All it needs is Prince Charming! Fairytale mountain-top Disney-style Castle Hotel opens in China ... boasting a £13,000-a-night suite

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An opulent, Bavarian-style hotel straight out of a fairytale has been unveiled in Dalian, in northeast China.

The Castle Hotel is open for business after extensive renovations on the property, which sits majestically on top of Wanxia Mountain, overlooking Xinghai Bay and the Yellow Sea.

The palatial property is part of The Luxury Collection, and managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts.

Disney dreams come true: The Castle Hotel has opened in Dalian in the Liaoning Peninsula, China

Opulent: The hotel features a beautiful lobby, and 2,000 square-metre spa

The towering castle enjoys sweeping panoramic views of both the sea and the city, one of China's major trading ports and a popular tourist destination.

Looking like the setting for Beauty and the Beast or Sleeping Beauty, the property features stone turrets, manicured gardens and a magnificent marble lobby. 

Guests are treated to a 450 square-metre indoor pool and a 2,000-square-metre Kaiser SPA with beautiful ocean views from every treatment room.

There are 292 rooms and 29 luxurious suites. Travellers can get a taste of the fairy tale from as little as £95 per night for a standard room.

Majestic: The Castle Hotel sits atop Wanxia Mountain, overlooking Xinghai Bay and the Yellow Sea

Fit for a king: The Presidential Suite will set you back £12,698 a night

They will have to shell out substantially more if they truly want to live like a Disney princess (or prince) - the Presidential Suite starts from £12,698 per night.

The hotel prides itself on exemplary service, with the 'destination expert' concierge team all wearing the gilt insignia of the celebrated international concierge society, 'Les Clefs d’Or'.

Guests can choose to dine on authentic Cantonese cuisine and Dalian seafood in Zhen Bao, or enjoy an 'all-day epicurean experience' at Collections restaurant.

Lap time: Guests can enjoy the 450 square-metre indoor pool overlooking the sea

Garden with a view: Manicured gardens and fountains create a mountain top oasis

The Lobby Lounge offers British-inspired afternoon tea, while cognac, whiskey and cigars provide the perfect nightcap in the Aristocrat Lounge. The Royal Cellar celebrates the hotel's Bavarian style with a hearty German menu and as its showpiece, a micro-brewery.

The Castle Hotel joins other properties in The Luxury Collection including The Gritti Palace, Venice, Prince de Galles in Paris, and the SLS Hotel Beverly Hills.

'We are thrilled to debut The Castle Hotel in Dalian, an enchanting city whose diverse cultural heritage blends seamlessly with its modern point of view,' says Paul James, Global Brand Leader, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection and W Hotels Worldwide. 

Grand: There are three restaurants, and two lounges for enjoying a nightcap and cigar

Five star: The palatial property is part of The Luxury Collection, and managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts

'We are delighted to open the doors of The Castle Hotel as the first Luxury Collection hotel in Dalian, adds Eddie Tang, General Manager of The Castle Hotel. 

'It has been our pleasure and honor to transform this enduring icon into a unique and enchanting luxury hotel – unlike any other in China. We look forward to providing global explorers with authentic travel experiences and exceptional service as they visit the multifaceted city of Dalian.' 

As well as being named in the World's Top 500 Cities of Excellent Environment by the United Nations, and called The Garden City, Dalian has also been named the City of Romance by the National Tourism Administration.