St. Regis Hotels & Resorts debuts first St. Regis Resort in South China with the opening of The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort
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St. Regis Hotels & Resorts debuts first St. Regis Resort in South China with the opening of The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort
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Category: Asia Pacific - China - Industry economy
- Hotel opening
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2011-11-30
Latest St. Regis Resort in China Is the New Crown Jewel of China’s Celebrated Yalong Bay
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the grand opening of The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort, the eagerly anticipated crown jewel along Yalong Bay, China’s premiere resort destination on Hainan island. As South China’s first St. Regis Resort, The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort will define a new standard of exceptional luxury, contemporary sophistication and bespoke services for visitors to Hainan.
“We are thrilled to unveil South China’s first St. Regis resort – a standout gem along the Yalong Bay coast,” said Sunny Heng, General Manager of The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort. “The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay is an exclusive tropical sanctuary with an unrivaled combination of amenities and service, including our famous St. Regis Butler service.”
Located on one of the most coveted and beautiful stretches of coastline on Yalong Bay, The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort offers 373 exquisitely designed guest rooms and suites, and 28 oversized and sumptuously appointed beachside villas. The resort’s contemporary architecture is inspired by the concept of two intertwined dragons, reflected as undulating waves which are incorporated in all of the resort’s structural elements. The St. Regis offers three signature epicurean experiences and a sophisticated lounge which are certain to become island destinations of their own. In addition, The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort is introducing the South China region’s first Iridium Spa, a lavish five-star sanctuary of wellbeing.
“Hainan’s Yalong Bay is the tropical playground for China’s elite travelers,” said Qian Jin, Senior Vice President of Operations, Greater China, Starwood Hotels & Resorts. “The introduction of the St. Regis brand to Hainan offers a new level of sophistication and amenities and redefines Yalong Bay as a destination resort for discerning international travelers who are seeking new experiences with the confidence of the highest levels of service and luxury.”
Located at the southernmost tip of China, the island of Hainan is often compared to Hawaii because of its tropical climate and beautiful beaches. Yalong Bay, on the southern part of the island, is rapidly gaining distinction as an exclusive tropical playground for the world’s most cosmopolitan travelers. The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort is ideally situated on a generous stretch of the most coveted location on Yalong Bay, with access to more than 800 meters of white sandy beach and beautiful coastline.
Exceptional Accommodations
The guestrooms and villas at the St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay are designed as “guest quarters by the sea,” – sophisticated, relaxing, and sumptuously appointed with deluxe amenities, including high thread-count linens, plush bath towels and St. Regis signature bath accessories. In addition, each room is equipped with state-of-the-art modern conveniences, such as HD plasma cable televisions, computer and iPod charging stations, and WiFi access.
Bespoke St. Regis Butler Service
The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort is the first hotel on the island to offer butler service to all guests who stay in the resort. Led by Chief butler Jason Peng, the St. Regis Butlers are trained in the English tradition of service; at the ready to cater to individual requests, no matter how great or small at any hour of the night. The St. Regis Butlers provide flawless, personalized attention to each guest, and they are the one point of contact for the guest – answering all of their questions and meeting all of their needs. With an ever-present yet discreet manner, St. Regis Butlers share an innate ability to anticipate guest and resident needs, tastes and preferences. The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort features a diverse team of butlers from various provinces of China including Shanxi, Hunan, Tianjin, Shandong and Liaoning as well as some from international locations such as Mexico and so on.
The Address in Sanya: Sail-in, Sail-out Exclusive Yacht Access
The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay also offers the island’s only sail-in, sail-out access through an exclusive partnership with the Sanya Yalong Bay Yacht Club (SYYC), located in the premises of the hotel. To accommodate Hainan’s growing popularity with international yachting enthusiasts, the SYYC offers 150 berths built to international standards that are equipped to serve premier yachts between 50 and 200 feet in length. Guests arriving by yacht will be afforded private butler service upon arrival and the duration of their stay, as well as access to private limousine and jet services as needed. In addition, guests at The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort will enjoy the opportunity to charter fully-staffed Yacht Club vessels for private parties, sunset cruises, fishing excursions, corporate events and overnight cruises.
A New Culinary Scene for Hainan
The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort offers a world of epicurean experiences, with three distinct restaurants that are certain to become the elite culinary destinations on Hainan. Social offers all-day dining with a wide selection of international cuisine that offers something for every palate. Located on the beach, Driftwood serves up freshly-caught local seafood accompanied by unrivalled views of Yalong Bay. Ming Xuan features sophisticated, modern Cantonese and Sichuanese dishes amidst a spacious, glamorous setting. Before or after dinner, Decanter offers fine wines from the world’s most celebrated vineyards and private rooms for tastings or dinners. Finally, the Drawing Room Lounge and Bar is a rare haven of refined luxury in which guests are welcome to enjoy the enduring St. Regis tradition of Afternoon Tea or the new signature Sanya Mary cocktail.
South China Region’s First Iridium Spa
In addition, the St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort will introduce the South China region’s first Iridium Spa, which will become a destination of its own for visitors to Sanya. Born from the DNA of the prestigious St. Regis brand, Iridium Spa, with three locations around the world, is setting a new five-star standard for spa luxury. Building on a legacy that dates back to the original Iridium Room at the St. Regis New York, the resort’s Iridium Spa articulates the same distinctive elegance, delivering customized experiences that combine signature St. Regis five-star pampering with traditional Chinese treatments and ingredients.
The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort has recently also been honored with the Annual Hotel Award for Most Anticipated New Opening by the respected 2011 Asia Hotel Forum (AHF) Awards. The AHF Awards represent the hotel industry’s international awards of excellence across various categories, all carefully and justly chosen by a jury of esteemed hospitality professionals. The outstanding enterprises selected are thus recognized as recipients of the International Hotel Investment Awards.
About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
Combining classic sophistication and modern luxury, the St. Regis brand remains faithful to its commitment to excellence. Founded by John Jacob Astor IV, with the opening of the first St. Regis Hotel in New York City over a century ago, the St. Regis brand of hotels and residences is known for its unique luxury dimension, customized service and refined elegance in the best destinations worldwide. Plans for this brand to globally continue its legacy include long-awaited St. Regis US and Latin American hotels and resorts in Bal Harbour, Buenos Aires and the Riviera Maya. In Asia, St. Regis has also announced plans to open hotels in Changsha, Chengdu, Kuala Lumpur, Sanya Yalong Bay, Shenzhen, Tianjin and Zhuhai. In Europe, Africa and the Middle East, the St. Regis brand will continue to expand in Florence, Abu Dhabi, Amman, Cairo, Doha and Mauritius. The distinctive trait of the St. Regis experience is customized service and attention, coveted locations and luxurious design.
About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1,071 properties in 100 countries and territories with 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft®, and Element SM. The company boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts.
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