Luxury Castle Hotel opens in Dalian
The Castle Hotel in Dalian joins a portfolio of Luxury Collection hotels in China.


The Luxury Collection, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., has announced the opening of the stunning Castle Hotel on China's northern coast.
A beautiful icon on Dalian's skyline, the castle overlooks the Xinghai Square as well as Xinghai Bay and the Yellow Sea, and is the first Luxury Collection hotel to open in Liaoning.
The Castle Hotel offers 292 luxurious guestrooms and suites as well as 67 residences. It features three restaurants, a grand ballroom, rooftop garden, indoor swimming pool and luxurious Kaiser Spa.
'We are delighted to open the doors of The Castle Hotel as the first Luxury Collection hotel in Dalian,' says Mr Eddie Tang, General Manager of The Castle Hotel. 'It has been our pleasure and honour to transform this enduring icon into a unique and enchanting luxury hotel – unlike any other in China.
'We look forward to providing global explorers with authentic travel experiences and exceptional service as they visit the multifaceted city of Dalian.'
For more information please visit www.luxurycollection.com/castle
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Katy Birchall is a journalist and the author of several young adult and teen novels, including The It Girl series and the Hotel Royale series. She has written a retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma for the Awesomely Austen series and the Netflix spin-off novel Sex Education: The Road Trip. She is also the author of several romantic comedies for adults including The Secret Bridesmaid and The Wedding Season. She writes romantic fiction for young adults under the name Ivy Bailey, romantic-comedy under the name Katrina Logan, and romantic sports fiction for adults under Katherine Reilly. She lives in London with her husband, daughter and rescue dog.
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