Conrad Hotels & Resorts announced on 23 August the opening of Conrad Xiamen, located on the southwestern coast of Xiamen Island. Owned by Shimao Group and managed by Hilton, Conrad Xiamen is the first Conrad hotel in Fujian province, the sixth in China among a portfolio that includes Conrad Hong Kong, Conrad Sanya Haitang Bay, Conrad Dalian, Conrad Macao, and Conrad Beijing, and joins the larger Hilton portfolio of over 70 hotels in China.
“Conrad Xiamen is an excellent addition to our China portfolio. It underscores our commitment to growing our presence across the top destinations of this market and our confidence in the increasing demand for luxury accommodations from a new generation of smart luxury travellers,” said Bruce McKenzie, Senior Vice President of Operations, Greater China & Mongolia, Hilton.
Conrad Xiamen occupies the 37th to 54th floors of the 300-metre tall Shimao Straits Tower, in the heart of Siming’s CBD. Designed to be a shopping, leisure and business hub, Shimao Straits Tower is a sea-facing landmark with a sail-shaped design boasting expansive views of Gulangyu Island. Guests of Conrad Xiamen will enjoy direct access to a shopping mall and a cinema, as well as the Shapowei dining precinct. Nanputuo Temple and Xiamen University are within walking distance, with major businesses and popular attractions such as Gulangyu Island ferry terminal, Zhongshan Road and Baicheng Beach also nearby. Conrad Xiamen is 22 kilometres from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.
“We are delighted with the debut of our Conrad Hotel & Resorts brand in Fujian. Conrad Xiamen is a great flagship hotel that epitomises 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 that offer views over sea and city. Averaging 60 square metres, the rooms have walk-in wardrobes, large fla- screen TVs, Wi-Fi and wired internet access, Nespresso machines, hydrotherapy rain showers and 400-thread count luxury bed linen. 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, which uses only the purest natural products.
With over 2000 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.
Conrad Xiamen delivers culinary experiences with five restaurants and bars. Coast Bar & Grill offers the ultimate sky dining experience, with fresh seafood, grilled specialties and the highest bar in town. Lucheng serves Cantonese and Fujian delicacies, and has eight private rooms for small functions. Pier 38 is an all-day dining restaurant with a buffet featuring Asian and Western dishes, interactive cooking stations and sea views. Plush serves High Tea by day and transforms into a bar in the evenings, offering fine wines and snacks. And at Parisian patisserie French Kiss, guests can expect fine pastries and Western-style meals.
To ensure that guests enjoy all that the city has to offer by way of culture, art, cuisine and adventure, Conrad Xiamen offers signature Conrad 1/3/5 experiences. Conrad Xiamen also offers the Conrad Concierge app, which enables guests to customise the details of their stay, such as pre-selecting bath amenities, or checking in while in transit, via a smartphone or tablet.The hotel also participates in the Hilton HHonors® loyalty programme.
