Xishuangbanna Yuntou Sheraton Hotel becomes the first eco-friendly hot spring international brand hotel in Xishuangbanna
Xishuangbanna, China, December 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the opening of the Xishuangbanna Yuntou Sheraton Hotel, the first eco-friendly hot spring international brand hotel in Xishuangbanna, marking the official entry of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide into Yunnan Province.
Xishuangbanna Yuntou Sheraton Hotel – Exterior Rendering
Located at the southernmost tip of Yunnan Province, Xishuangbanna borders Myanmar and Laos to the south and is a national-level core scenic area. The region is renowned for the Xishuangbanna Tropical Rainforest Nature Reserve, one of the best-preserved tropical rainforests in the world, home to a wealth of exotic flora and fauna, and also a globally famous production area for Pu'er tea..
"The Xishuangbanna Yuntou Sheraton Hotel offers a comprehensive range of entertainment and exploration experiences. Guests can choose to relax in the hot springs, explore the rainforest, immerse themselves in local culture, and interact with the customs of the Dai ethnic minority at neighboring hotels, or participate in cycling activities, admire thousand-year-old Pu'er tea trees, and create unforgettable memories in their travel journals," said Mr. Cai Delai, General Manager of Xishuangbanna Yuntou Sheraton Hotel. "We hope the vitality and charm, customs and culture of this vibrant land of Xishuangbanna, along with the warm service and signature programs of the Xishuangbanna Yuntou Sheraton, will complement each other to create the ultimate gathering place for both domestic and international guests."
The Xishuangbanna Yuntou Sheraton Hotel is centrally located in the hot spring area of the Gasa Scenic Area in Xishuangbanna, just a 15-minute drive from Jinghong City. It is a 10-minute drive from Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport (JHG) and numerous famous attractions, including the Xishuangbanna Tropical Rainforest Nature Reserve, the Jinuo Ethnic Village, the Wild Elephant Valley, and the Manlunfeng Liusha Village.
As a gathering place for 13 ethnic minorities, Xishuangbanna boasts rich ethnic characteristics and cultural heritage, offering a glimpse into the unique customs, ecological environments, traditional villages, religious beliefs, and tea culture of different ethnic groups. The design of the Xishuangbanna Yuntou Sheraton Hotel incorporates a wealth of Dai architectural elements and cultural features, vividly depicting the charm of an Eastern Dai village. To create a warmer and more exotic interior, the design features ethnic drums, peacock and plant patterns, combined with peacock blue and bright yellow tones, symbolizing the locals' wishes for beauty, kindness, and good fortune.
The Xishuangbanna Yuntou Sheraton Hotel features 326 elegant rooms and suites, all with balconies offering expansive views of the tropical rainforest. Each room is equipped with Sheraton brand signature amenities and services, including the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed (Sheraton Sweet Sleeper!" Bed), designed to AAA Five Diamond standards, oversized flat-screen LCD TVs with a modern homey style, and tropical rainforest showerheads.
The hotel also offers comprehensive leisure facilities, including the Sheraton Fitness Program (Sheraton® Fitness Powered by EXOS) as well as indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools. As the region’s first international brand hotel with eco-friendly hot springs, the property features six indoor and outdoor sulfur hot spring pools of varying sizes, rich in sulfur and other minerals that are beneficial to the skin. Sheraton Bliss Spa (Shine Spa for SheratonTM) provides a variety of classic soothing spa treatments, helping guests unwind in a natural setting surrounded by green mountains and forest sounds.
Food lovers can enjoy a homely experience at the Feast All-Day Dining Restaurant, which offers a wide selection of Chinese and Western buffet cuisine in an open kitchen setting all day long. Guests can also savor authentic Cantonese dishes and other local specialties at Tsui Yue Heen, or experience genuine Thai flavors at the Red Basil Thai Restaurant.
The Lobby Bar is undoubtedly the perfect place to unwind, where guests can enjoy a cocktail or coffee at their leisure. Additionally, guests can take advantage of "Connect@Sheraton, Powered by Microsoft" (Link@SheratonSM experienced with Microsoft®) in the lobby for seamless connectivity. Freely surf the internet on the hotel computers or bring your own laptop to enjoy the hotel’s complimentary wireless broadband.
The Xishuangbanna Yuntou Sheraton Hotel features 2,478 square meters of flexible meeting and multi-purpose spaces, including a grand ballroom spanning 1,070 square meters. The hotel provides one-stop assistance and a fully equipped business center for event organizers, making it an ideal venue for meetings, gatherings, social events, and themed activities of all sizes.
Grand Opening Special Offer
The Xishuangbanna Yuntou Sheraton Hotel is pleased to offer a grand opening special: starting from RMB 1,028 plus 15% service charge, enjoy a one-night stay for two in a deluxe room (including breakfast), valid until June 30, 2015.
For more details, please visit:www.sheraton.com/xishuangbanna
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