Conrad Xiamen opens in China

Conrad Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of its sixth hotel in China - Conrad Xiamen.

Located on the southwestern coast of Xiamen Island, Conrad Xiamen boasts

breathtaking ocean views along with a number of impressive services, amenities and offerings.

The hotel occupies the 37th to 54th floors of the iconic 300-metre tall Shimao Straits Tower, in the heart of Siming’s Central Business District. Designed to be a shopping, leisure, and business hub, Shimao Straits Tower is a striking sea-facing landmark with a sail-shaped design boasting expansive views of the famous Gulangyu Island. Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is 22 kilometres away.

“We are delighted with the debut of our Conrad Hotel & Resorts brand in Fujian. Conrad Xiamen is a great flagship hotel that epitomizes the luxurious facilities and intuitive service that will provide our guests with inspired experiences and define a new standard for luxury in Xiamen,” said John Vanderslice, global head, Conrad Hotels & Resorts.

Conrad Xiamen has 241 guest rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows. Averaging 60 square metres, the rooms have walk-in wardrobes, large flat screen TVs, Wi-Fi and wired Internet access, Nespresso machines, hydrotherapy rain showers and 400-thread count luxury bed linens. Alternatively, guests can opt for suites and executive rooms with exclusive access to the Executive Lounge on the 54th floor.

Overlooking the city from the 37th floor is a 24-hour Health Club with a full range of cardio and strength training equipment, as well as personal trainers. The heated 25-metre indoor pool offers sea views and guests can also unwind in the Jacuzzi or enjoy personalised treatments at Conrad Spa.

Conrad Xiamen has a total of five restaurants and bars, serving everything from fresh seafood at Coast Bar & Grill offers to Cantonese and Fujian delicacies at Lucheng. Pier 38 is an all-day dining restaurant with a buffet of Asian and Western dishes, interactive cooking stations and great sea views. The sophisticated Plush serves High Tea by day and transforms into a vibrant bar in the evenings, whilst the Parisian patisserie French Kiss offers fine pastries and Western-style meals.

With over 2,000 square metres of flexible meeting space and state-of-the-art audiovisual technology, Conrad Xiamen is also an ideal venue for corporate events, social gatherings and weddings. There are eight multifunction meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 210 people and a pillar-less, 760-square metre ballroom that is connected to a sea-facing 380-square metre foyer.