Hotel roundup (March 15)

What's new

Wushu at the spa

Jing An Shangri-La is launching the Wushu body wisdom massage at its Chi Spa that combines the traditional Wushu elements and modern massage techniques. The idea is inspired by Wushu martial arts and each massage is preceded by breathing exercises and movements to open the meridians for long term well-being. 021-2203-8888 Ext 460

Cave cuisine

Shangri-La Hotel, Guilin recently organized its first banquet in the Reed Flute Cave, a natural karst formation in the city's northwest, starting the hotel's series of creative outdoor catering at famous scenic spots around Guilin. 0773-2698-888

New hot spring resort

DusitFudu Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with Guangzhou Siborui Hotel to manage a hot springs resort of 133 villas and rooms. The DusitDevarana Hot Springs & Spa will be the first internationally branded lifestyle and hot springs luxury resort located in Conghua, Guangdong province.

A castle in Dalian

A new Starwood Luxury Collection hotel will open in June in Dalian in Liaoning, the first castle-style hotel in China. Built into the mountainside, the hotel overlooks famous Xinghai Bay and the Yellow Sea and offers brilliant ocean views. It has 292 guest rooms, 67 apartments and suites including a 600-square-meter presidential suite. The hotel was renovated from an iconic European-style castle that was home to Dalian Shell Museum. Three restaurants and two lounges offer various dining experience.

New kid on the block

Shanghai-based Zendai Group has unveiled its new luxury Chinese hospitality brand. Himalayas Hotels & Communities is a deluxe lifestyle hospitality brand that blends contemporary vision and traditional Chinese culture. 021-5019-5900