The Regent Hotel Chongqing
The Regent Hotel is located in the Jiangbeizui business district, known as the “Lujiazui of Southwest China,” adjacent to the Financial City, Ping An Wealth Center, and Chongqing Guohua Financial Center. Surrounded by numerous insurance and financial institutions, it is the preferred choice for business travelers.
Founded in 1970 by industry legend Robert Burns, the Regent Hotel was a benchmark for business flagship hotels in the 1980s and 1990s. The Hollywood film “Pretty Woman” was filmed at its Beverly Hills location. In 2018, the Regent Group was acquired by InterContinental Hotels Group, becoming the first top hotel brand under IHG focusing on Asia. Currently, Regent has six hotels worldwide, each featuring a uniquely themed design.
As the second Regent hotel to open in China, Chongqing Regent was given high expectations from the outset. The hotel’s interior and exterior design involved a collaboration of multiple artists, including designer Cai Wenqing, pottery master Yu Le’en, textile artist Li Zhenling, painter J.T. Ji, Canadian sculptors Moss & Lam, pattern designer Wu Xiangjia, metal sculptor Zhang Chaoji, and lacquer painter Wang Yuguang. The final result has been quite impressive, with the hotel receiving several accolades post-opening, including “Best Cultural Design Hotel,” “Golden Choice Business Hotel,” and “Best Design Hotel Award,” as well as being included in the guide “100 Most Beautiful Design Hotels.”
Upon entering the hotel lobby, guests are greeted by a ceramic art wall titled “Impression of Mountain City.” This wall, themed around an aerial view of the city’s rooftops, is crafted from gold and silver ceramic pieces to form a majestic depiction of Chongqing’s landscape. Other public areas and the five low-level restaurants also showcase distinct Escort Chongqing features, utilizing the city flower, the camellia, as a design element, incorporating extensive window lattices and grilles to create a sense of perspective, complemented by unique items such as marquee lights, stilted buildings, armories, and chili peppers. The hotel beautifully combines strong local cultural elements with a sense of modernity.
The upper floors consist of the guest rooms, featuring 136 standard rooms and 66 suites. The design of the guest room area references traditional Chinese courtyard styles, highlighting spatial dynamics through a three-entry layout. The Chinese wooden screens and carved window flowers inside the rooms have received much praise, with their surface finished in a special cracked gold lacquer and red antique paint, adding a historical feel. In addition to its outstanding design, the room amenities do not disappoint. Each room includes spacious walk-in closets, separate wet and dry shower areas, and bathrooms. The complimentary in-room mini-bar is well-stocked with a variety of beverages and snacks. Overall, while the business convenience may not match that of the Westin, the comfort is equally high. However, Regent Hotel has significantly fewer rooms than the Westin, with only five river-view rooms on each floor. Guests who wish to book a river-view room generally need to make a reservation at least five days in advance.
The banquet hall, multi-functional conference rooms, and spa center also fully utilize imagery of the mountain city and the two rivers, creating impressive spaces. Furthermore, the hotel features a 24-hour fitness center, swimming pool, sauna, and steam room available for guest use.
Regent has two bars and three restaurants. The indoor lounge bar offers afternoon tea and nighttime cocktails in a quiet ambiance, while the open-air Two Rivers Bar has a vibrant atmosphere, featuring live music from Tuesday to Saturday nights. The Yu Kitchen offers a buffet with a variety of cuisines, including seafood and Southeast Asian dishes. Robin’s Steakhouse is recommended in the brand’s Top 100 Western Restaurants in Chongqing, known for its authentic steak offerings.
The Chinese restaurant, Regent Xuan, combines Sichuan and Cantonese cuisines, under the leadership of Executive Chef **Guo, ensuring high-quality dishes.
Although Regent’s service may not be as attentive and thoughtful as that of the Westin, the staff is responsive, understanding guests’ needs, and actively assisting with requests, demonstrating high service efficiency.
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