Marriott International announced today the opening of the 340-room Renaissance Guiyang Hotel in China.

The hotel is located in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, an emerging city for business and leisure activities in southwest China, and represents the 15th Renaissance property to open in the country.

"With their unique personality, design and amenities, Renaissance Hotels have been well received by guests around the world," said Henry Lee, Senior Vice President for Marriott International in Greater China. "The popularity of the Renaissance Hotels brand in China continues to grow, and we are delighted to be opening this wonderful hotel in Guiyang with our great partners Guizhou Zhongdian Hotel Management."

Located in Jinyang New District of Guiyang, the Renaissance Guiyang Hotel is situated 15 minutes away from the city centre which houses the local government administration office, the Guiyang International Conference and Exhibition Centre, International Financial Centre, the Banking Regulatory Commission of Guizhou, Guanshan Park and Guiyang High-Tech Industrial Development Zone are also situated in this district. The hotel is also conveniently located close to the airport and railway station of Guiyang.

Renaissance Guiyang Hotel offers six dining and entertainment options that offer guests a variety of choices including local and international cuisine. New Dynasty is a classic Cantonese restaurant with 10 private dining rooms, while Bai Wei is a casual Chinese restaurant featuring renowned Sichuan and local dishes. BLD is a buffet-style restaurant which showcases cuisine from key cities around the world.

The Chocolate Cake Company is a comfortable café located in the hotel lobby, offering guests quick and delicious snack options. Finally, the hotel is home to two unique bars - the R Bar located in the lobby; and Vue, a roof top bar located on the 23rd floor offering spectacular views of Guiyang.

All 340 guest rooms inclusive of 19 spacious suites are equipped with wireless and High-Speed Internet Access (HSIA), iPod docking stations, flat screen TV's, state-of-the-art technology and a full array of amenities. 

With its 1,230 square meters of banquet space, including a 700-square meter grand ballroom, the hotel is proud to introduce the Renaissance Hotels "Intriguing Meetings" concept to the city by offering meeting planners a variety of amenities and Renaissance signature experiences including RLife LIVE, Renaissance Hotels hospitality entertainment program. The hotel also offers six function rooms and one VIP room, all equipped with state-of-the-art audio visual facilities.

Additional amenities at the hotel include a state of the art business center, indoor pool and a 24-hour Fitness Center which is fully equipped with cardiovascular machines and Olympics weights. Wireless Internet connectivity is available in all public areas of the hotel.

Developed by Guizhou Zhongdian Hotel Management, Renaissance Guiyang Hotel represents another significant opening for the Renaissance Hotels brand in China, inland Chinese cities, which are widely regarded as an emerging force of economic development and leisure travel in the country.

Guizhou Province is also quickly becoming an attractive destination for leisure travel. With its picturesque scenery, authentic traditions, long history and culture, the city is poised to become a favorite destination for both domestic and international travellers. It boasts many beautiful landscapes such as the renowned Huangguoshu Waterfall, Tian Xing Bridge, Water-Curtain Cave and Rhinoceros Pool (Xi Niu Tan).