Hyatt Hotels has expanded its China footprint with the opening of Andaz Xiamen, offering business travellers contemporary accommodation at the heart of the city.

Located within the mixed-use development of The MixC, Andaz Xiamen is where old meets new and east meets west, weaving in the sights, sounds, and tastes of its local neighborhood to create a dynamic environment and an immersive experience for guests.

Created by world-renowned design firm JID—which was founded by the celebrated late Indonesian designer Jaya Ibrahim—Andaz Xiamen has been conceived as a modern mansion inspired by tropical Nanyang style, with high ceilings inspired by pergolas and trellises, repeated arched detailing, and living spaces linked by walkways open to cooling tropical breezes. Throughout the hotel, an abundance of speckled terrazzo, timber louvres, tactile wicker and rattan, graphic tiling, and carpeting creates continuity between spaces and reinforces the Nanyang feel, while artwork by artists either from Xiamen or with a strong connection to the city offers a platform for emerging talents.

The new Andaz hotel houses 304 elegant rooms, including 20 suites with separate living rooms, which enjoy vibrant views over the city. The Nanyang-inspired private spaces feature high ceilings typically found in tropical climates and natural textures and materials for a comfortable, relaxed feel, from rattan-backed armchairs to woven bamboo wall paneling to timber louvres. To make each stay barrier-free, all non-alcoholic minibar drinks and snacks are complimentary in each guestroom, as are local telephone calls and Wi-Fi.

With its prime location in the heart of Xiamen, the four innovative, immersive drinking and dining venues at Andaz Xiamen showcase the vibrant local neighborhood through authentic local flavors.

Andaz Lounge, the convivial heart of of the hotel, serves complimentary non-alcoholic drinks and snacks during the day and by evening, the lounge offers complimentary wine, beer, and locally inspired canapés. Additionally, Andaz Lounge serves a menu of light snacks as well as an elevated afternoon tea experience.

The No. 101 Chinese Restaurant, named after the hotel address, presents local Minnan and Chaoshan cuisines with a twist. Overlooking a tropical outdoor courtyard replete with reflecting ponds, the vibrant all-day eatery houses a series of open kitchens showcasing live culinary theatre and an array of Nanyang design elements during breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Sharing the outdoor terrace with No. 101 Chinese Restaurant is More Than Wine, celebrating the ocean-faring culture of Xiamen and Nanyang. Dominated by a striking central bar tiled to resemble fish scales, More Than Wine specializes in classic tiki cocktails with a local twist, as well as rum and agave spirits, carefully selected wines, artisanal craft beer, and refreshing mocktails.

Off-site, Sugar Pavilion is located in a glasshouse within the piazza at The MixC mall. The all-day European café and bar serves contemporary Italian cuisine by the hotel’s Italian executive chef, Alessandro Martinelli, as well as health-centric drinks and desserts.

The hotel also promises to be a meetings destination, with locally inspired, residential-style spaces that include seven standalone spaces ranging in size from 861–9,687 square feet (80–900 square meters), catering to up to 800 guests, a gracious 9,687-square-foot (900-square-meter) Ballroom featuring nautical-style chandeliers and bougainvillea-inspired carpeting, and the 2,152-square-foot (200-square-meter) Pool House, which can house 72 attendees in a board meeting to 170 guests theatre style.

After hours, business travellers can head to the Fitness Center, which is fitted with the latest cardio equipment, free weights, and a yoga room. Alternatively, guests can take a dip in the heated 25-meter outdoor swimming pool on the lobby floor.

“With Andaz Xiamen, we hope to stimulate the senses with our redefined Nanyang interiors, neighborhood-inspired experiences, and luxurious hospitality,” says General Manager Owen Chiu. “Our aim is to offer a luxury lifestyle experience that’s woven into the fabric of the local culture, fueling our guests’ creativity, and inspiring them to express their own unique style and passions. As luxury travelers reemerge within the region, our underlying mission to care for our guests remains true. Through wellbeing amenities such as our beautiful spaces, 24-hour fitness services, outdoor swimming pool, balanced menus amid a pleasant city environment, we care for guests so they can be their very best.”

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