The Ritz - Carlton Hotel Company, LLC, group founded in 1983 that operate the luxury hotel chain known as The Ritz - Carlton and currently a subsidiary of Marriott International, American multinational hospitality company headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland marks its debut with The Ritz - Carlton, Suzhou, a new hotel in the historic city of Suzhou, a centre renowned for its notable, cultural and historical heritage and richness situated in China's Jiangtsu province near Shanghai.
This expansion marks a very significant step in the brand's commitment to extending luxury hospitality across Greater China in a relevant destination like Suzhou, a city founded in 514 B.C, boasting over 2.500 years of rich history.
This more than captivating city is nicknamed the "Venice of the East" for the presence of various scenic canals and stoned bridges, home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the ancient Grand Canal and the famous Classical Gardens of Suzhou, a very charming centre also highlighted by the presence of stunning, ornated pagodas and buildings which all together have contributed to elevate its status as one of the top tourist attractions in China.
Nestled in the city's scenic Gusu District, historically known as the "Old Town" which greatly preserves iconic canals, classical gardens, and an incomparable cultural heritage, the Ritz - Carlton Suzhou prime location makes it a convenient base for both leisure and business travellers offering unrivalled access to key attractions such as Shantang Street, Lingering Farden and Xyuan Temple offering visitors an immersive and unique cultural experience within the city's dymamic charm and rich history.
The hotel architecture combines traditional Suzhou elements with modern techniques, the exteriors, designed by KPF, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, an American architectural firm based in New York, creating high performing crafted buildings that are unique to their contexts through impactful design, feature folding fan screens and layered blue – tiled roofs.
The interiors conceptualized by architect Peter Remedios leading Remedios Studio,an acclaimed firm based in Hong Kong, specialises in architectural, interior landscape, furniture and lighting design in high-end hospitality and residential projects pay tribute to Suzhou's silk trade history and also to the iconic classical gardens, authenticlandmarks of the Chinese city.
The property features 190 comfortable and spacious guestrooms and suites, including 57 luxurious suites, each reflecting the traditional, minimalist Suzhou aesthetic.
Notable is the diverse culinary experiences the Ritz - Carlton, Suzhou offers, showcasing the region's food culture in all its essence, highlighted by Alkanna, the hotel's specialty restaurant, serving modern bistro fare, Feng Pan Ting, a stylish Chinese tea lounge showcases Suzhou's famed tea culture and Biao Xiao, offering exquisitely crafted Huaiyang cuisine made from local sourced ingredients.
The hotel also provides amenities and services such as an indoor swimming pool, a 24 - hour fitness centre, and multiple event spaces very suitable to host celebrations, gatherings or corporate meetings and functions.
The Ritz - Carlton, Suzhou to enhance guest's connection with the locale, offers personalized cultural experiences, include traditional tea master performances, local tradition of toasting with Huangjiu, a Chinese rice wine and the signature Ritz Kids program.
The General Manager of the The Ritz - Carlton, Suzhou, Nicolas Kassab stated that the company aims to provide guests a distinctive experience that reflects the luxury and heritage of Suzhou while also contributing to the city's vibrant cultural landscape.
With this launch, the Ritz – Carlton, Suzhou aims to lead in blending the city's great cultural heritage providing modern luxury, thereby attracting both business and leisure travellers and enhancing Suzhou's status as a leading and premier travel destination in China.
Link - https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/wuxsz-the-ritz-carlton-suzhou/overview/
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