Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Puxi opens

Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 14:00 Hrs  [IST] By HBI Staff | Mumbai

The Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Puxi has opened for business. The 456-room hotel, which is owned by Gain Year Development Real Estate Shanghai Co, Ltd, operates under a long-term management agreement with Marriott International. It is headed by Robert Chiang as General Manager and Alex Wu as Director of Marketing. According to a report in asiatraveltips.com, guestrooms feature deluxe bedding, 37-inch LCD panel TVs, iHome docking stations and satellite channels, besides high speed Internet, laptop size safes and the latest in-room technology. In F&B segment, the property offers a culinary treat with its MoMo Café, presenting a menu that blends western dishes with local favourites, from hamburgers to dim sum, pizza to kung pao. An executive lounge on the top floor boasts a panoramic view of the city and offers complimentary breakfast, evening drinks and snacks. The Courtyard Shanghai Puxi also offers a 24-hour fitness centre and an indoor swimming pool. A state-of-the-art ballroom and four function rooms with natural light provide provide a 5,382 square feet of meeting space. Chiang said, “Courtyard is a brand that resonates very well here in Shanghai. It provides great value to our in-house guests but at the same time brings to the neighbourhood a modern, trendy and attractive venue where people can gather, enjoy and relax.”