ZHENGZHOU, China, Dec. 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the opening of Sheraton Zhengzhou Hotel in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province in Central China. As the fourth Starwood hotel and the first Sheraton-branded hotel in Zhengzhou, the Sheraton Zhengzhou Hotel will become the new gathering place for this historical and commercial hub - an important railroad, agricultural and industrial center for east-Central China with 9 million inhabitants. Owned by Zhengzhou Missun Real Estate Company, the hotel is home to the city's largest ballroom as well as the Sheraton brand's biggest YUE® specialty restaurant in China.
"We are thrilled to debut the iconic Sheraton brand in Zhengzhou," said Ms. Catherine Han, General Manager of Sheraton Zhengzhou Hotel. "We look forward to connecting guests in the region and becoming the "World's Premier Destination" in Zhengzhou's as we introduce guests to the comforts of our signature brand programs."
Centrally situated in the new Zhengdong Central Business District of East Zhengzhou, Sheraton Zhengzhou Hotel connects to the heart of the booming business district, across from the Provincial Government offices and close to other corporations, the International Convention and Exhibition Center and several art and cultural museums, retail and entertainment options. The hotel is also well connected to high speed train services, with Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport just 25 minutes away via the expressway.
Sheraton Zhengzhou Hotel comprises 361 spacious and comfortable guest rooms and suites with city views overlooking the entire New Zhengdong District, Central Business District and Exhibition Centre. Rooms are equipped with a host of modern conveniences and all of the Sheraton brand's signature amenities and services including LED television, wired and wireless High Speed Internet Access, rainforest shower, I-pod docking station, and the signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed, designed using the AAA Five Diamond Award® criteria.
Situated on the 27th floor of the hotel with spectacular city views, the exclusive Sheraton Club Lounge serves complimentary continental breakfast, refreshments and snacks, as well as cocktails in the evenings. It is an ideal space for experiencing unique personalized service, and an Executive Board Room is available for private meetings.
Three distinctive dining venues provide an endless array of culinary options. The Sheraton brand's signature all day dining venue FEAST® features international cuisine served both a la carte and buffet-style in a vibrant open-kitchen concept, while guests who prefer to have an authentic meal of Cantonese, Sichuan and local favorites can head to YUE® specialty Chinese restaurant - the biggest in the Sheraton brand's China portfolio with 43 private dining rooms spread over a total area of 6,000 square meters.
Sheraton Zhengzhou Hotel has 3,300 square meters of flexible indoor space, including the largest ballroom in Zhengzhou to date at 1,388 square meters which can accommodate 1,600 guests at the same time. With state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, high speed Internet access and an enthusiastic team of Executive Meeting Specialists, the hotel is well equipped to host meetings, conferences, weddings and events of every size. Additional facilities include Sheraton® Fitness Powered by EXOS, an indoor swimming pool and spa, all designed to pamper travelers.
An ancient city that dates back 3,600 years, Zhengzhou was the Imperial Capital of the Shang dynasty and is surrounded by many historical sites of great cultural significance. This includes Mount Song, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to many temples such as Shaolin Temple, Ta Lin - China's largest pagoda forest, and Songyue Temple Pagoda - China's most ancient pagoda.
Special Opening Offer
Sheraton Zhengzhou Hotel offers a special opening package starting from RMB 688 net for one night's stay in a Deluxe Room, valid until March 31th, 2015.
For more information on Sheraton Zhengzhou Hotel or to make a reservation, please visit sheraton.com/zhengzhou, or call+86 371 6063 6666.
About Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
Sheraton helps guests make connections at more than 400 hotels in nearly 70 countries around the world and recently completed a $6 billion global revitalization and is now in the midst of an $8 billion global expansion over the next three years. Sheraton is owned by and is the largest and most global brand of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1,200 properties in nearly 100 countries and territories with 181,400 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Meridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, and Element®. The Company boasts one of the industry's leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG®), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., a premier provider of world-class vacation experiences through villa-style resorts and privileged access to Starwood brands. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.
