MARRIOTT International has launched the Jixian Marriott Hotel for the 16th Marriott Hotel brand property in China that boasts a focus on reduced carbon emissions.
The hotel operator has signed an agreement with Saint Light Investment Group for the property in Jixian in northern Tianjin, close to Beijing. This puts guests close to a range of leisure travel attractions including the Pan Mountain, Great Wall, golf courses, ski parks and natural parks.
Jixian Marriott Hotel, awarded the three-star certificate of green building design by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of China, does its part to educate guests about their carbon footprint. Through its carbon footprint recording system, the hotel can keep track of the guest’s activities in the hotel and energy consumption levels. Upon check-out, guests are given a personal carbon emission statement.
Henry Lee, COO – Greater China, Marriott Hotels commented: “I would like to applaud our owner partner Saint Light Investment Group for its vision of building such an exceptional hotel that puts focuses on low carbon footprint and environmental friendliness. Marriott International is a staunch supporter of sustainable tourism, and we are most pleased to work with partners that share the same philosophy.”
Jixian Marriott Hotel offers 282 guestrooms, inclusive of eight suites and eight villas, as well as amenities such as a fitness centre, swimming pool, and spa with hot springs.
The hotel’s F&B offerings include Man Ho for authentic Cantonese cuisine, The Lounge or Great Room with a feature bar that serves coffee and pastries by day and alcoholic beverages in the evening.
Meeting facilities occupy 1,900m2 of space, and consist of one grand ballroom, one junior ballroom and eight function rooms. They are complemented with the state-of-the-art meeting facilities and technologies.e
