CHICAGO—Grand Hyatt Changsha, the first Grand Hyatt hotel in China’s Hunan Province, celebrated its grand opening today. The 354-room hotel crowns a 61-story tower, offering views of Xiang River and the city skyline.
Conceived by Singapore hotel design firm LTW Designworks, the design concept is inspired by two classic Chinese red-ink wash paintings: Changsha by Fu Baoshi and Ten Thousand Hills in Red by Li Keran. The hotel design uses the unique Chinese red shades from these traditional ink wash paintings. The constant flow and energy of Xiang River and Chinese historical motifs are also referenced in the natural textures and a curated collection of contemporary artworks and sculptures.
Grand Hyatt Changsha has 354 guestrooms, including 31 suites, located on levels 46 to 61. The rooms are styled with red textured walls, ochre-leather paneling, intricate Oriental patterned carpets and streamlined bespoke furnishings. Floor-to-ceiling windows iffer views from both the bedroom and bathroom.
The hotel has five restaurants and bars: Xiangjiang 36, BBQ, CASA Grande, Grand Café and The Lounge. It also offers more than 37,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, including a 12,500-sq.-ft. ballroom with river views through floor-to-ceiling windows and the Grand Residence replete with a live kitchen.
Owned by Huayuan Group, the hotel is located in the Tianxin district. Nearby destinations include Pozi Street and Taiping Old Street, Du Fu Pavilion and Hisense Plaza, which is directly beneath the hotel. It is a 45-minute drive from Huanghua International Airport and Changsha South high-speed railway station. Additionally, the hotel is a 20-minute walk to Wuyi Business District and is nearby Middle Xiangjiang Road metro station.