Hyatt Hotels and Resorts has unveil a new urban spa resort - Hyatt Regency Qingdao - in northern China.

Located on the Shandong Peninsula beside the Yellow Sea, the resort features Quing, the Hyatt Spa.

The spa houses eight private spa suites, four reflexology rooms and spa consultation room.

Separate men and women's thermal relaxation facilities are on offer as well as a spa pools.

The spa treatments focus on rejuvenating the body and soul using Chinese medicine and international beauty rituals.

Set against a backdrop of the Laoshan and Fushan mountains, the hotel offers 439 guestrooms with 25 suites including a 4,520 sq ft (420 sq m) Chairman Suite that features a gym, massage room and a rooftop terrace.

Dining options include Chinese restaurant, Dong Hai 88, serving authentic northern Chinese cuisine, while Donghai 88 Private Dining offers a VIP dining experience with ten private dining suites.

Market Café offers an all-day buffet restaurant with interactive open kitchens and an oceanfront dining deck and the Bay Lounge in the hotel lobby provides a relaxing retreat throughout the day.

Other facilities include a fitness centre, a 25m swimming pool and 9,805 sq ft (1,840 sq m) of multi-functional event venues.

Christopher Koehler, vice president for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts in China: "The opening of Hyatt Regency in Qingdao, a popular gateway city, is a significant milestone for us, as we continue to grow our brands in China in a sustainable manner.

"We are very pleased to be able to offer our signature brand of hospitality and unrivalled guest experience at Hyatt Regency Qingdao and believe that this opening will underscore our commitment to creating preference for Hyatt-branded hotels throughout China."