Bangkok--7 Dec--GHC Asia
Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre brings world-class meetings and events facilities, destination dining and contemporary accommodation to downtown Shanghai.
Shanghai, China ( 8 December 2011) — The 18th and largest Marriott hotel in Shanghai has opened its doors in the heart of the city centre. The 720 guest room Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre stands out as a flagship hotel for the Marriott Hotels and Resorts brand in China. Offering unmatched hospitality, an unbeatable location and state-of-the-art contemporary amenities, the 39-storey hotel features five unique dining destinations and over 2,000 sq m of dedicated event space.
Ideally located on Xizang Middle Road and overlooking People’s Square — the official geographic centre of the city — Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre provides effortless access to the city’s finest cultural, entertainment and shopping attractions. Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, the Bund, and People’s Square (including Metro Lines 1, 2 and 8) are all within close walking distance.
Exceptional thought and craft has gone in to the design of this upscale hotel to ensure it meets the needs of today’s discerning business and leisure travellers. "Having opened several hotels with Marriott in Shanghai and abroad, I truly believe that this hotel is poised to make a significant impact in the city” says Meng Lo, General Manager of Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre.
A key feature of Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre is its comprehensive meetings and events facilities. The entire fifth level is a dedicated events floor offering 2,000 sq m of multi-functional venues, including two pillar-free ballrooms and seven break-out rooms, six of which are naturally lit. Standing out from its upscale competitors, Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre boasts a unique high-resolution 9 x 5 metre LED display wall in the Grand Ballroom for high impact presentations, plus a range of sustainable meeting packages, complete with a carbon offset programme.
Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre’s 720 well-appointed guest rooms feature 42-inch LCD televisions with plug-and-play MP3 and laptop connectivity, iPod docking stations, high-speed wireless and wired Internet, ergonomic work space, luxury bedding and magnificent marble bathrooms. One of the largest in town, the expansive 37th-floor Executive Lounge provides an exclusive residence for guests, with complimentary breakfast, all-day refreshments and evening cocktails, plus bespoke business amenities and premium personalised services.
The hotel’s five restaurants and lounges are destinations in themselves. Inagiku, the renowned century-old Japanese restaurant chain is entering the Shanghai market with a team of experienced Japanese chefs led by Master Chef Shinji Morihara who previously wowed diners from the Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong. Signature Chinese dining experiences are available at Man Ho, which serves authentic Cantonese and local Shanghainese cuisine. Guests can also enjoy international flavours at Shanghai City Bistro; fresh coffees and bites-to-go at Java+. The Lounge features an impressive 30-metre-high Winter Garden atrium providing a stylish setting for guests to enjoy Afternoon Tea or a classic cocktail.
After a day of meetings or sightseeing, guests can take a dip in the 25-metre indoor pool with Jacuzzi, Steam Room and Sauna, work out in the fully equipped gym or enjoy a relaxing massage in one of the seven private treatment rooms at The Spa.
Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre is located at 555 Xizang Road (Middle), Huangpu District, Shanghai. For more information, please visit www.shanghaimarriott.com.
Issued on behalf of Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre by Grebstad Hicks Communications
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