Hyatt Regency Lanzhou Opens as “new architectural landmark”

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Hyatt Regency Lanzhou Opens as “new architectural landmark”

The 711-foot-tall (217-metre-tall) landmark, which shelters the first Hyatt hotel in Lanzhou, is located beside the city’s famous Yellow River and becomes the brand’s debut property in the Lanzhou…

Hyatt Hotels has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Lanzhou, Hyatt’s debut hotel in the city of Lanzhou, China.

Located in a city that is considered a gateway to China’s west region, the hotel is designed for productivity and peace of mind through its anticipatory service for which the Hyatt Regency brand is known.

Welcoming guests into a revitalising sanctuary above the bustling city, the 300-key hotel has been designed to enhance productivity and peace of mind. The spacious guestrooms and 15 suites, feature contemporary decor in soothing tones of blue and soft grey, with expansive views through floor-to-ceiling windows.

To promote wellbeing for guests and the environment, the hotel utilises smart, eco-friendly systems. Infrared sensors automatically activate control settings when guests enter or leave the room, and smart sunshades auto-adjust for a comfortable environment and power savings.

Hyatt Regency Lanzhou’s creative dining scene caters to Lanzhou’s multi-ethnic community as well as domestic and international travellers with three superb halal restaurants and a lounge. The all-day Market Café serves East-West-themed buffet selections showcasing seasonal ingredients, including made-to-order Lanzhou beef noodles. Xiang Yue is a contemporary Chinese restaurant specialising in authentic Gansu and Cantonese cuisines, with 10 private dining rooms. YUN – Hot Pot Restaurant offers personal seafood hot pots highlighting premium delicacies and nutritious slow-cooked broths. On the 16th floor, the lounge is an inviting urban retreat for meetings, socialising or relaxing over elegant high teas and light refreshments.

Image credit: Hyatt Hotels

Two floors of the hotel are dedicated to recreational and wellbeing facilities. In the pool sanctuary, the indoor, temperature-controlled swimming pool uses a leading glass-fibre quartz sand filter system for a natural, eco-friendly swimming experience enhanced by sixth-floor city views.

Elsewhere, the hotel also shelters creative event space. More than 16,145 square feet (1,500 square metres) of sophisticated spaces comprise a ballroom, eight multifunction meeting rooms and three VIP lounges. State-of-the-art technology includes HD high-speed cameras and 65-inch gesture-control smart screens supporting full-scene video synchronisation, rebroadcasting and live-streaming. Natural light and river views create a refreshing and inspiring ambience, with meetings and events supported by experienced hotel event planners.

The Hyatt Regency brand has more than 200 conveniently located urban and resort properties locations in more than 30 countries around the world. The opening of Hyatt Regency Lanzhou is part of the brand’s ongoing efforts to expand its presence globally in places that matter.

Main image credit: Hyatt Hotels

Hamish Kilburn / 15.09.2020

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