Shangri-La Hotel Manzhouli Opens Its Doors

Shangri-La Asia Limited has announced the opening of Shangri-La Hotel, Manzhouli, in Inner Mongolia.

Manzhouli shares a 54-kilometre border with Russia and is China's busiest border crossing. Shangri-La Hotel, Manzhouli is the group's third hotel in Inner Mongolia — following its sister properties in Huhhot and Baotou.

Shangri-La Hotel, Manzhouli is within walking distance of the main shopping and entertainment district, is a 20-minute drive from the airport, and within a five-minute drive from the railway station.

The 18-floor hotel boasts a ceiling dome reminiscent of a Mongolian yurt, with a feature chandelier over the main lobby. The hotel's decor reflects the city's mix of cultures by showcasing many of its tapestries and furnishings of various influences, such as Mongolian pattern carpets, Chinese bed runners, and Russian motif lamps.

Cafe 99 is an all-day dining venue with a seating capacity of 146 diners. The restaurant presents an international a la carte selection and an open-theatre kitchen where guests can watch the chefs in action.

The Lobby Lounge, which seats up to 80 guests, is designed with floor-to-ceiling French windows offering panoramic views of Xiaobei Lake. Guests can enjoy a daily piano performances at teatime, along with a selection of drinks and snacks.

Opening in June 2011, the hotel's speciality restaurant, Salt and Bread, will offer traditional Russian cuisine in a casual environment and will accommodate up to 258 diners. The restaurant will serve dishes such as Chicken Kiev, Beef Stroganoff and Shashlik. Performances by Russian musicians will be staged nightly.

The hotel houses the city's largest health club spreading across 1,286 square metres on the third floor, with a 25-metre indoor heated swimming pool with views of the lake and mountains through the windows. The health club includes steam bath, sauna, a hair salon and massage facilities, which are also open to the public at additional charges.

Shangri-La Hotel, Manzhouli has more than 4,000 square metres of space for meetings and events. The Grand Ballroom is pillar-free with a ceiling height of 7.5 meters and can accommodate more than 1,500 guests' theatre-style and 1,200 guests for banquets. With direct lift access from the car park, the ballroom can be easily transformed into a car showroom.