Another Luxury Hotel Launched in Shanghai
The leading Spanish hotel brand, Gran Meliá Hotels and Resorts, has started the expansion of its regional presence in Asia with its newest five-star hotel, Gran Meliá Shanghai, the brand's first property in China, open on December 12th 2009. It provides various access to the city's many cultural, entertainment and shopping attractions, accommodating discerning guests and business travelers from around the world.
Located in the Lujiazui Financial & Trade Zone in the city's central Business District within walking distance to the famed Oriental Pearl and the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium, the 686-room hotel boasts impressive views of the Huangpu River and the Puxi District, reflecting the modern and contemporary design movement of 21st century China, with a minimalist elegance, impressive high ceilings and elegant furnishings throughout.
The REDLevel, Gran Meliá's premium room category, serves as an exclusive retreat for guests seeking the ultimate VIP experience with 119 rooms, 12 suites, one Presidential Suite and one Imperial Suite. In addition to the standard deluxe amenities offered, REDLevel guests will enjoy a private check-in area, continental breakfast, complimentary happy hours with hors d'oeuvres, and access to The REDLevel Lounge - a private space for guests to relax in privacy.
For the business and corporate group traveler, the Gran Meliá Shanghai offers a range of meeting and convention facilities, including a Grand Ballroom with a cocktail reception capacity of up to 800 people. Additionally, there are 17 meeting rooms which can accommodate groups from 20 to 150 people. Other business-focused services and amenities include WiFi throughout the building, fully-equipped business center offering secretarial and translation services, fax and email access, as well as two additional breakout rooms for up to 10 guests.
The property boasts four world-class dining venues including a sumptuous traditional Cantonese restaurant "Suntime Century," an elegant Spanish restaurant "El Albero," and an a la carte Italian restaurant "Acqua," along with a breakfast buffet area and international coffee shop. Additionally, guests are able to enjoy an energetic Cuban music bar "Havana Night" and a lobby bar, as well as the destination rooftop bar, "Red Passion," providing stunning views of the Huangpu River and the Puxi District set in an ultra modern setting.
Gran Meliá Shanghai's guests will also have exclusive access to the on-property YHI Spa, Gran Meliá's signature destination retreat. Named after the "Goddess of Light," the expansive spa is dedicated to providing superior traditionally-inspired massage and beauty treatments as well as a series of pools containing revitalizing water ritual experiences. Adjacent to the spa, a full service Health Club provides state-of-the-art fitness equipment to visitors.
The Gran Meliá Shanghai's luxurious accommodations and world-class facilities will provide a modern retreat for travelers visiting this vibrant and energetic city of 20 million.
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About Gran Meliá
Into the realm of luxury emerges a bold new vision of what it means to live well, away from home, introducing Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts. Encounter the definitive statement of contemporary luxury from Sol Meliá, the company that has been introducing the world to the warmth of Spanish hospitality for over 50 years. In the world's most coveted locations, discover an elevated guest experience marked by innovation and style. Gran Meliá's signature RedGlove Service is where white-glove tradition and red-carpet elegance meet the inherently Spanish passion that inspires everything we do.
Hotel contact:
Nicole Zhou
Director of Marketing Communications
Nicole.zhou@granmeliashanghai.com
Tel: +86 21 3867 8888
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