Hong Kong-based Langham Hospitality Group will open a new hotel in Haikou, the capital of Hainan, China, on May 28. Strategically located in the Guomao district, The Langham, Haikou will offer business travellers an elegant, luxurious accommodation in the heart of the city.

“We are delighted to introduce The Langham Hotel to the rapidly growing city of Haikou,” says Robert Warman, chief executive officer of the Langham Hospitality Group. “Together with the developer, Hainan Xinruidu Industry Investment, we are committed to creating a luxury hotel experience and sophisticated lifestyle destination that will be the centre piece of this exciting new urban development.”

Designed by US-based architects SRSS, the new hotel offers 249 rooms and suites over 14 floors, which are perfectly suited for business and leisure travellers.  Each room is equipped with the Langham signature Blissful bed, motorized drapes and a separate rain shower. Guests of the Club Lounge can also enjoy an extra level of personalised services and privileges, including breakfast, afternoon tea, evening cocktails and the use of the boardroom.

Catering to diverse appetites, The Langham, Haikou invites guests to experience a range of international cuisines and dining options. Inspired by the studios and workshops of the Renaissance masters, all-day dining restaurant Atelier features an interactive open kitchen, a smoke house, and an oyster and champagne bar. T’ang Court offers authentic Cantonese and Hainanese culinary dishes, while Star Bar & Restaurant is a stylish destination for a casual drink or barbecue dinner. Centrally located on the first floor, the Palm Court is the setting for the signature Langham Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood. For post-dinner drinks, the lobby bar Liquary is a welcoming retreat of classic elegance.

The hotel also boasts a variety of multi-functional spaces spanning over 1,564sqm, including one grand ballroom and three multi-function rooms. Dedicated events butlers are always on hand to ensure the event runs smoothly. For relaxation, the group’s award-winning Chuan Spa offers therapies based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, using the five elemental forces of wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Other recreational facilities include a fitness centre and an outdoor swimming pool. www.langhamhotels.com