Stories of life in rooms with a view

Picturesque scenery provides guests at Pan Pacific Hotel in Tianjin with special experiences, Bao Wanxian reports.

Along with its first-class facilities, Pan Pacific Hotel in Tianjin has another string to its bow as it also attracts customers with its pleasant riverside views.

"Clients in every room are able to enjoy views along Haihe River," said General Manager Johann Reinhold, adding that the design provides customers visiting Tianjin with a special experience.

There is an old Chinese saying that merciful people enjoy mountain views and people with wisdom enjoy water views, the general manager said, adding that he hopes all customers in his hotel can enjoy both.

"Rooms with views always have stories, like the movie A Room with a View. I believe some stories are happening as we are talking," he said.

The Singapore-based Pan Pacific Hotel opened in Tianjin in 2014. It is the fifth Pan Pacific in China.

Even though it offers picturesque river views, the five-star Pan Pacific Hotel and Serviced Suites Tianjin is not located in the suburbs, but in the business district of this bustling port city .

Guests can easily explore any of the city's attractions, including Tianjin Ancient Culture Street, the Palace of the Queen of Heaven and the Tianjin Zhongshan Park.

Besides the attractive river views, the Pan Pacific also attracts guests with its high standard of service and facilities.

Each room and suite offers a thoughtfully designed experience blending elegant furnishings, stunning views and contemporary comfort - making it the perfect place to relax and refresh, Reinhold said.

With 319 modern rooms, including 30 luxury serviced suites and an impressive array of meeting and recreational facilities, the Pan Pacific Hotel and Serviced Suites Tianjin offers appealing accommodation for both short or long term stays.

According to Reinhold, Pacific Club guests can also enjoy premium facilities and amenities with exclusive access to the Pacific Lounge. Visitors can also indulge in an array of delectable dining and drinking options. From the signature cocktails served in the luxurious Lobby Lounge to the a la carte Pan-Asian cuisine and award-winning regional specialties, guests can savor a range of taste temptations that cater for every taste.

Tianjin borders Hebei province and Beijing municipality, bounded to the east by the Bohai Gulf portion of the Yellow Sea, and is a part of the Bohai Economic Rim and national strategic Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei development plan.

Its convenient location has attracted many Fortune 500 companies.

By the end of 2010, about 285 Fortune 500 companies had set up base in Binhai, a district in Tianjin, a new growth pole in China and a hub of advanced industry and financial activity. The number has continued to grow.

Tianjin has a history of being a major seaport and gateway to the capital since the mid-19th century.

"The city's growth provides us with more opportunities," Reinhold said.

"Many of our clients are high-end business people who contribute to the city's development, while we, as a provider of five-star accommodation, will ensure they have a comfortable stay, however long they are with us."

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(China Daily 05/16/2015 page10)