Changzhou Marriott Hotel opens in China

Marriott Hotels has unveiled Changzhou Marriott Hotel at the Changzhou Modern Media Center in Jiangsu Province, China.

Changzhou Marriott Hotel occupies the top floors of the 333m-tall centre, which is the tallest skyscraper in the city.

The Marriott Hotel in Changzhou features 268 rooms, 1,900m² of meeting space an 800m² grand ballroom, a 280m² ballroom, and 11 meeting rooms.

It also houses an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and kitchen / kitchenette. Each room is equipped with facilities and amenities ranging from WiFi to 42in flat-panel TV.

Changzhou Marriott Hotel general manager Ivy Shi said: "The architectural design of the building is inspired by the 1,300 year-old Tianning Pagoda, which is the most famous reclaimed relic in Changzhou.

"The décor of guestrooms adopts the artistic elements of Jintan paper-cut, a National Intangible Cultural Heritage item from Changzhou."

Marriott Hotels manages the hotel under an agreement with its owner Changzhou Radio & Television Real Estate.

Marriott Hotels is Marriott International’s brand of full-service hotels and resorts. It operates 500 hotels and resorts in over 50 countries globally.

Image: Marriott Hotels occupies the top floors of Changzhou Modern Media Center. Photo: Courtesy of Marriott International