Fully encompassing a private island on scenic
Jinji Lake, the new Hotel will offer
easy access to the city's vibrant business areas, historic
attractions and leisure activities
TORONTO, Oct. 25,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Seasons Hotels and
Resorts, one of the world's leading luxury hospitality
companies, and Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), renowned property
developer in Greater China,
announce plans for a new Four Seasons hotel in historic Suzhou,
China, set to open in late
2023.
Four Seasons Hotel Suzhou will comprise 9-hectares (22
acres) of a private island surrounded by the landmark Jinji Lake, a popular attraction in the region.
The city of Suzhou is a thriving centre of both economic and
leisure activities, with many historic attractions, offering
something for travellers of all sorts and ages. Suzhou is home to
the scenic and historic UNESCO World Heritage listed Classical
Gardens dating between 11th to 19th century,
picturesque pagodas, canals, stone bridges and museums, as well as
the neighbouring Jinji Lake International Golf Club.
"SHKP has always been committed to developing premium quality
projects. Our upcoming Four Seasons Suzhou will be one of the
most inspiring luxury hotels in Suzhou and the greater Yangtze
River Delta region, renewing a sense of glamour to this culturally
rich destination, and providing an ideal choice for business
executives, family holiday makers and cultural travellers
interested in exploring dynastic history and the area's artistic
heritage," says Albert Lau,
Executive Director of Sun Hung Kai Properties (China) Limited.
"We are very pleased to have Four Seasons managing our first
hotel development in Suzhou. Our new luxury hotel will further
enhance and diversify our hotel portfolio in Greater China and provide a range of unique
experiences to discerning Chinese and international travellers,"
says Tasos Kousloglou, CEO – Hotel division of Sun Hung Kai
Properties Limited.
Four Seasons Hotel Suzhou will be led by General Manager
Arthur Ho, a seasoned hotelier with
a breadth of experiences in senior roles in Asia and Europe, including at Four Seasons properties
in Hong Kong, Macao and Shanghai. In particular, Arthur has led the
pre-opening phase of several new developments, including that of
Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen in 2012. Arthur is already hard at work
building his team and preparing to welcome guests to Four Seasons
Hotel Suzhou in 2023.
"We are proud to continue our partnership with Sun Hung Kai
Properties after our successful collaboration with the acclaimed
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, and look forward to building on our
relationship with this landmark project in Suzhou," says
Bart Carnahan, President, Global
Business Development and Portfolio Management. "China is an important market for us, and it is
with great excitement that we expand our portfolio with this
exceptional project in Suzhou, giving international and domestic
guests a new and unique opportunity to experience Four Seasons in
the region."
Perched on a private island and connected via a private bridge,
Four Seasons Hotel Suzhou will be the very epitome of luxury and
sophistication; intimately sized with just over 200 well-appointed
rooms, suites and oversized private villas all within easy reach to
a broad range of sought-after amenities including a tranquil spa,
fully equipped gym, lakeside jogging track, lush grounds
and gardens, indoor and outdoor pools, and a fully
supervised Kids for All Seasons facility designed
especially for children and even a special venue for pet
dogs.
Dining experiences will include a premier Chinese restaurant
with seven lavish private dining rooms; an all-day dining
restaurant serving a wide selection of international cuisine; a
lobby lounge and lobby bar with a panoramic view of Jinji Lake
serving selected tea, beverages and snacks; and an Executive
Lounge overlooking the hotel's private landscaped lagoon.
Within easy access to Suzhou Industrial Park, the hotel will
also have a grand ballroom, a multi-function room
and several meeting rooms that can be tailor-fitted with
state-of-the-art equipment for important meetings, presentations,
conferences or social events. The ballroom/meeting area has
its own individual entrance accessible by car or bus. For
newlyweds, the hotel boasts a penthouse honeymoon suite
overlooking Jinji Lake as well
as an outdoor wedding lawn for romantic and photogenic events
amid the hotel's generous landscaped gardens inspired by the beauty
and fame of Suzhou historical heritage.
Just half an hour by train or an hour by car from Shanghai, future guests of Four Seasons Hotel
Suzhou will experience a lifestyle that is uniquely Suzhou and
uncompromising service that is uniquely Four Seasons.
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About Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Four
Seasons Hotels and Resorts opened its first hotel in 1961, and
since that time has been dedicated to perfecting the travel
experience through continual innovation and the highest standards
of hospitality. Currently operating 124 hotels and resorts,
and 50 residential properties in major city centres and resort
destinations in 47 countries, and with more than 50 projects under
planning or development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the
world's best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls,
traveller reviews and industry awards. For more information and
reservations, visit fourseasons.com. For
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About Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited
Sun Hung
Kai Properties Limited (SHKP) is committed to
"Building Homes with Heart", through developing premium quality
projects for residential, office and retail purposes as well as
offering first-class customer-focused service over the years. Since
its listing in 1972, SHKP has built many distinctive
projects that become landmarks reflecting the growth of
Hong Kong and define the city as a
major international metropolis. The Group is now one of
Hong Kong's leading property
developers. Its International Commerce Centre, the tallest building
in Hong Kong, forms the stunning
Victoria Harbour Gateway with Two IFC on the Central
waterfront.
The Group's Hotel Division now has 16 properties in operation,
consisting of its own Royal brand series as well as those run by
international chains The portfolio extends to the mainland with the
premium hotels in key cities including Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Nanjing and Chengdu.
Media Contact
Emily Borgeest
fourseasons@kwtglobal.com
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