Shangri-La Opens in Guangzhou, China
FEBRUARY 2, 2007. The Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou has opened its doors in the capital city of Guangdong province, setting a new benchmark for hotel services in Guangzhou.
The hotel is strategically positioned next to the Guangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Centre and is 30 minutes by car from Guangzhou Bai Yun International Airport. It boasts sweeping views of the Pearl River from its riverside location and the elegant landscaped gardens provide an urban oasis for guests' comfort and pleasure.
730 luxurious guest rooms and suites offer guests the ultimate in deluxe service and hospitality and the hotel celebrates its grand opening on 26 March this year.
Guests can choose between the WOK TOO Caf'e, Summer Palace and Lobby Lounge, with restaurants all offering lush garden views.
Additional food and beverage options include Nadaman, coolThai and il Forno offering Japanese, Thai and Italian cuisine respectively. The group's signature award-winning spa brand - CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La - will offer guests a brand new wellbeing treatment experience in Guangzhou.
Facilities for events, meetings, banquets and functions will cater for all types of requirements and the impressive pillarless Pearl River Grand Ballroom covers 2,240 square metres, with an 11 metre-high ceiling. The hotel also features the first hotel auditorium in Guangzhou.
The new Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou is the perfect complement to its two sister hotels in Hong Kong, Island Shangri-La and Kowloon Shangri-La and is easily accessible via direct flights, ferry and train from Hong Kong.
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