A brand-new Sheraton property creates a comfortable and collaborative business travel destination in Wuhan
Wuhan, China, November 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the official opening of Sheraton Hantang Hankou Hotel in Wuhan, an important provincial capital city in central China. Developed by Oceanwide Holdings Co., Ltd., the hotel’s opening marks Sheraton’s establishment of a new hub in Wuhan, catering to business travelers in this key inland city.
Exterior rendering of Sheraton Hantang Hankou Hotel
“Wuhan’s rapidly growing economy and infrastructure development have led to an increasing demand for high-end business hotels in the market. The prime location and comfortable, modern facilities at Sheraton Hantang Hankou Hotel meet the needs of today’s discerning business travelers,” said Mr. Liu Zong, Area Director of Operations for Central & Western China at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.,“As the first Sheraton hotel in Wuhan, we are excited to bring people closer together and honored to introduce Sheraton’s signature warm, personalized service to this riverside city.”
The hotel features 509 stylish and elegant guest rooms and suites, with unique designs that cater to the expectations of today’s premium travelers. Each room is equipped with the renowned Sheraton Sweet Sleeper® Bed, which has been awarded the AAA Five Diamond Award.®award-winningSheraton Sweet Sleeper BedTMThe modern comforts of the rooms also include a 46-inch LCD TV, spacious work areas, and broadband or high-speed wireless internet access.
Located on the 40th floor of the hotel,the Sheraton Club Loungeoffers breathtaking city views and serves Continental breakfast, all-day soft drinks and light snacks, along with evening happy hour and a rich selection of appetizers.
Sheraton Hantang Hankou Hotel brings the distinctive Sheraton experience to Wuhan, allowing guests to enjoy the seamless connectivity provided by “Connect. Sheraton. Microsoft.” in the lobby bar. This dedicated space is designed for guests to connect and converse with both new acquaintances and old friends, whether surfing the web on in-house computers or using their own laptops with our complimentary Wi-Fi. It offers a relaxing environment to stay connected with the world. The hotel’s lobby also features the“Connect.@Sheraton.SMExperience Microsoft.”area, while theXi*Palacewedding exhibition area in the lobby is specially designed to showcase the perfect wedding experience for couples. The richly stocked gift shop is an ideal place to explore local specialties. The hotel also offers a range of leisure and entertainment facilities, including the revolutionarySheratonEXOSFitness Program,®a 25-meter indoor heated pool and whirlpool, as well as a fully equipped fitness center tailored to support a healthy lifestyle and keep you at your best. The uniquely designedSheraton Shine SpaTMtreatments add a touch of elegance and indulgence.
The hotel houses three distinctive restaurants and bars, offering a variety of world-class cuisine. The iconicFeast Signature Restaurant®Featuring an open kitchen concept that creates a vibrant dining atmosphere, the restaurant prepares delicious dishes using the freshest ingredients, offering a variety of Asian and international flavors.YUE Xuan®The Chinese restaurant uses locally sourced fresh organic ingredients to prepare nutritious and authentic Cantonese cuisine as well as a wide array of local dim sum. In addition, the restaurant has several private rooms ideal for business or family gatherings.Red Basil®At the Thai restaurant, skillful Thai chefs use the freshest ingredients to cook distinctive and authentic Thai dishes. The hotel’sLobby Barnot only offers a warm and inviting ambiance with soothing background music, but also serves refreshing cocktails, premium spirits, high-end wines, and freshly brewed coffee, making it the perfect spot to relax or enjoy time with friends and family. The hotel also features a dedicated children’s club to create a fun-filled space for young guests.
Sheraton Hankou Hankang Hotel in Wuhan boasts 15 flexible meeting spaces covering a total area of 2,191 square meters, equipped with the latest audiovisual technology.Sheraton BallroomSpanning 1,046 square meters with a ceiling height of 7.6 meters, it is outfitted with high-resolution LCD screens and a pre-function area, meeting all your needs. The warm and attentive staff at Sheraton, along with the professional banquet team, will take care of every detail to help you celebrate life’s most important moments.
Sheraton Hankou Hankang Hotel is located in Hankou, one of Wuhan’s most well-known and historic districts, enjoying a prime location. Less than 2 kilometers from Hankou Railway Station and just 21 kilometers from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, the hotel is situated in the newly developed Central Business District. Guests can easily access numerous corporate offices and retail outlets directly from the hotel lobby. It is close to the headquarters of multiple banks and Fortune 500 companies. As an increasingly important strategic city in central China, Wuhan continues to improve its infrastructure such as the metro system. The hotel’s convenient location and comfortable, well-appointed facilities ensure guests will be thoroughly enchanted and reluctant to leave.
Grand Opening Offers
To celebrate the hotel’s grand opening, Sheraton Hankou Hankang Hotel is offering an exclusive promotion: Deluxe Room with one-person buffet breakfast for only RMB 688 (15% service charge applies). The offer is valid from now until April 30, 2015.
For more information about Sheraton Hankou Hankang Hotel, please visithttp://sheraton.com/wuhanhankou or call +86 27 8373 8888.
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