SOL MELIÁ HOTELS & RESORTS ANNOUNCE NEW LUXURY SHANGHAI PROPERTY-Leading European Hotel Chain Opens First Hotel in China

Shanghai, China (February, 2010) - Today, the leading Spanish hotel brand, Gran Meliá Hotels and Resorts, announced the expansion of its regional presence in Asia with its newest five-star hotel, Gran Meliá Shanghai, the brand's first property in China. The hotel's grand opening was on February 3rd 2010, and now provides effortless access to the city's various cultural, entertainment, and shopping attractions; accommodating guests and business travelers from around the world.

The 686-room hotel will be located in the Lujiazui Financial & Trade Zone, in the heart of the city's central Business District, and within walking distance to the famed Oriental Pearl Tower and the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium. The property boasts impressive views of the Huangpu River and the Puxi district. With a minimalist elegance, impressive high ceilings, and chic furnishings throughout; the hotel reflects the modern and contemporary design movement of 21st century China.

One of the 14 Business Rooms		RED Level Lounge

Relax in style this summer

The REDLevel, Gran Meliá's premium room category, will serve as an exclusive retreat for guests seeking the ultimate VIP experience with 119 rooms, 12 suites, 1 Presidential Suite and 1 Imperial Suite.

For the business and corporate group travelers, the Gran Meliá Shanghai will offer a range of meeting and convention facilities, including a Grand Ballroom with a cocktail reception capacity of up to 800 people. Other business-focused services and amenities include WiFi throughout the building, a fully-equipped business centre offering secretarial and translation services, fax and email access.

The property will also boast 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 will be able to enjoy an energetic Cuban music bar "Havana Night" and a lobby bar, as well as the destination rooftop bar, "Red Passion," which will provide 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 will be dedicated to providing superior traditionally-inspired massage and beauty treatments as well as a series of pools containing revitalizing water ritual experiences.

The Gran Meliá Shanghai's luxurious accommodations and world-class facilities will provide a modern retreat for travelers visiting this vibrant and energetic city.

For more information visit: www.granmeliashanghai.com

Gran Meliá
1288 Lujiazui Ring Road
Pudong Shanghai 200120 China

上海新添哈瓦那大酒店
中国上海浦东新区
陆家嘴环路 1288号

邮政编码 200120
电话/ Tel: +86 21 3867 8888
Fax: +86 21 3867 8666
Station: Line 2/ 14 Lujiazui
地铁站： 2号和4 号线，陆家嘴