SHANGHAI, China, Sept. 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai, Daning, announced that the hotel was officially appointed as the operations center for the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai.
On August 16, 2007, Mr. Lee Todd, Chief of World Games and Competition sealed the deal with Mr. Peter Khong, General Manager of Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai, Daning, at the signing ceremony between Special Olympics International and Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai, Daning to appoint the hotel as the operations center for the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games. The hotel will host the Healthy Athlete International Volunteers, Healthy Athlete Doctors and Clinical Directors, the entire 2007-2009 Class of Special Olympics International Global Messengers as well as the Special Olympics International Staff during the event.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts is the Exclusive Hotel Sponsor for this event. Starwood had announced in December last year of its three-year global partnership as the exclusive hotel sponsor of Special Olympics and the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, China. The sponsorship includes financial and in-kind support from Starwood.
As part of the cause-related marketing campaign with Special Olympics, including the donation of US$50 dollars to Special Olympics for every Westin Heavenly Bed, Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed and Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort bed sold through Starwood retail channels that closed on 30th June 2007, Starwood China has launched the Starwood-Special Olympics panda bears to be sold as souvenirs at the existing 38 Starwood hotels across the country to raise awareness and funds. These limited edition panda bears, named 'Kai Kai', which, in Chinese, means to wish all athletes great success in all that they do, will help drive the message of promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion between people with and without intellectual disabilities.
Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai, Daning forms part of the exciting new integrated complex -- Life Hub @ Daning, the first of its kind in Shanghai -- an open-air, innovative urban lifestyle concept, consisting of hotel, offices, retail stores, restaurants and bars, entertainment, culture, education and ancillary services. Conveniently located in the heart of Zhabei District, a few minutes walk to Yanchang Road subway station, within easy access to the Inner Ring Road and North-South Elevated Highway, Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai, Daning, is just a 10 minutes drive to the Shanghai Railway Station, 25 minutes drive to Hongqiao Airport and 45 minutes to Pudong International Airport.
Keeping with Four Points by Sheraton's commitment to providing honest, uncomplicated comfort, the hotel offers travelers a new kind of style and comfort combined with a spirited "can-do" service -- all at an honest value.
Comfort Rooms and Suites
The tastefully-decorated rooms inclusive of 23 suites, are well equipped with modular furniture, New Four Comfort Bed(TM), large LCD flat screens, broadband internet access, two dual-line telephones with speaker and voicemail, nice warm bathrobes as well as jet showers in the bathrooms.
Elegant and High-tech Meeting Facilities
Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai, Daning, can accommodate a breadth of event requirements through 1,600 square meters of meeting and banquet space. With a ceiling height of 5.75 meters, the grand ballroom can be flexibly split into two rooms for groups of up to 350 persons, supported by five functions rooms (48-75 square meters), one Boardroom (81 square meters), one Chairman's Room (200 square meters) and full-service business center on the same level. Wireless Internet is available in all meeting rooms and public areas.
Food and Beverage Outlets
* The Café -- Located on the lobby level, the all-day-dining café blends
authentic South East Asian flavors alongside international cuisine
complemented with a cool, soothing ambience in warm textures of fabrics
and wood. Modern and quality live buffet style features open kitchen
concept with live cooking using fresh ingredients coupled with friendly
and efficient service. Opens daily from 6:00 am to 12:00 midnight.
* Lobby Lounge -- An ideal place for that special tete-a-tete with
friends or to indulge in the delightful afternoon tea. In the evening,
Lobby Lounge is a stimulating ambience with soft piano and chilled-out
music complemented with a premium range of wines, liquors, cigars and
cocktails. Opens daily from 9:00 am to 1:00 am.
* Siempre Tapas Spanish Bar -- With a pleasant dining room and a cozy
outside terrace, the Spanish bar offers a variety of authentic fresh
tapas dishes along with Spanish wines and distinguished cocktails. An
ideal outlet for you to indulge in its intimate ambience and friendly
efficient service with your friends and business clients. Opens daily
from 3:00 pm to 12:00 midnight.
* Fu Lin Xuan Cantonese Seafood Restaurant - Opens daily from 11:00 am to
11:00 pm.
Recreational Facilities
Located on level 6, the hotel offers fully equipped fitness center, a 128 square meter indoor heated pool, multi-purpose room, relaxing Touch Spa including 3 foot massage rooms, 4 spa treatment rooms and 6 massage rooms as well as steam, sauna and Jacuzzi.
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About Special Olympics
Special Olympics is an international organization that changes lives by promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion between people with and without intellectual disabilities. Through year-round sports training and athletic competition and other related programming for 2.25 million children and adults with intellectual disabilities in more than 150 countries, Special Olympics has created a model community that celebrates people's diverse gifts. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics provides people with intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship. Visit Special Olympics at www.specialolympics.org.
About Four Points by Sheraton
With 130 locations in 21 countries and growing, Four Points by Sheraton offers signature beds, great showers and locally inspired extras designed to make your stay more comfortable.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 890 properties in more than 100 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood(R) Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis(R), The Luxury Collection(R), W(R), Westin(R), Le Méridien(R), Sheraton(R), Four Points(R) by Sheraton, AloftSM, and ElementSM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit http://www.starwoodhotels.com .
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