The Luxury Collection, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced 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 property in Liaoning, China offering the brand’s signature concierge service and indigenous cultural experiences in a majestic urban retreat. 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. Reimagined by HBA, the hotel boasts an opulent, contemporary design where every detail – from the wall decorations and furniture to the ornaments and art collections – tells a story.

The Castle Hotel joins a portfolio of distinct Luxury Collection hotels in China, including the 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 in Hangzhou.

Paul James, Global Brand Leader, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection and W Hotels Worldwide comments: “We are thrilled to debut The Castle Hotel in Dalian, an enchanting city whose diverse cultural heritage blends seamlessly with its modern point of view.”

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.

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