(TAN): Fuzhou Marriott Hotel Riverside opened in the capital city of Fujian province, China on October 12. The new hotel is strategically located in a prime location in the centre of Donghu Digital Town in Changle district.
Fuzhou Marriott Hotel is only five minutes’ walk from Fuzhou Future Center and Fuzhou Digital China Convention and Exhibition Center, venue for the annual Digital China Summit. Situated next to Fuzhou’s scenic East Lake, the hotel also offers guests easy access to a 12 kilometres long sandy beach, an 18-hole golf course, water sports and other recreational facilities.
Fuzhou Changle International Airport is conveniently located 13 kilometers or about a 15-minute drive away, providing travellers easy connections to and from other local and international destinations. Fuzhou Marriott Hotel Riverside is set to bring intuitively-designed spaces for guests to work or relax.
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“We are very excited to open Fuzhou Marriott Hotel Riverside, and celebrate the third Marriott brand hotel here in Fujian province,” said Henry Lee, president, Greater China, Marriott International. “Fujian province is fast becoming a destination with immense economic, social and cultural significance, both domestically and globally. We are very pleased to see the robust growth of our signature brand here, as we expand our portfolio to serve the needs of our guests when they travel to this region.”
With over 2,200 years of history, Fuzhou attracts both domestic and international visitors with its cultural heritage, traditional crafts and local cuisines. Major attractions include the famous historical street of ten ancient lanes called Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, Drum Mountain and Xichan Temple.
Fuzhou is the capital of Fujian, and makes an ideal base for exploring other areas of the province, including Xiamen, Wuyi Mountain and the famous UNESCO World Heritage-listed Fujian Tulou earthen houses, dating back to the 17th century.
Jacky Gao, General Manager, Fuzhou Marriott Hotel Riverside, said, “With our guest-focused amenities, services and philosophy, we strive to anticipate our guests’ every need during their stay with us. This frees their minds to travel and to be inspired, allowing them to make the most of their visit to this amazing destination.”
The hotel offers 318 spacious guest rooms and suites with natural colours, signature bedding, locally-inspired art elements, marble-clad bathrooms and other in-room amenities. Each room features a welcome system which turns on the lights and television and opens the curtains when guests enter the room. Large floor-to-ceiling windows frame expansive views of the beautiful East Lake or East China Sea. Many of the hotel’s services are put at guests’ fingertips with the Marriott Bonvoy App, including digital room keys and seamless check-ins and check-outs.
Fuzhou Marriott Hotel Riverside offers an exciting array of dining options for guests who wish to experience both local specialties and international cuisines. Goji Kitchen & Bar is an all-day dining restaurant featuring multiple live cooking stations, versatile indoor and outdoor seating areas and menus showcasing classic Asian and international favorites. Jasmine Chinese Restaurant specializes in contemporary Cantonese cuisine as well as authentic Fuzhou dishes. The Bao is a micro concept restaurant specializing in traditional Fujian steamed bao buns, Chinese barbecue rice dishes and snacks.
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The Lounge is an open-plan space with the multi-functional style and purpose of Marriott Hotels’ Greatrooms, where guests can combine business and social pursuits over light snacks, pastries and refreshing beverages.
Fuzhou Marriott Hotel Riverside offers 1,750 square meters of meeting spaces capable of hosting a wide range of events such as small to large-scale conferences, exhibitions and social gatherings; a 1,050 square meter Grand featuring a built-in 95 square meter high definition LED screen with its direct access to the courtyard garden, is ideal for welcome drinks and tea breaks during events. Five customizable function rooms, complete with video conferencing facilities, provide venues for smaller meetings and other occasions.
The hotel’s “Star of The Ocean” outdoor chapel, set in a waterscape garden, provides a wedding. Next to the chapel, a green lawn is the perfect spot for an intimate reception or private dinner after the ceremony. It also offers wellness and fitness facilities, including an indoor heated pool, a yoga room and a 24-hour fitness center.
