CHICAGO, IL – April 13, 2022 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Centric Lakeside Ningbo, marking the first Hyatt Centric hotel in mainland China. Located beside Tongxin Lake in Zhenhai’s vibrant International Talent Park, the hotel provides the perfect starting point for adventurous travelers to explore the history and culture of Ningbo and experience an authentic slice of life in this charming port city.
Hyatt Centric Lakeside Ningbo provides guests with a cozy clubhouse setting just steps from the myriad of activities and entertainment around Tongxin Lake, including fitness trails, a botanic garden, and trendy dining and drinking spots. This area also boasts lively nightlife around the lake, including popular hotspots for the university crowd such as the Ningda Night Market located within a 20-minute walk. Guests can also enjoy convenient access to Zhenhai old town and Ningbo’s most popular sights and experiences, including museums, shopping nightlife and famous seafood markets at the Old Bund. In addition, the hotel is a 30-minute drive from some of the region’s most scenic areas where mountains, forests, farms and lakes offer hiking, camping and water activities.
Located adjacent to Zhenhai’s university business district, high-tech zone and the East CBD, Hyatt Centric Lakeside Ningbo is also a great option for business travelers seeking an urban resort stay experience.
“We are thrilled to open the doors to Hyatt Centric Lakeside Ningbo where our passionate, knowledgeable team looks forward to introducing curious travelers to the most memorable and shareworthy experiences our destination has to offer,” said Eric Gong, general manager, Hyatt Centric Lakeside Ningbo. “Offering an array of facilities, the hotel provides travelers and locals alike a unique lifestyle experience that embraces the peaceful views and vitality of our beautiful lakeside location.”
The hotel’s modern architecture and interior design embrace the scenic surroundings, Ningbo’s traditional craftsmanship and mahjong culture. Wooden shutters reflect the warm, comfortable ambience of a clubhouse. The interiors are animated by reflections of the lake, with wall art created by local illustrators, and a shifting palette of spring, summer, autumn and winter colors in the hotel’s signature restaurant, inspired by Ningbo’s connection to the origins of mahjong.
Guestrooms
The 174 guestrooms, which include eight spacious suites, combine upscale comfort with contemporary style and floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic lake or city views. All the essentials are delivered within a creative and compact design, thoughtfully furnished with a sofa, bar counter and an array of lifestyle amenities including a 55-inch LCD TV, Bluetooth speakers and a Nespresso coffee machine – everything required to enjoy a relaxing taste of life by the lake.
Food and Beverage
TY600, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant and bar, features indoor and outdoor areas and a relaxed ambience enhanced by the liveliness of an open kitchen. Guests can kickstart their day with breakfast featuring local specialties and revitalizing juices made with fresh, local ingredients. Á la carte lunch and dinner menus showcase modern Ningbo cuisine, serving up authentic Ningbo flavors in unique culinary creations.
At the bar and lounge area, guests can enjoy locally inspired bar snacks and sample local Zhejiang Yellow Wine and draft beer, accompanied on occasion by live music performances – the perfect spot to gather with friends and relax.
Meeting and Event Space
Hyatt Centric Lakeside Ningbo offers a variety of venues to elevate any occasion, all equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and wifi. The 7,000 square-foot (650-square-meter) column-free ballroom, featuring a 26-foot (8-meter) ceiling, a pre-function lobby and outdoor terrace, ideal for conferences and wedding banquets. Three multi-purpose rooms provide flexible space for business meetings, private dinners and intimate celebrations.
In addition, the hotel includes an indoor heated pool on the top floor and a 24-hour fitness center, allowing guests to maintain their health and wellbeing.
As a dog-friendly hotel, Hyatt Centric Lakeside Ningbo also welcomes guests to check in with their canine companion and create unforgettable moments together while exploring the lakeside neighbourhood.
Guided by its purpose of care, Hyatt recently announced a multi-layered Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment to further enhance its operational guidance and resources around colleague and guest safety and peace of mind. More information on Hyatt’s commitment can be found here: hyatt.com/care-and-cleanliness.
For more information, please visit http://hyattcentriclakesideningbo.com/.
