The historic Chinese city of Nanjing will soon have a luxurious – and business-friendly – new addition when The Grand Mansion, a Luxury Collection Hotel, opens in August.

A significant business and industry destination Nanjing is a popular destination for business travellers headed to China, and the new hotel caters to their demands with a choice location at the crossroads of Changjiang and Dongjian roads, and across from the iconic Presidential Palace.

The Grand Mansion boasts 159 beautifully appointed, spacious guest rooms, including 16 suites. Each room offers a spate of refined comforts, convenient amenities and exquisite works of art.

The hotel is also set to be a key destination for corporate meetings and events in Nanjing with approximately 1,425sqm of meeting and event space. The centrepiece of the hotel’s events offerings is the 550sqm Grand Ballroom, which includes an elegant pre-function space. The refined spaces can all be set up in a variety of formats, including classroom, theatre, u-shape, banquet and cocktail.

After hours, guests can enjoy the unexpected amenities of the hotel, which has been designed to feel like a private mansion. Busy execs can unwind with the hotel’s extensive collection of art, sculptures, books and paintings in the Traveller’s Library; sample exotic local teas in the Tea Room; or socialise in the other public areas, including the Scholar’s Room, the Music Room, and the Art Gallery.

When hunger strikes – or when the need to wine and dine clients arises – visitors can retreat to the traditional Chinese restaurant, the all-day dining restaurant, or the private dining rooms, as well as the scenic terrace bar. www.starwoodhotels.com