Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that its global powerhouse Sheraton Hotels & Resorts plans to open eight more hotels in China before the end of 2010, and another 18 by 2015. The Sheraton brand also marked a major milestone this month with the opening of its 30th hotel in Greater China- Sheraton Zhongshan Hotel, which is Starwood’s 60th property in Greater China.Later this year, Sheraton will open Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel, signifying the brand’s debut in the city of Guangzhou, southern China’s largest metropolis and a key transportation hub. Other key 2010 openings include the brand’s third hotel in Shanghai – Sheraton Shanghai Hong Kou Hotel; and in 2011 its second in Beijing – Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel.
In 2011, Starwood will open Sheraton Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort, the first Sheraton hotel to open in China’s most promising new resort destination.
Sheraton Hotels Opening Before the End of 2010:
Sheraton Zhongshan Hotel, Zhongshan, China
Located in the city’s central business district, the 30th Sheraton Hotel in Greater China will offer 362 spacious guest rooms, 3 restaurants and bar as well as 2,250 square meters of meeting space.
Sheraton Wuxi Binhu Hotel, Wuxi, China Opening
Located in the heart of the Binhu district, the hotel complex is adjacent to a retail mall, dining and entertainment district
Sheraton Tianjin Binhai Hotel, Tianjin, China
Situated in the heart of the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA), one of the fastest growing economic zones in mainland China, the hotel is within easy reach of the Tianjin TEDA Administration Commission, the future Modern Service District (MSD), International Convention and Exhibition Centre, shopping and office areas.
Sheraton Wenzhou Hotel, Wenzhou, China
In close proximity to the Government Administration Center and the central business district, the hotel will offer 303 guest rooms including 76 suites, each created for a relaxing stay, with a well-appointed bathroom, wireless High Speed Internet Access in addition to Sheraton brand’s signature programs.
Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel, Guangzhou, China
Located in the heart of Guangzhou’s Tianhe central business district, the Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel is part of Teem Mall, the leading commercial and shopping complex in the city.
Sheraton Shanghai Hong Kou Hotel, Shanghai, China Opening
Only one mile from the Bund – one of the city’s landmarks, the hotel will provide 490 spacious and inviting guest rooms and suites offering the signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed, five restaurants and bar, health club, indoor heated pool and spa.
Sheraton Jiangyin Hotel, Jiangyin, China Opening
With a city center location, Sheraton Jiangyin Hotel boasts its own attached convention centre with almost 3,700 square meters of flexible conference and event space, and state of the art meetings technology including a 2,100 square meter Grand Ballroom.
Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula Resort, Wanning, China
It’s the perfect home base for exploring all that Hainan Island has to offer with a beachfront location to the southeast of Wanning City on the beautiful Shenzhou Peninsula, a tropical paradise boasting 8 km of white sandy beaches and beautiful coves, with many recreational options–including golfing, fishing and water sports.
SOURCE: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
