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SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach – 21
October 2021 – Small Luxury Hotels
of the World continues its expansion as the brand welcomes 4 member hotels
including 3 new openers to its China portfolio. SLH now has 20 hotels
in Greater China (including 15 hotels in mainland
China), making it the largest collection
of members in the Asia-Pacific.
Mark Wong, Senior Vice-President
Asia-Pacific of SLH said: “At SLH we champion independently-owned hotels and
make sure we provide them with the best possible platform to connect with
independently minded travellers. We are delighted to welcome our new members in
China, all quality homegrown brands which we are proud to introduce to the
world. Over the past four years we have worked hard to expand our foothold in
mainland China, and we are now well-placed throughout China to appeal to local guests
looking for enthralling luxury getaways for now, as well as international
guests wanting to experience diverse facets of Chinese
culture when
travel borders re-open imminently.”
Resort
Jangala
Dunhuang (Gansu, Dunhuang)
25 rooms from CNY1,700 with
breakfast
Opened 15 September 2021
As the first ultra-luxury hotel in Dunhuang along the ancient Southern
Silk Road, Jangala Dunhuang aims to create a modern private retreat with a
blend of local culture. Drawing inspiration from the Silk Road and the area’s
most famous UESCO landmark Mogao Grottoes, its Jangala namesake signifies
“oasis in the wilderness” in Sanskrit. Located near Mingsha Mountain’s Crescent
Moon Spring in the scenic Qili Town, the hotel covers a vast area of 10,000
square metres. With environmental preservation being a key consideration, the
hotel adopts natural building materials, minimalist design aligned with its
surroundings, the use of natural lighting and renewable energy in addition to
environmentally-friendly amenities. At the same time, the desert retreat comes
with its own vineyard and organic vegetable garden. The Living Room fuses
minimalist marble décor with cosy sofas, and is also a boutique and art
exhibition space. Outside, the Water View Theatre puts on a range of shows all
year round, while the spacious rooms and suites make luxurious exhibits of
desert and sky. For guests wanting to up the romance, the Courtyard Suite comes
with a TV projection wall on its outdoor terrace, in addition to a stargazing
telescope. Its rooftop Mirage Bar, also the city’s first international bar, is
the best place to catch Dunhuang’s spectacular golden sunsets.
SLH Insider Tip: There is plenty to do for guests wanting to immerse in
the local culture and customs, from exploration tours and mural research
expeditions to the Mogao Grottoes (莫高窟), Mingsha (Sighing Sand) Dunes (鸣沙山) and nearby Crescent Moon
Spring (月牙泉), desert camping, camel rides,
desert cycling to wine brewing workshops, meditation sessions and private
sunset dinners.
Country
House
Qiushui Villa（Hangzhou）
11 rooms from CNY7,900
with breakfast
Opened 6
August 2021
A century-old villa turned lakeside retreat on the
shores of Hangzhou’s West Lake, everything about Qiushui Villa is designed to
press pause on the bustle of modern life. Built by the founder of the
influential newspaper” Shanghai News” Shi Liangcai for his wife Shen Qiushui,
the revitalized building fuses the very best of China’s rich history with well-appointed
contemporary comforts. The
implicit beauty of Chinese culture comes through its landscaping inspired by ancient Jiangnan architecture – flanked by stone statues and vibrant flowers, the central courtyard sets the scene of the owner’s
poignant love story. The arched cornices and wooden lattice windows on the
original building are now protected as cultural relics. The rooms and suites
continue this theme, with modern design touches and handpicked antique
furniture. Each suite is named after historical personalities such as Feng
Zikai (Chinese painter) and Zhang Ailing (novelist), each decorated in a
different style. The spacious garden deck is perfect for holiday reading, while
a state-of-the-art fitness suite is available for personal workouts. Add to the
mix unique French cuisine, a never-too-much-to-ask butler service and a
stunning infinity pool, and you have a truly luxurious escape.
SLH Insider Tip: Watch mist rise from the serene waters of the West
Lake’s famed Broken Bridge right from your room in the morning, step out and explore
its many winding causeways and bridges by bike, or simply revel in the poetic charm
of the mansion’s surroundings. Fun fact: the owner was very fond of “Dream of
Red Mansions” and reproduced the protagonist Jia Baoyu’s Yihong Courtyard at
Qiushui Villa.
Country
House
Valllie Hotel（Hangzhou）
8 rooms from CNY5,800 with breakfast
Hidden in the heart of the lush forest by the South
Yangtze River, serenaded by the chimes of the tower bells of nearby Liuhe
Pagoda, Vallie Hotel embodies a combination of nature’s charm and the
inclination towards simplicity, making it feel like a picturesque romantic
escape from another era. Guests looking for utmost privacy would appreciate its
location and quietude. Once homes for local tea farmers, the restored buildings
blend beautifully into the tree-filled landscape. Minimalist furnishings, white
linens and exposed wooden beams make each generously-sized room a calm and
relaxing space. All rooms come with 24-hr heated private pools filled with
water from the nearby Hupao Tiger Spring, and some also feature private
courtyards and living rooms for entertaining guests. For those who would like
to explore the surroundings, the hotel is in close proximity of Liuhe Pagoda,
which towers above the trees and offers stunning views over the Qiantang River.
SLH Insider Tip: The low-key hotel’s French gastro lounge SHIJIU (溪畔十九) is highly lauded on social media, and has guests specially coming to
the secluded valley to visit. By day the gastro lounge serves a sumptuous
afternoon tea encircled amongst nature while it transforms into a fine-dining setting
when night falls. For those celebrating special occasions, private dining set
within the hotel’s French-style garden can be arranged.
With the addition of two new Hangzhou members, SLH
now has a total of four hotels in this ‘city of heaven’, each with its unique character
and surrounding leisure highlights to suit the independently-minded traveller.
Beyond Hangzhou’s picturesque West Lake vistas and cultural sites, idyllic
mist-covered tea hills, an unpretentious food scene, lively shopping streets
and buoyant nightlife make the city easily one of the most popular holiday
destinations in mainland China. SLH recommends the best sights with our Hangzhou city guide. For those wishing to
explore further, combine the journey with nearby Shanghai and Nanjing.
Resort
Yulongwan Lakeview Hotel (Kunming)
132 rooms; Rates TBC
Soft Opening early Q1 2022
Surrounded by dense,
green forest, rolling mountains and clear waters, SLH’s first member hotel in
the capital city of Yunnan province is a haven of natural beauty. Overlooking
the Yulongwan river, the Lakeview Hotel resides in the mountain valley of
Kunming – affectionately known as the ‘City of Eternal Spring’ for its year-round
spring-like temperatures, always-in-bloom flowers and low air pollution. From
floor-to-ceiling windows to terrace-style balconies, every aspect of this hotel
designed by Norihiko Shinya, former Vice President of Japanese design company
SUPER POTATO, has been designed to showcase its surroundings. Meanwhile inside,
Japanese-inspired minimalism effortlessly combines simplicity with luxury:
picture cool neutral tones, wood panelling and enviable lake and mountain views
from every room. All elements converge to create a lakeside living experience
for guests to savour the art of slow travel and its natural surroundings, and ultimately
leave with a better quality of life.
SLH Insider Tip: With 870,000 square meters of dense
green forest and rolling mountains as well as 200,000 square meters of crystal
lake water, Yulongwan Lakeview Hotel is abuzz with adventure. Home to over 30
horse breeds, Yulongwan Equestrian Club – complete with indoor equestrian
venues, dressage pastures and outdoor competition venues – is the perfect place
to learn a new skill or reignite a forgotten passion. Wildlife trails,
water-sports and famed Yulongwan golf course are also nearby. Or if you feel
like venturing further afield, the hotel is well-placed to visit Kunming’s
famous local attractions.
More information
and images can be downloaded here or via www.slhimages.com
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