Travel in Hunan province in south-central China just acquired a new dimension with the opening of ibis Styles Changsha International Exhibition Center. The new hotel welcomes guests with all the distinctive touches of this unique design economy brand, completed by an all-inclusive rate.
Ideal for business and leisure travellers alike, the hotel is close to Changsha International Exhibition Center in Wuguang, Changsha’s newest Central Business District. Access is easy to the metro and major expressways. Changsha South Railway Station is only five minutes away and it takes 20 minutes to reach Huanghua International Airport.
“The opening of ibis Styles Changsha International Exhibition Center is the brand’s debut in Hunan Province as well as in the city,” said Thierry Brinte, Vice President Operations, Grand Mercure and Mid-scale, AccorHotels Greater China. “We are excited to introduce our upbeat and stylish brand to this dynamic city and we look forward to playing a role in its prominent economic growth.”
The 23-floor hotel soars to a height of almost 85 meters. Thanks to the cutting edge, environmentally-friendly prefabricated construction method, the basic infrastructure of the building was completed within 26 days. Built with a central air purification treatment system, the hotel features 325 guest rooms and suites with signature ibis Sweet BedTM. WiFi and in-room amenities.
Dining options include the all-day dining restaurant, LeYa, which serves a wide range of international cuisine. Boasting five private dining rooms, YiYa Chinese restaurant serves authentic local Hunan cuisine while the Lobby Bar offers an eclectic range of drinks and snacks.
For meetings, conferences and banquets, the seven function rooms equipped with the latest audio-visual technology can accommodate up to 180 guests in a variety of configurations.
Changsha’s rich cultural heritage is revealed in its many historic sites and scenic attractions. The city has long been a major river transhipment point and these days it plays an increasingly important role in the national rail links. The city attracts numerous national exhibitions with an average of one per week in 2017.
“Timing for the opening of ibis Styles Changsha is ideal as the hotel complements the city’s major development of the International Exhibition Center in the surrounding area,” said Nico Wu, General Manager, ibis Styles Changsha International Exhibition Center. “We are confident that the market will welcome our attractive and well-equipped property that is very much in tune with Changsha’s forward-looking spirit.”