The Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Puxi has opened for business.
The 456-room hotel, which is owned by Gain Year Development Real Estate Shanghai Co., Ltd., operates under a long-term management agreement with Marriott International. It is headed by Robert Chiang as general manager and Alex Wu as director of marketing.
To celebrate its opening, the hotel is offering an introductory rate at CNY 1188 ++ per night for a premier room with one breakfast, complimentary high speed internet access and two bottles of a soft drink or beer from the minibar per day. The offer is valid through 31 December 2010.
Nearby attractions include the famed Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Jade Buddha Temple, Jing'an Temple, The Bund and People's Square.
"Courtyard is a brand that resonates very well here in Shanghai," said Mr. Chiang. "It provides great value to our in-house guests but at the same time brings to the neighborhood a modern, trendy and attractive venue where people can gather, enjoy and relax."
Guestrooms feature deluxe bedding, 37-inch LCD panel TVs, iHome docking stations and satellite channels ensure that guests are able to enjoy down time and unwind while well-lit work areas, high speed internet, laptop size safes and the latest in-room technology tools help to increase productivity.
Courtyard Shanghai Puxi offers a culinary treat with its MoMo Café, presenting a menu that blends western dishes with local favorites, from hamburgers to dim sum, pizza to kung pao. For guests "on the run", the hotel offers a "grab and go" kiosk called MoMo 2 Go which provides quick and tasty beverage and snack selections.
An executive lounge on the top floor boasts a panoramic view of the city and offers complimentary breakfast, evening drinks and snacks.
The Courtyard Shanghai Puxi also offers a 24-hour fitness center and an indoor swimming pool.
A state-of-the-art ballroom and four function rooms with natural light provide provide a 5,382 square feet of meeting space.
This new hotel is the third Courtyard branded property in Shanghai and joins a local portfolio that includes the 318-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Shanghai Pudong and the 364-room Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Xujiahui.http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news10/318-CourtyardShanghai.shtml
