Swissotel Kunshan says it is the first hotel in Kunshan to obtain its official five-star rating.

"We are proud to be operating a hotel in the city of Kunshan. With its rapidly growing business activities and leisure attractions, the city will be attracting more domestic as well as overseas visitors. With our five-star rating, Swissotel Kunshan will also bring an unprecedented level of first-class luxury hospitality to the city, allowing guests to experience Swiss hospitality with our quality facilities and professional services," said Rainer Tenius, general manager of Swissotel Kunshan.

Since its re-branding on July 1, 2007 to Swissotel Kunshan, the hotel has prepared for the 5-star rating, which was issued on November 15. After comprehensive auditing and evaluation by the country's National Star-Rating Committee, Swissotel Kunshan is now recognized as a five-star venue.

"We would like to congratulate Swissotel Kunshan for obtaining the five-star rating award. This is a tremendous achievement for the Kunshan city and being the only international luxury hotel, we look forward to seeing Swissotel Kunshan bringing the city's hospitality standard and quality to a higher level," said Dong Jianguo, director of Kunshan Tourism Bureau.