Shangri-La Kunming
Shangri-La Kunming Debuts as a New Gateway for Cultural Discovery
Shangri-La Group (“Shangri-La” or “the Group”) announces the grand opening of Shangri-La Kunming, a new gateway to Yunnan’s cultural discovery where design-led storytelling, tea traditions, and immersive moments are inspired by the region’s landscapes and artistry. Rooted in the concept of a “Tea Merchant’s Mansion,” the hotel blends Shangri-La’s signature Asian hospitality with Yunnan’s rich local culture, bringing to life the art and joy of Asian hosting for guests exploring “The Best of Yunnan.”
Designed by the internationally acclaimed AvroKO, Shangri-La Kunming draws inspiration from the elegant world of a tea merchant’s private residence, where guests were once welcomed with quiet grace. From the cultural keepsakes displayed in the “Secret Garden” to the lobby installations Woven Mountains and Woven Spring, each element captures Kunming’s poetic scenery and cultural richness. On the 18th floor, the Horizon Club Lounge is warmed by a red copper fireplace, inviting guests to gather, linger, and savour a cup of tea. Along the corridors, stained-glass windows offer “a view at every step—distinct yet connected”, allowing guests to experience Yunnan’s distinctive charm in the gentle play of light and shadow throughout the day.
Exquisite Stays with a Local Touch
The hotel features 75 rooms and suites, each with Horizon Club Lounge privileges. Key room-type highlights include:
- Horizon Executive Room (55 sqm): A palette of verdant greens brings Kunming’s everlasting “spring” ambience indoors.
- Horizon Premier Suite & Horizon 270° City View Suite (72 sqm): Inspired by Yunnan’s biodiversity, the space weaves in lively imagery, featuring butterflies in flight and birds perched on branches, to create a tranquil, refined residential escape.
- Rose Blossom Romantic Suite (120 sqm): Inspired by Yunnan roses, details from three-dimensional petal embroidery to a bathtub adorned with blooms set the scene for proposals, honeymoons, and anniversary celebrations.
- Shangri-La Tea Sanctuary Residence Suite (192 sqm): Rooted in the spirit of tea culture, earth-toned interiors echo the beauty of tea-covered mountains, complemented by rare teas and handcrafted tea ware—bringing together natural vitality and Yunnan’s cultural charm in one private residence.