JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its luxury portfolio in China with the opening of the 354-room JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Bao’an offering magnificent views of Qianhai Bay and the Pearl River Delta. A modern landmark designed by John Portman & Associates and interior design company Hirsch Bedner Associate, the hotel boasts elegant, contemporary interiors complemented by premium services and amenities for business guests.

The JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Bao’an is the first international luxury hotel in Bao’an District and is conveniently located in Shenzhen’s booming Qianhai development zone. Its location, being the nearest luxury hotel to Shenzhen International Airport, provides easy and quick access for arriving guests.

“Shenzhen is a vibrant city that kick-started China’s opening its doors to the world so we are proud to introduce the ninth JW Marriott Hotel in China, and the second JW Marriott Hotel in Shenzhen,” says Marriott’s COO for Greater China Henry Lee. “We look forward to providing the exceptional service and one-of-a-kind experiences that the JW Marriott brand is known for – both in China and around the world.”

The hotel offers 354 luxurious guest rooms and suites. Each room is designed in a chic, modern style featuring abundant natural light. Room amenities include high-speed Internet access, multi-media panel, mini bar, capsule coffee maker and organic herbal tea, and a 42-inch HDTV with satellite TV channels. Spacious bathrooms with a city or bay view feature Aromatherapy Associates bath products, and complimentary Nightly Refresh amenities will be provided in all guest rooms.

Guests are invited to explore two specialty restaurants and one lounge on property. Located on the top floor of the hotel, Bayview Restaurant treats diners to a fine selection of Chinese and Western cuisines with the superb panoramas of Qianhai Bay. A glass ceiling creates an exclusive, romantic private dining experience. The Shenzhen Kitchen is a timeless yet contemporary all-day dining restaurant with an outdoor terrace, offering authentic specialties from China, India, Japan and Europe prepared in live open kitchens. The Lounge will be the perfect venue to meet friends or business contacts over a cup of tea, a glass of wine or a perfectly mixed cocktail accompanied by delicious local snacks.

JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Bao’an promises to be a coveted destination for successful meet ings, conferences, weddings and events. Ten multi-function venues offer 2,600sqm of cutting-edge meeting and banquet space. The highlight is the impressive 1,758sqm Grand Ballroom, which is the largest hotel ballroom in Shenzhen, featuring a striking ceiling with LED changing light ing, RCF line-array speakers, a private access elevator and spiral staircase, plus a specially designed lift capable of transport ing cars and heavy props. www.jwmarriottshenzhenbaoan.com