Starwood Hotels & Resorts opened its tallest St. Regis property last week in Shenzhen, China, with plans to continue its global expansion in 2012.

Following recent openings in Bangkok, Tianjin and Sanya Yalong Bay, The St. Regis Shenzhen marks the brand’s fourth hotel opening in Asia in the last six months.

The St. Regis now occupies floors 72-100 of the landmark Kingkey 100 building, the tallest building in the city.

The St. Regis Shenzhen offers guests a new dimension of luxury with 257 sumptuously appointed guest rooms and 40 suites with spectacular views of the city.

The St. Regis Shenzhen will provide fully customized iPad2 remote controls in each room allowing guests to easily connect and manage all of the room’s amenities.

The hotel features a sprawling Iridium Spa, a collection of world class restaurants and lounges and will be the only hotel in the Shenzhen to offer the legendary signature St. Regis Butler Service to all guests.

The penthouse level houses Malt and Library, a unique whisky and cigar bar featuring an extensive menu of single malts served with Cuban cigars.

The hotel also offers 2,100 square meters of meeting and function space, including a ballroom and eight separate event rooms with versatile layouts.

“Opening The St Regis Shenzhen atop the city’s tallest building is perfect way to introduce the iconic St. Regis brand to one of China’s most modern cities,” said Qian Jin, Senior Vice President of Operations, Greater China, Starwood Hotels & Resorts.