelight dinner to a VIP party, are the forte of this hotel.

Style | european with subtle oriental influence, by Hirsch

Bedner Associates, 2008

Special amenities | 24-hour chauffeured Mercedes-

Benz service, 24-hour butler service, Bulgari toiletries,

888-thread-count bedding, Bose sound system





including 35 suites

Who’s slept here? | Multinational Ceos and local business

leaders


location | Pearl river new City, tianhe district

Contact | General Manager Michelle Caporicci,

86-20-3813-6801; [email protected];

www.ritzcarlton.com

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Shangri-la hoTel, Chengdu PReSidenTial SuiTe

Key selling points | this top Chengdu suite, reminiscent of

an inviting modern home with wood walls and plush fabrics,

features a separate kitchen, cloakroom, inner sanctum,

sauna/steam room and a ten-person dining table.

Standout service | one guest requested his favorite butler from

the sister property in Kowloon be flown in to take care of him.

Style | traditional Chinese style, by Hirsch Bedner

Associates, 2009

Special amenities | Massage bathtub, l’occitane amenities,

800-thread count bedding


number of rooms in suite | Four

number of bathrooms | two


including 11 suites

Who’s slept here? | World Bank Group leader robert B.

zoellick, singer Jacky Cheung, actor Andy lau


location | Binjiang dong road, Jinjiang district

Contact | General Manager Kieran twomey,

86-28-8409-7000; [email protected];

www.shangri-la.com/chengdu

Shangri-la hoTel, guangzhou ShangRi-la SuiTe

Key selling points | this suite offers an expansive floor plan

and ceiling-high windows with magnificent views of the Pearl

river. A spacious sitting room, kitchenette and dining area

provide the comforts of a home-away-from-home.

Standout service | one guest left his camera at the airport;

staff located it and delivered it to the guest’s residence in

Qingdao.

Style | european with Asian flair, by lrF designers limited,

2005

Special amenities | l’occitane and Chanel toiletries,

limousine service, 24-hour butler service


number of rooms in suite | Six

number of bathrooms | two


including 65 suites

Who’s slept here? | Jackie Chan, Singapore Senior Minister

Goh Chok tong, Vietnam Prime Minister nguyen tan dung


location | Hui zhan dong road, Hai zhu district

Contact | General Manager Sunny Paw, 86-20-8917-8888;

[email protected]; www.shangri-la.com

SHAnGrI-lA SuIte lIVInG AreA / SHAnGrI-lA Hotel, GuAnGzHou

SHAnGrI-lA SuIte MASter BedrooM / SHAnGrI-lA Hotel, GuAnGzHou PreSIdentIAl SuIte MASter BedrooM / SHAnGrI-lA Hotel, CHenGdu

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inTerConTinenTal CenTury CiTy ChengduPReSidenTial ManSion

Key selling points | the Presidential Mansion took one year

and over 75,000 man-hours to build, and at nearly 18,000

square feet, the seven-bedroom suite is one of the largest in

mainland China.

Standout services | the mansion offers 24-hour “British

style” butler service, a choice of luxury cars on call, a

personal barber, personal masseur and, if requested, a

personal chef.

Style | Authentic Chinese, by owner deng Hong, 2009

Special amenities | Private karaoke room, l’occitane bath

products, Bose sound system, Sony 50-inch lCd tV


number of rooms in suite | Seven

number of bathrooms | 12


including 68 suites

Who’s slept here? | Musician yoshiki Hayashi, rock band

x-Japan


location | 88 Century City Boulevard

Contact | General Manager david lim, 86-28-8534-9999;

[email protected]; www.intercontinental.com

KempinSKi hoTel Chengdu PReSidenTial SuiTe

Key selling points | the Presidential Suite is located on the

20th floor of this brand new hotel. A spacious living room

gives way to two bedrooms with en suite private baths plus

an elegant guest powder room, as well as a dining table

for six, a kitchenette and a private study room. the master

bedroom suite has its own sauna.

Standout services | executive Floor amenities include

complimentary cocktails and snack service.

Style | Modern comfort, by Bilkey llinas design, 2004

Special amenities | International tV and movie channels,

multi-lingual voicemail messaging system, lCd tV, marble

bathroom



number of bathrooms | three

number of rooms and suites in hotel | 482

Who’s slept here? | Shaquille o’neal, nicolas Sarkozy and

other politicos

nightly rate | About $3,188

location | no. 42, South ren Min road, 4th Section

Contact | General Manager Fritz Schenkel, 86-28-8526-9999;

[email protected];

www.kempinski-chengdu.com

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