This hotel is conveniently located in the exclusive Nanshan district, 10 minutes from the Futian CBD and the Exhibition Centre and within a 15-minute walk of the Window of the World and Happy Valley theme parks. The Luohu railway station is a 20-minute car journey and it lies 25 minutes drive from Shenzhen International Airport and Hong Kong. This city hotel was first opened on 26th December 2006. This 8-storey building has two wings and comprises a total of 540 guest rooms including 28 serviced residences, 2 floors reserved for Club Intercontinental members and 8 thematic restaurants and bars for quality dining experiences. It is ideal for business travellers and offers a pillarless grand ballroom, 8 smaller event rooms and a landscaped poolside area. A full-service wedding boutique, complete with chapel-style services is on hand to take the stress out of the big day. Further facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and 24-hour check-in/check out service, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a cloakroom, a lift and a newspaper stand. It also offers a hairdressing salon, WLAN Internet access and room and laundry services. There is parking available for those arriving by car. The hotels guest rooms are the largest in the city. The interiors are decorated in Spanish contemporary style in light wood and earthly hues with splashes of rust-red. All rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, an LCD TV and a Bose sound system. They are also equipped with Internet access, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, an ironing set and a king-size or double bed. Furthermore, air conditioning and heating, a safe and either a balcony or terrace are provided in all accommodation as standard.