Comfort on the upper floors
The 362-room Shangri-La Hotel, Yiwu opened its doors last week in the 52-storey mixed-use Yiwu World Trade Centre – the tallest building in Zhejiang Province.
The tower comprises commercial space, apartments and shopping, and is located in the centre of the city’s business district adjacent to the world-famous Yiwu International Commodity City.
Historically known as a trading town, Yiwu has burgeoned into an economic success attracting merchants from South America, Europe and the Middle East. The recent establishment of Yiwu as the starting point for the new Silk Road – a freight train service that retraces the ancient trading route connecting China with Asia and the rest of Europe – affirms the city’s prominence since it was founded in the Qin dynasty, more than two millennia ago.
The hotel’s palette of warm sienna and walnut provide a complementing canvas for the intricate Dongyang wood carved screens in the public areas that connect guests to the culture and history of Zhejiang Province. In the spacious lobby is a painting by Zhou Shengfa, one of Yiwu’s most prominent artists. It depicts the scenic beauty of Zhejiang’s waterfalls and mountains – natural elements that are regarded as auspicious in harmonising the hotel’s environment.
The tranquil setting continues to the rooms and 136 serviced apartments that are located from levels nine to 38 of the building and offer far-reaching views of the sprawling Yiwu landscape. Each room is dressed in natural colours and adorned with the Chinese Rose – the flower of Yiwu – which can be found engraved on wood, in a painting and embossed on panels to provide an extra dimension of luxury.
Three hotel restaurants add to the city’s dining destinations. Yue Xiu Wok, the all-day dining restaurant, showcases extensive buffet presentations at the multiple cooking stations. Eight private dining rooms provide separate gathering spaces for business entertainment or family celebrations.
For wellness and relaxation, the hotel’s spa offers treatment rooms for body treatments and massages. A fully equipped gym, an indoor heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam rooms are provided for complimentary guest use.
Room rates start at RMB888 until September 3 and include daily breakfast buffet, as well as RMB200 credit to be used against any hotel service.
For reservations or details, call (86 579) 8151 8808 or email: [email protected]. For more information, visit www.Shangri-la.com.