Le Royal Méridien Shanghai opens for Business

With a traditional lion dance to signify an auspicious beginning, and a cadre of government dignitaries, property owners, and senior hotel representatives, Le Royal Méridien Shanghai opened its doors this week in the heart of vibrant and sophisticated Shanghai.

Representatives from the hotel’s ownership Shanghai Shimao Group, Shanghai Municipal People’s Congress, and Shanghai Tourism Administrative Commission, along with 1200 other invited guests attended the opening ceremonies.

Located at the pulse point of this exhilarating city, between historic Nanjing Road East and the greenery of People’s Square, is Le Royal Méridien. Rising 66 stories in a sleek façade of shimmering slate, the hotel is among the tallest in Shanghai Puxi. Designed by world-renowned Bilkey Llinas & Associates, the distinctive building adheres to strict Feng Shui design principles. The two antennas aimed at the sky represent greatness and the sharp edges of the building symbolize a “Bagua,” the Chinese mirror placed in front of residences designed to ward off evil and ensure prosperity and happiness.

“Just as the multi-dimensional city of Shanghai is changing the way the world does business in Asia, so too, will Le Royal Méridien Shanghai redefine the concept of “business lifestyle and hospitality,” said Akram Touma, hotel general manager. “Every detail of the property from design to architectural services, amenities and technological features, will appeal to savvy business and leisure travelers alike.

The 770 guest rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows provide dramatic views of the Huangpu River, People’s Park and ever-changing Shanghai skyline with its storied skyscrapers, miles of neon and 19 million inhabitants. Each guest room includes individually controlled air conditioning, 42’’ plasma TV with satellite TV programs with DVD, VCD and CD player, international direct dual lines telephone, hair dryers, coffee/tea making facilities, in-room safe, wireless and broadband internet access, glass bathroom with rain shower system and a central floating wash basin, and separate sofa seating. Suites measure from 48 square meters to 377 square meters and consist of a living room and one or two bedrooms, spacious bathroom, working area and sofa.

The hotel is designed to handle a variety of events, from small board meetings to executive conferences, galas and weddings. It has more than 2,000 square meters of conference space, including: two grand ballrooms with natural light, five meeting rooms and one VIP room. Stylish and fully equipped with built in technology, the full conference facilities include a simultaneous translation system, state of the art audio and video equipment, sound system, LCD projector and screen, professional lighting equipment, high-speed internet access and computer rental.

Eight private luxury treatment suites at the property’s Le Spa offer a welcome counterpoint to the frenetic energy of Shanghai. The Le Spa experience is an eclectic fusion of Asian culture, Chinese wellness and European treatments designed to restore and revitalize even the weariest road warriors.

Le Royal Méridien Shanghai features 10 restaurants and bars offering a variety of cuisines from around the globe. Le Bistro, an all day dining restaurant. offers a mix of all time favorites as expected by international travelers, and Asian and western dishes developed with a creative eye and elegantly presented. Authentic Cantonese cuisine with Shanghainese and Sichuanese signature dishes is available at Ai Mei Chinese Restaurant. Traditional French cuisine with flavors and ingredients of the Mediterranean is offered at Allure French Restaurant while Favola Ristorante, Pizzeria and Wine Bar presents dishes with an Italian flair. Cocktails, coffee and tea, snacks and High Tea are available throughout the day at Le Salon Lobby Lounge and fresh juices at Chill Juice Bar. 789 Nanjing Lu Semi-Private Club on the topmost three levels of the hotel features a seafood ice bar, cigar room and private lounge.

To celebrate its soft opening the hotel is offering a special rate of RMB 1,880 per room, per night (inclusive of breakfast).

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