The Luxury Collection, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., announces the opening of The Castle Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Dalian. Owned by the Dalian Yifang Group and managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts, The Castle Hotel marks The Luxury Collection’s first hotel in Liaoning, China offering the brand’s signature concierge service and indigenous cultural experiences in a majestic urban retreat. The Castle Hotel joins a portfolio of distinct Luxury Collection hotels in China, including the legendary Astor Hotel in Tianjin; Twelve at Hengshan and The Hongta Hotel in Shanghai; and The Royal Begonia Resort in Sanya. Later this year, The Luxury Collection will open The Azure Qiantang as a Luxury Collection hotel in Hangzhou.
The Castle Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Dalian commands an imposing presence with its palatial Bavarian-style castle set amid lush foliage on Lotus Mountain in Dalian, Northeast China. Overlooking Xinghai Square as well as Xinghai Bay and the Yellow Sea, The Castle Hotel offers 292 luxurious guestrooms and suites as well as 67 residences, offering stunning ocean views with meticulous interior designs. Reimagined by HBA Interior Design, the hotel boasts an opulent, contemporary design where each detail – from the wall decorations and furniture to the ornaments and art collections – tell a story.
Following the hotel’s extensive renovation, The Castle Hotel remains an icon on the city’s skyline and is now poised to take its rightful place as the guardian of Dalian, the “Pearl of Northern China.” The exterior of the hotel remains true to the original European-inspired architecture with hand-selected stones gracing the façade of the castle.
Epicurean Destinations
The Castle Hotel features three restaurants with creative and authentic cuisine options unique to Dalian. Zhen Bao restaurant offers authentic gourmet Cantonese fare featuring fresh “sea-to-table” seafood from Dalian and “farm-to-table” meats and produce; Collections is an all-day dining restaurant with an international menu; and the Royal Cellar features home-brewed German beer and northern European specialties. In addition, guests can choose from two lounge areas – The Lobby Lounge and the Aristocrat Lounge. The Lobby Lounge is an elegant bar offering the classic high tea; while the Aristocrat Lounge is the perfect venue for wines and cigars.
Outstanding Amenities, Service & Special Events
With its prime location, The Castle Hotel is an outstanding special events venue offering a spacious grand ballroom, seven function rooms and a 4,000 square meter open air rooftop garden, which provides an elegant space for memorable occasions from grand-scale weddings, to intimate cocktail parties, to important business meetings.
As part of the opulent experience, guests can enjoy the hotel’s spacious indoor swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and luxurious Kaiser Spa. The Fitness Center features a multi-functional yoga room while the indoor heated swimming pool offers guests a stunning ocean view. For guests looking to unwind, the Kaiser Spa is an oasis for relaxation and features sauna baths, massage services and three entertainment rooms for family and friends to gather.
