XISHUANGBANNA, China, Dec. 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc (NYSE: HOT) today announced the opening of Sheraton Xishuangbanna Hotel, marking Starwood's entry in Yunnan Province, and the first internationally-branded hotel with on-site hot springs in the Prefecture of Xishuangbanna.
Xishuangbanna, located at the extreme southern tip of Yunnan Province with Burma and Laos to the south, is a national key scenic area in China. The prefecture is known for the Xishuangbanna Tropical Rain Forest Natural Reserve - one of the best preserved and intact tropical rainforests in the world with an abundance of exotic and rare flora and fauna, as well as being the home of the world renowned Pu'er tea.
"Sheraton Xishuangbanna Hotel is located in an area full of entertainment and discoveries - guests can choose to soak in the hot springs, explore the rainforest, immerse themselves in the local cultures and customs of Dai minority groups residing near the hotel, or take a bike ride to see the millennium-old Pu'er tree while creating unforgettable memories in their journey logbooks," said Mr. Damian Chua, General Manager of Sheraton Xishuangbanna Hotel. "We hope the beautiful and vibrant land, culture and services and comforts of the signature brand programs from Sheraton Xishuangbanna Hotel will make this the premier gathering place in Xishuangbanna for travelers home and abroad."
Situated just 15 minutes away by car from Jinghong City and 10 minutes by car from Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport (JHG) and popular attractions such as the Xishuangbanna Tropical Rain Forest Natural Reserve, Jinuo Village, Wild Elephant Valley and Liusha Village Mannongfeng, Sheraton Xishuangbanna Hotel is located right in the core of the Gasa Tourism Zone's Hot Spring district in Xishuangbanna.
As the hometown of 13 minority nationalities, Xishuangbanna has a colorful ethnic and cultural heritage and is a window into the unique ethnic customs, ecological, village, religious and tea cultures of these different minorities. Elements of the architecture and cultural traits of the Dai ethnic group are prominently incorporated into the design of Sheraton Xishuangbanna Hotel to mimic the look of an Oriental Dai village. To add a touch of warmth and exoticness to the interior design, patterns of ethnic drums, peacocks and indigenous plants are also used, with splashes of peacock blue and bright yellow to convey the local symbolism for beauty, kindness and good fortune.
Sheraton Xishuangbanna Hotel comprises 326 inviting guest rooms and suites, all equipped with a balcony with expansive views of the tropical rainforest landscape. Each room also features the Sheraton brand's signature amenities and services including the all-white Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed designed to meet AAA's Five Diamond Award® criteria and modern conveniences of home such as a large flat-panel LCD TV and rainforest shower.
The hotels also offers extensive leisure facilities including the revolutionary health and fitness program, Sheraton® Fitness Powered by EXOS and indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools. As the first internationally-branded hotel in the prefecture with its own on-site hot springs, the hotel also features six different-sized indoor and outdoor sulphur hot spring pools, rich in minerals and sulphur known for its skin and healthcare benefits. For weary travelers, Shine Spa for SheratonTM at Sheraton Xishuangbanna Hotel offers a range of signature relaxing spa treatments in a peaceful spa environment with views of lush mountain foliage and the soothing natural sounds of the forest.
Traveling gourmands will feel right at home at FEAST® - the hotel's all day dining venue with a tempting buffet selection of western and eastern cuisine featuring an open kitchen. Diners can also choose to dine at Chinese specialty dining venue YUE® featuring traditional Cantonese dishes and other local and regional Chinese favorites, or at Red Basil for authentic flavors of Thailand.
With its inviting ambience, the hotel's Lobby Bar is the perfect place for friends and family to relax and unwind over a refreshing cocktail or coffee. Also located at the open-concept hotel lobby is Link@SheratonSM experienced with Microsoft®, where guests can socialize or stay connected on the terminals provided or on their own laptops with complimentary wireless broadband.
With 2,478 square meters of flexible meeting and function space, including a 1,070 square meters grand ballroom as well as one-stop service personal assistance for event planners and a full-service business center, Sheraton Xishuangbanna Hotel is also an ideal venue for conferences, meetings, social activities and special events for groups of all sizes.
Special Opening Offer
Sheraton Xishuangbanna Hotel offers a special opening package starting from RMB 1,028 + 15% service charge with breakfast for 2 persons for one night's stay in a deluxe room, valid until 30 June 2015.
More information, please visit: www.sheraton.com/xishuangbanna
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.
