Paying homage to the influence of Nanyang tropical style, Andaz Xiamen is located on China’s southeast coast.
Xiamen is known to be the hometown of overseas Chinese and the lush city is heavily influenced by Southeast Asian culture, giving birth to unique cultural environment known as Nanyang (‘southern seas’). This unique mixture of old meets new and east meets west inspired JID, the late Jaya Ibrahim’s design studio, to create a modern mansion which houses 304 rooms and suites. Tropical design elements such as high-ceiling, cooling walkways, speckled terrazzo, timber louvers, as well as wicker and rattan furnishing decorated the interior.
The same tactile, relaxed feel is also visible in the rooms and suites. From the rattan-backed armchairs to woven bamboo wall panelling, find small local touches such as the Chinese tea set-up as a tribute to Fujian’s reputation as the hometown of tea. Embrace the local Minnan and Chaosan cuisines at No.101 Chinese Restaurant or head to its outdoor terrace, More Than Wine, to enjoy classic Tiki cocktails. For contemporary Italian cuisine, Sugar Pavilion by the hotel’s Italian executive chef Alessandro Martinelli would make for a delightful choice.
From a 25-metre outdoor swimming pool to a dedicated yoga room, wellness also received a priority. The hotel offers indoor and outdoor social spaces as well as a 900 square metres ballroom, with nautical-style chandeliers and bougainvillea-inspired carpeting and wall-paneling.
