Known as “the house of silk” and “the land of plenty,” Huzhou is the only ancient cultural city in the Nan Tai Lake region. The hotel connects with this saying, infuses both traditional and modern conditions, enhancing visitors’ sensual and spiritual experiences.
The Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort, also known as Moon Hotel is a luxury resort located in Huzhou, China. Nicknamed as “Horseshoe Hotel” and “Doughnut Hotel”, it was designed by Chinese architect Ma Yansong from MAD Architects and built by Shanghai Feizhou Group. As the first five-star hotel in mainland China, it is located in the city of Hozhou, south of Taihu Lake, in the northern part of Zhejiang Province.
The design is based on the idea of unity and infinity. At night, the ring, which is a complete oval attached at the bottom by two underground levels, reflected in the lake and looks like a full moon glow. It is inspired by traditional bridges represented in ancient Chinese paintings, where people have always sought to have a harmonious relationship with nature and it is an integral part of the Chinese culture and tradition.
The hotel is actually a complete oval, two underground levels connect the visible shape of a horseshoe. The annular shape of the hotel allows all rooms can have good views and natural light from all directions. The public space in an arc at the top with open views, acts as a “place in the air,” creating the sensation of floating on the lake, dedicated to large-scale activities.
The hotel, complete with 27 floors offers 321 rooms, including 44 suites and 39 villas, all quipped with their own private balconies. The bathrooms are covered in marble which include a sunken tub and an oversized shower with rainforest shower. There is a separate “spa town” inside the building, which comprise 8 villas, 40 hot springs and a dock for yachts. The resort also has a club for guests, a ballroom and a variety of restaurants and bars. One of the many facilities offered by the hotel include a modern fitness centre with high-tech machines, cardiovascular equipment, stretching areas, indoor and outdoor gym. Spa facilities include a steam room, saunas, and hydrotherapy tub in each locker room.
There are also 16 meeting spaces, furnished with the latest technology, ranging from high-speed internet, translation services, secretarial services, ATM, cell phone rental many other requirements needed for national and international transactions. The Grand Ballroom, the largest among all the rooms can be used for different events, meetings or conference while in the 22nd floor, several private meeting rooms are available and in the 27th floor, there a multipurpose room which offer a spectacular view of the Taihu Lake. Not to be missed is also an island which is dedicated solely for wedding reception.
The ultra-white glass allows natural light in all room, thus eliminating the need for any additional lighting during the day. When night falls, the light LED accessories enliven the façade round, showing textures and colourful patterns that are reflected on the water surface.