251-key Jiuhua Jin Jiang International Hotel Opens in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China

Jin Jiang International Hotels continues to further expand its portfolio across China and on 28 May celebrated the opening of its newest property, Jiuhua Jin Jiang International Hotel, located in the prefecture level city of Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province, in the eastern region of China.

Enriched with a history going back 3,000 years, Zhenjiang was once the provincial capital and is nowadays a thriving city with a rapidly developing industrial industry, and has one of the fastest growing economies in the Yangtze River delta region. The city offers various AAAA- class scenic tourist attractions such as Jinshan Park, set in an idyllic Buddhist temple complex, and Mao Mountain, which is home to many Taoist temples and one of the top ten scenic spots in China of Taoism.

Zhenjiang is also an important transportation hub and along with being one of the main ports along the Yangtze River, the city sits in between the major road and train lines connecting Nanjing to Shanghai, including the high speed rail between Beijing to Shanghai which passes through. The hotel is conveniently located in the city's Commercial Center of Nanxu New Town and is in close range to the main railway station and Yangli expressway, serving as an ideal base from which visitors can explore the city.

This luxury hotel stands at 21 stories and covers an area of 31,300 square meters. Its 251 contemporary and spacious guest rooms and suites are located from the 7th to 21st floors of the building and are each elegantly designed and well equipped with modern and high end amenities. The hotel features an Executive Lounge Floor Reception on the 18 th floor offering a private and comfortable environment that is ideal for the busy business traveler. The hotel has eight meeting rooms and a large multi-functional banquet hall which can host up to 500 people. Each equipped with the latest equipment, the rooms are designed to suit a variety of event hosting needs from conference and meeting purposes to formal banquets.

There are a range of dining options including La Seine West Restaurant which features a diverse choice of International dishes and Clouds Chinese Restaurant, serving a combination of gourmet Chinese cuisines including traditional Shanghainese dishes. Additional facilities include a state of the art fitness center, indoor swimming pool, tennis court and games room.

Commenting on the opening of the hotel, Mr. Simon Zhang, Chief Executive Officer of Jin Jiang International Hotels stated," We are thrilled with the opening of Jiuhua Jin Jiang International Hotel. It will be the first Jin Jiang branded hotel in Zhenjiang city and will also proudly join an existing 10 Jin Jiang hotels already situated within Jiangsu province. This small city is a top destination in the Yangtze River delta region to visit and is a place that is immersed with a rich history and tradition, combined with a flourishing economy and thriving industries. This hotel will set a bench mark in Zhenjiang for top quality facilities and services and will contribute to making the city a great place to visit for both business and leisure travelers."