12 Nov 2009
Spend two nights at The Opposite House in Beijing and continue the retreat with a decadent spa experience at GREEN T. HOUSE Living�internationally acclaimed as the "coolest bath house in China".
The package themed �A Tale of Two Houses� twins two of Beijing's most fashionable venues� Swire Hotels' cutting edge flagship design urban hotel and a "lifestyle pavilion' on the outskirts of Beijing which immerses guests in Chinese culture and cuisine.
The package of two nights or more at The Opposite House includes a 4-hour GREEN T. HOUSE Living spa experience for two, consisting of a scrub, bath experience, hydrating facial, face massage and two hour '2-hands' massage. Rounding up the treatment is a green tea-inspired lunch.
With rates starting from RMB 7,688 for two nights in a Studio 45 room, The Opposite House will throw in transfers between both houses in a Maserati Quattroporte, including a breakfast for two, complimentary mini-bar and wifi, and unlimited access to workout and pool facilities, as well as flexible check-in/check-out times.
The imperial-style GREEN T. HOUSE Living pavilion uniquely combines wellness with a teahouse, restaurant, gallery, cultural events space and inspiring meeting place.
Its new Bath House Residence is inspired by a Tang dynasty emperor�s bath house, complete with a rooftop hot tub for indulgent bathing even when it snows. Pampering immerses guests in �a world of body, mind and soul, senses and sensuality�.
Opened last August 2008, The Opposite House is designed by world-renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and home to an intoxicating blend of restaurants and bars conceived by celebrated chef restaurateur David Laris. Sure�o, Punk and Bei located in the basement level were designed by Shanghai-based Neri + Hu Design and Research Office�each outlet complemented by a fresh and innovative approach to service.
The 99-room intriguing urban hotel is located at The Village in Sanlitun, a vibrant new open-plan shopping, dining and entertainment destination developed by Swire Properties. The hotel�s 99 guest studios, including 10 spacious suites, are amongst the largest in Beijing. More than half of all the rooms are over 70 sqm and all are strikingly simple with natural wooden floors and subtle touches of Chinese d�cor.
�We love what JinR has created in Shunyi. It is the perfect blend of art, design and relaxation, and when combined with our unique hotel, provides our guests with a very interesting experience.� Says General Manager, Anthony Ross.
Bookings can be made directly via the hotel�s website www.theoppositehouse.com, by phone at +8610 6417 6688 or through www.PreferredHotels.com .
- ENDS - About Swire Hotels
Swire Hotels has been created to manage intriguing urban hotels in Hong Kong, Mainland China and the United Kingdom, providing a luxury experience for travellers who seek individuality, style and personalised service.
The Opposite House, Beijing, opened in 2008 and was followed by the opening of a 117-room small intimate hotel, The Upper House, in Pacific Place, Hong Kong, in October 2009. Swire Hotels will open a 345-room lifestyle business hotel called EAST in Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong, in January 2010.
In the United Kingdom, Swire Hotels is developing a collection of stylish boutique hotels in interesting English towns and cities to be launched in 2010.
For further information about Swire Hotels please contact:
Ms. Carol Kong / Ms. Denise Ho Grebstad Hicks Communications Tel: (852) 2810 0532 Email: carol.kong@ghcasia.com / denise.ho@ghcasia.com
About GREEN T. HOUSE Since 1997, through its innovative design, distinctive atmosphere and unique cuisine, GREEN T. HOUSE in Beijing has provided inspiration and beauty to its clientele. It epitomizes the blend of tradition and innovation, brashness and refinement, energy and tranquility that defines New China.
GREEN T. HOUSE is the vision of glamorous musician, tea-master and trend-setter JinR. From its beginnings as an intimate and elegant teahouse, GREEN T. HOUSE has become one of the hottest destinations in Beijing, garnering international recognition for its unique ambience and �T� cuisine.
GREEN T. HOUSE �Living� takes the brand further with a unique and spacious lifestyle destination that includes fine dining, art and a cultural events space as well as The Bath House Residence, a new bath and residence component which takes the GREEN T. HOUSE brand for the first time beyond tea houses and restaurants into the wider arena of spa and hospitality.
GREEN T. HOUSE Beijing No. 6 Gongtixilu, Chaoyang District, Beijing PR China 100027 T: +86 10 6552-8310/11 F: +86 10 6553-8750 Email: info@green-t-house.com Website: www.green-t-house.com
GREEN T. HOUSE Living No. 318 Cuigezhuang xiang Hegezhuang Cun, Chaoyang Beijing PR China 100015 T : +86 10 8456-4922 F : +86 10 6433-7876 Email: info@green-t-house.com Website: www.green-t-house.com
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