Solis Hotels & Resorts to Open at China's Lake Tai in Suzhou

  • May 7, 2012
Solis Hotels & Resorts to Open at China's Lake Tai in Suzhou
Located just an hour from Shanghai and close to the heart of Suzhou, Solis Lake Tai will feature a full slate of five-star, luxury leisure and business accommodations and amenities within walking distance of Lake Tai and the city's many historic attractions, culture and traditional gardens and canals. The five-star hotel will encompass 250 rooms and suites and 50 villas, some of which overlook breathtaking Lake Tai, two fine dining restaurants, an elegant lobby lounge, full-service conference and meeting center, indoor swimming pool, luxurious spa, fitness center, and roof-top garden.

World-renowned interior designer Jaya Ibrahim of Jaya International Design will integrate art and nature in harmonious designs that mirror the masterpieces of Chinese landscape architecture. Upon entering the hotel, guests will be immersed in a lush landscape where, through dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, the line between indoors and outside is blurred, and the design elements of Suzhou's world-famous gardens are drawn inside. Flowing fountains, reflective pools, waterfalls, Chinese Bamboo, sculptures, soothing lighting, open pavilions and exquisite artwork will set the stage for a unique urban retreat.

A fine-dining traditional Chinese restaurant and second all-day dining restaurant will offer guests options to enjoy gourmet meals while overlooking the gardens and waterways surrounding the hotel. The lush Lobby Lounge will serve cocktails and small bites in a garden-inspired setting.

The hotel's 2,575-square-meters of function space will open onto a landscaped terrace overlooking gardens and waterways. Perfect for corporate groups or weddings and special events, features include a 900-square-meter grand ballroom, six additional meeting rooms, a Board Room, VIP Room and elegant pre-function space with garden and water views.


Solis Lake Tai, Suzhou, is about 20 kilometers from the city center, near the Suzhou Taihu International Golf Club, Taihu Culture Forum International Conference Center and Zhou Taihu Mercury Club, one of China's largest world-class marinas.