Chengdu’s Best Address Welcomed Guests and
Distinguished Leaders for a Weekend Fête to Celebrate the Hotel’s Debut in the
Heart of Sichuan’s Cultural and Innovation Capital
(Chengdu,
China – December 22, 2014) – The St. Regis Chengdu, Southwest China’s newest
address for unparalleled luxury, celebrated its debut with a magnificent
opening ceremony and gala event, as well as the unveiling of the St. Regis
Chengdu mural. The elegant evening welcomed a bevy of international and local
celebrities, influencers and tastemakers including international movie star Li
Bingbing, President of Sichuan culinary association Li Shuren, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of Chinese Estates Holdings Limited Mr. Lau Ming Wai
and Paul James, Global Brand Leader of St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, and W
Hotels Worldwide.
“With
six St Regis hotels and resorts now in operation in Greater China and eight
more in the pipeline, we will more than double our brand portfolio in the
region in the coming years. We are confident that Starwood’s ultra-luxury brand
St. Regis is perfectly positioned to meet the strong demand for luxury travel
in Greater China for both domestic and inbound travel,” commented Qian Jin,
President of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Greater China.
“We
are proud to continue the storied legacy of the St. Regis brand with the
opening of The St. Regis Chengdu in Southwest China,” said Paul James, Global
Brand Leader St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, and W Hotels Worldwide. “From
the glamourous soirees, star-studded events, gastronomic experiences, and
exclusive previews of St. Regis Aficionado packages, this debut raised the bar
yet again for modern luxury, bespoke service and refined elegance for a new
generation of luxury travelers.”
General Manager of the The St. Regis Chengdu
Mr. Richard Deutl; Global Brand Leader for St. Regis, The Luxury Collection and
W Hotels Worldwide Mr. Paul James; The Consul General of the Consulate of the
United States of America in Chengdu Mr. Raymond Greene; President of Greater
China of Starwood Hotel & Resorts Mr. Qian Jin; International Movie Star
Ms. Li Bing Bing; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Chinese Estates
Holdings Limited Mr. Lau Ming Wai; Director of Government of Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Chengdu Mr. Danny
Lau; General Manager of Operations at Chinese Estates Holdings Limited Mr.
Matthew Cheong; Head of China Business at Chinese Estates Holdings Limited Mr.
Alec Kong at the Grand Opening of the 6th St. Regis Hotel in China – The St.
Regis Chengdu.
The Pursuit of Art – Unveiling of the St.
Regis Chengdu Mural
The
evening began in Decanter, St. Regis Chengdu’s gourmet wine bar, with the
unveiling of the St. Regis Chengdu mural by artist Chris Buissa’s. The mural, which reflects the Brazilian
artist’s interpretation of ancient and modern Chengdu, takes center stage in
Decanter’s refined setting. The seductive space invites guests to sample a wide
selection of the world’s best champagnes, and red and white wines, carefully
curated by St. Regis Chengdu’s master wine sommelier Tong Zhu.
A Modern Legacy of Storied Luxury
Opening
exactly 110 years after the iconic St. Regis New York and situated in the first
City of Gastronomy in Asia recognized by UNESCO, The St. Regis Chengdu took
guests on a progressive culinary journey of New York and Sichuan cuisine from
1904 to present during an exclusive gala dinner that beautifully blended
classic and contemporary cuisine.
To
represent the jazz legacy of storied luxury brand, the entertainment included a
jazz band performing songs from iconic jazz artists from the 1920’s to modern
day, as well as Charleston Dancers, who dazzled the crowd with a choreography
mixing traditional Charleston and contemporary dance. To infuse the rich
heritage and local culture of Chengdu, a fashion show unveiled modern Shu
Brocade designs by Ms. Xue Mei Pan.
The Pursuit of Passion
The
St. Regis Chengdu welcomed guests to pursue their passions as it unveiled an
exclusive preview of three signature bespoke experiences, each of which
featured unprecedented access to some of the region’s most interesting and
alluring attractions:
Panda Experience at Dujiangyan Giant Panda
Breeding Center
Guests
were invited to experience a rare and captivating morning with China’s most
precious and beloved animal, the panda. Designed to save the giant panda, this
world-renowned research institution offers guests the opportunity to see and
interact with these rare creatures.
Guests
experienced Chengdu in true style with a Shu Brocade aficionado experience
featuring an exclusive private tour of Chengdu’s Brocade and Embroidery
Museum. Coined "the land of
abundance," Chengdu has a rich history of more than 2,000 years of hand-woven
brocade craft.
Unveiling the Art in Baijiu Aficionado
Experience
Guests
enjoyed a private tour and tasting at ShuiJing Fang Museum, China’s first
Baijiu distillery. A 600-year-old tradition, Shui Jing Distillery's distilling
techniques have ensured its prestige through the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties
where generations of master distillers continued to enhance and refine Master
Wang's original recipe to create a lineage of exquisite and luxurious Baijiu,
the traditional Chinese distilled alcoholic beverage. The
abovementioned experiences are also available to guests of The St. Regis
Chengdu as part of the signature St. Regis Aficionado and Family Tradition
packages.
The St. Regis Chengdu
Located
in the heart of Chengdu’s business district just steps away from Tianfu Square
and the Chun Xi Road upscale retail area, The St. Regis Chengdu sets a new
standard of bespoke service, refined elegance, and timeless sophistication in
Southwest China. The St. Regis Chengdu
boasts 279 carefully appointed guestrooms and suites that are the largest in
the city, 1,200 sqm of exceptional event and meeting spaces, the exclusive
Iridium Spa featuring a menu of customized experiences, and the legendary St.
Regis Butler Service.
The
St. Regis Chengdu offers an array of epicurean experiences including six
restaurants and bars. Social, an all-day dining restaurant, offers a wide
selection of international cuisine; Yan Ting is the hotel’s signature Chinese
restaurant specializing in Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine; Yun Fu has four
distinct private dining rooms located on the 27th floor offers tailored dining
experiences. Decanter, Chengdu’s only dedicated wine bar, offers an extensive
selection of fine wines, liquors and cigars; Vantage XXVII is a rooftop bar
offering specialty cocktails with views of the spectacular city skyline.
Drawing Room offers the signature St. Regis afternoon tea and champagne
sabering ritual as well as the Chuan Mary, a spicier version of the world
famous St. Regis Bloody Mary, re-imagined for The St. Regis Chengdu.
The
Iridium Spa, exclusive to St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, offers a blissful
experience including nine treatment rooms, sauna and steam rooms, and a modern
fitness center. The tranquil spa offers a customized indulgence that surpasses
the discerning tastes of St. Regis guests. The St. Regis Chengdu is the only
luxury hotel in the city to offer both indoor and outdoor swimming pools for
in-house guests and St. Regis Athletic Club members.
For
more information, please visit
www.stregis.com/chengdu.
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