Kempinski Hotel Harbin has opened its doors. As the first Kempinski Hotel in Heilongjiang Province, out of the 22 currently situated in China, Kempinski Hotel Harbin is set to become a leading luxury hotel in the Icy City.
As the capital of the Heilongjiang Province, the city of Harbin is renowned as “Oriental Paris,” with its climate shifting between a snow kingdom in winter to an oasis in summer. The architecture of the city has a distinguished and historic style, owing to both Chinese and Western influence. The stately Saint Sophia Cathedral, the mysterious Nicola Church, the Russian-style wooden house, the elegant and chic Gothic buildings, Central Streets’ European architecture, the annual music concert “Summer of Harbin”, the Ice and Snow Festival, and the International Trade Fair, all reflect the unique charm of this city.
As the new landmark, Kempinski Hotel Harbin stands on the north bank of the Songhua River and presides over the Songbei District. The hotel is close to many famous tourist attractions including the Jinhewan Wetland Park, the Siberian Tiger Park, the Sun Island Scenic Spot, Harbin Polarland, and the world-famous Harbin Ice & Snow World. It is located only 20-minutes from the Harbin Railway Station, 25-minutes from Harbin West Station of High Speed Railway and 35-minutes from Harbin Taiping International Airport.
The hotel offers 350 rooms including 32 suites, of which the majority feature a river view. Every room is elegantly designed and equipped with high ceilings of 3.9m and graced with large panoramic window to present a view of the Songhua River. A walk-in bath space with separate bathtub and toilet brings a private spa-like environment to help guests brush away travel fatigue.
The hotel features a range of distinctive restaurants and bars including Collections International buffet Restaurant, Longyuan Chinese Restaurant, Paulaner Restaurant & Bar, Lobby Lounge and Executive Lounge, catering for all tastes and occasions. For more intimate dining, a specially designed room service menu offers a selection of international and local cuisines available 24 hours.
The hotel offers advanced event and conference facilities featuring two ballrooms with conference areas of 760 sqm (8,180.6 sqft) and 840 sqm (9,041.7 sqft). Five multi-function rooms and 1 VIP Room will meet all the demands for a comprehensive conference. They are all equipped with high-speed, wireless Wi-Fi, and the latest multimedia and audio equipment. A professional banquet team will be on hand for any added services clients may require.
The Fitness and Recreation Centre provides a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art cardiovascular and exercise equipment, as well as a yoga room, table tennis, and snooker facilities. Experienced trainers will assist guests with training plans and guide them to achieve their personal goals. The 25-m heated indoor pool completes the training facilities.
Kempinski The Spa is a journey inspired by the European seasonal cycle. Drawing on the elemental wisdom of nature, the treatments both evoke and restore the body’s natural equilibrium. The facilities are designed to ensure that guests not only experience a range of results-driven treatments and professional spa products, but also achieve internal well being.
“As the world’s oldest luxury hotel brand, Kempinski provide incomparable European flair to global guests and city residents. The Icy City of Harbin is a modern city full of passion and energy, we believe that Kempinski Hotel Harbin will provide not only upscale hardware facilities, but it also extends to creating a memorable experience and the most extraordinary stay for our guests.” said General Manager Ms Maria Grueter.
