Marriott has expanded its portfolio of St. Regis Hotels and Resorts to the northeastern Chinese city of Qingdao.

Occupying the 58th to 78th floors of the 369-meter Haitian Center, The St. Regis Qingdao is the tallest hotel in the region.

The property is located within an hour’s drive from Qingdao Liuting International Airport, and is adjacent to scenic Fushan Bay, the venue for the sailing competitions during the Beijing Olympics.

"We are very excited to expand our luxury footprint to one of the most beautiful coastal cities in the region with the debut of the iconic St. Regis brand, bringing bespoke experiences curated for the most discerning travelers," said Henry Lee, President, Greater China, Marriott International. "The opening of The St. Regis Qingdao ushers in a new benchmark of luxury hospitality in this dynamic city and underscores our commitment to continuously grow in Eastern China."

The hotel features 233 guest rooms, including 30 luxury suites, a variety of F&B outlets, over 2,000 sqm of dedicated event space, a spa with five treatment rooms, a fitness center and an indoor infinity-edge swimming pool.

"We are thrilled to celebrate the debut of The St. Regis Qingdao. As one of the most important destinations for business and leisure travelers in China, Qingdao now has a most iconic luxury landmark," said Jennie Toh, Vice President, Brand Marketing and Management, Asia Pacific, Marriott International. "We look forward to sharing Qingdao with guests through the lens of St. Regis’ signature glamorous spirit, sophistication and impeccable service when they visit the destination.