The Astor hotel, Tianjin, China

The Astor hotel has reopened following an extensive renovation in the style of the Victorian era under the Luxury Collection brand from Starwood Hotels & Resorts. It is centrally located in the centre of the financial district of Tianjin, China's third largest city.

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Opened** 1 September

Owner Tianjin Tourism Group

General manager Martin Verpoorten

Executive chef David Woodford

Designer Alexandra Champalimaud

Bedrooms 153

Facilities include three restaurants - all-day dining, Chinese and French - 1,000sq m of meeting space and fitness and business centres.

Price from CNY1,826 (£174) for introductory offer for two nights B&B (until 31 December)

Address 33 Taier Zhuang Road, Tianjin, Tianjin 300040, China

Telephone 00 86 22 2331 1688

Website www.luxurycollection.com/astor