Marriott International has opened the opening of the 323-room Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East, its 20th property in the city.

The Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East is the brand’s 14th hotel in China and is under a long-term management agreement with Shanghai Hengchang Industry Co., Ltd.

“We are delighted to be opening this wonderful Marriott Hotels and Resorts property today and adding to our extensive portfolio of hotels in China across all our brands,” Marriott International’s President and CEO, Arne Sorenson, said at the opening last week (Jan 10).

“We are delighted to be opening this wonderful Marriott Hotels and Resorts property and adding to our extensive portfolio of hotels in China across all our brands.

“This hotel represents our 62nd hotel in the country and our 20th in Shanghai alone, where we are the largest operator of full-scale hotels in the city.

“I would like to thank our partner in this hotel, Shanghai Hengchang Industry Co., Ltd., for their trust and granting us the opportunity to manage such a magnificent hotel and we look forward to a long partnership with them.”

Located in the heart of Pudong, Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East is close to two major industrial parks which are home to the China headquarters of many Fortune 500 companies, and is just a five-minute drive from the Shanghai New International Expo Center, a popular venue of high-profile regional and domestic trade shows and exhibitions in eastern China.

The Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East offers 323 rooms and suites that feature scenic views of park, lake or canal of the surrounding area. The hotel provides business travellers with a full array of amenities and facilities to inspire them to perform better and stay connected with business partners, customers and family.

“With its unique design and sense of place, the Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East hotel features high standards of services, facilities and amenities of Marriott Hotels and Resorts for business travellers who seamlessly blend work and play worldwide,” said Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East General Manager, James Macadie.

“We strive to be the hotel of choice for accommodation, meetings, dinning and recreation for guests travelling to Shanghai.”

The hotel concierge and ‘At Your Service’ hotline provides guests with insightful information and advice for exploring and discovering the city. Guests staying on the Executive Floor enjoy exclusive access to the 21st floor lounge which is ideally suited for relaxation after a long day, taking advantage of the great panoramic views from the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East features four food and beverage options providing guests with a variety of local and international culinary delights.

There is also 1,705 square meters of banquet space, including a 655 square meter divisible and pillar-free grand ballroom, together with another 10 function rooms which feature natural light.

The hotel’s recreational facilities include a fully-equipped Fitness Center with a 22-meter heated indoor swimming pool. Jacuzzi, Steam and Sauna are available in both male and female lockers with four spa treatment rooms providing a variety of pampering treatments.

James Wilkinson

Editor-In-Chief, Hotel Management