Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide opened its first dual-branded ski resort complex in Changbaishan, China this summer.
Dalian Wanda Group owns Sheraton Changbaishan Resort and The Westin Changbaishan Resort, both of which are adjacent to the Changbai Mountains.
Sheraton Changbaishan Resort has 297 guestrooms and suites with mountain or ski views, all furnished with a work desk and ergonomic chair; Sheraton Club rooms have upgraded amenities. The Sheraton part of the resort also includes several food and beverage outlets. Feast, Sheraton’s signature restaurant, offers a buffet and a la carte service from its open kitchen. Yue serves Chinese cuisine with an emphasis on Cantonese specialties. The Sheraton also has 13 private dining rooms.
The Westin Changbaishan Resort has 262 guestrooms, a Westin Kids Club, an indoor swimming pool, and a Heavenly Spa. Guests can ski right into the resort’s lobby. On the food and beverage side, Seasonal Tastes serves international fare. Maru is the first Korean restaurant in Starwood branded hotels.
All told, the combined resort has more than 37,000 sq ft (3,435 sq m) of meeting and event space.