Your Success, Our Satisfaction -- 2011 Group Meeting Package at Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao

SHANGHAI, March 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao launches an all-inclusive, comprehensive Group Meeting Package that takes care of all the details to ensure the business event runs effortlessly.  Comfortable and inviting guest rooms, sophisticated and practical meeting facilities, and a knowledgeable and dedicated staff unite to form the ultimate package experience.

Starting from CNY 1,388 plus 15% service charge per person per day and available until December 31, 2011, meeting guests can enjoy a variety of meeting benefits and renowned Marriott Event hospitality. It features a one night stay in the Deluxe Room; full day meeting space; complimentary use of the recreational facilities; private group check-in and registration; daily working lunch with free one glass of soft drink; two refreshment breaks per day; writing pads, pencils, mineral water and mint candies; one flint chart, one white board and one screen.

More Optional Attractions, including:

• Upgrade to the Executive Room by paying extra CNY 400 plus 15% service charge per person.
• The special theme coffee break by paying extra CNY 50 plus 15% service charge per person.
• A fabulous welcome dinner by paying extra CNY 250 plus 15% service charge per person.

With a total of over 1600 square meters of versatile indoor function space, comprised of a pillarless Grand Ballroom, Executive Ballroom and 8 other smaller meeting rooms, Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao's comprehensive meeting and banquet facilities, be it for intimate banquets, corporate board meetings or an international convention, are definitely the city's premier venue.

The Group Meeting Package applies to groups requiring 10 rooms with the minimum stay of one night, and is subject to availability and final confirmation by the hotel. The Group Meeting Package may not be combined with other promotions, or applied to an existing group booking.

For meeting enquiries and to book the Group Meeting Package, please contact the hotel's Event Sales team directly on (86-21) 62376000 ext. 6208 or e-mail linda.chen@marriott.com .

Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao is located in a high-end residential west area of Shanghai, only 5 minutes' walk from the nearest Line 10 Metro Longxi Road station, 15 minutes' drive from Hongqiao International Airport & Railway Station. Since the hotel is close to both Hongqiao Economic and Technological Development Zone and Linkong Economic Zone, guests can enjoy easy access to the People's Square, The Bund, Pudong areas via adjacent Yan'an Expressway and Jiangsu Province by freeway. This five-star hotel offers spectacular terraces garden views with 313 rooms and suites. All rooms are well furnished with international standards of comfort and technology systems with 32-inch LCD TV, high speed Internet access and a full array of first class amenities. Furthermore, the hotel has outstanding meeting facilities that incorporate great flexibility and proximity. With 1,900 square meters of function space, it will be well organized by experienced team with state-of-the-art technology for every efficient meeting.

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