Marriott International has announced the opening of the first Renaissance Hotels-branded property in China's Pearl River Delta with the new Renaissance Huizhou Hotel.

It follows the signing of a long-term management agreement between the hospitality group and Guangzhou R&F Properties Development, one of its long-standing partners.

The 342-bedroom property, which is also the first Marriott hotel in Huizhou City, includes the Enoch Touch Spa with seven treatment rooms, a whirlpool; a sauna; and a steamroom.

Other facilities include a fully-equipped fitness centre with cardiovascular machines and the glass-roofed indoor swimming pool, as well as eateries such as Yuzu Japanese Grill.

Marriott International, Asia president and managing director Simon Cooper said: "We are delighted to be opening this magnificent hotel today - our 58th hotel in China.

"You can see from this landmark building - the tallest in Huizhou - that our development partners Guangzhou R&F Properties Development Co., Ltd. have built a truly world-class hotel."

Details: www.renaissancehuizhou.com