BEIJING, Nov. 24, 2014 — China’s fabled Diaoyutai State Guesthouse and American hospitality giant MGM Resorts International today officially opened The Diaoyutai Boutique Chengdu in the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. The partners collaborate in China together through Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality, Ltd. and have previously opened the MGM Grand Sanya in Hainan Province.
The luxury boutique hotel styled by legendary French designer Bruno Moinard is in the heart of Chengdu’s historic Qing Dynasty quarter “Kuanzhai Alley.” The complex is designed around two courtyards and features 45 elegant guestrooms, four restaurants and lounges and an exclusive club. It features the elegant state level service of Diaoyutai State Guesthouse.
At the opening ceremony, Director General of Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, Ambassador Zhang Junsai said: “We are delighted to collaborate with MGM Resorts International to launch The Diaoyutai Boutique Chengdu. The hotel brings Diaoyutai style, and our model of international cooperation with MGM, to a wonderful new hotel in a truly international Chinese city.”
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MGM Resorts International James J. Murren said: “Our partnership with Diaoyutai State Guesthouse reflects MGM’s commitment to doing business in China. We are thrilled to open our first Diaoyutai hotel together, and look forward to a broadened cooperation.”
William M. Scott IV, the Executive Director and General Manager of Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality, said: “The Diaoyutai Boutique Chengdu is a milestone event for our company, and in our vision to combine our partners’ hospitality heritages through unique luxury hotels, residences, retail and entertainment experiences.”
Even before it’s official opening, The Diaoyutai Boutique Chengdu has collected several prestigious travel industry awards. The Hotel was named “Best Boutique Hotel in China” by TTG China and ranked among Asia’s “HOT 25 Leisure Hotels” by Smart Travel Asia. China Hotel Golden Horse Awards awarded it “Most Distinctive Boutique Hotel” and “Most Prominent State Banquet Restaurant.” Golden Horse also named Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality “China’s Best Innovative Hotel Group” and selected MGM Grand Sanya as one of Asia’s “Top Ten Resort Hotels”.
