Crowne Plaza Pudong Shanghai Debuts In Shanghai’s Trade And Economic Hub

Shanghai, P.R.C., Crowne Plaza Pudong Shanghai today debuts as the latest addition to InterContinental Hotels Group’s portfolio in China. The Group’s 15th Crowne Plaza hotel in the country, Crowne Plaza Pudong Shanghai provides premium accommodation and enhanced meeting services to travelers in Waigaoqiao, Shanghai’s first and largest free trade zone.

The Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone has become the site of choice for top multinational companies that are investing in China, with over 4,000 investment projects valued at over US$5.35 billion launched in the zone since year 2000. Located in the new area of Pudong’s Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone, Crowne Plaza Pudong Shanghai is well positioned to be the favoured hotel brand in a destination that is becoming widely popular for both business and leisure.

“The launch of Crowne Plaza Pudong Shanghai is a timely response to the growing influx of travelers to Shanghai’s trade and economic centre,” said Edmond Ip, Chief Operating Officer for North Asia, InterContinental Hotels Group. “With this new hotel comes the opportunity to once again demonstrate the Crowne Plaza brand promise of being The Place to Meet for successful interactions. Through Crowne Plaza’s innovative offerings that guarantee the best facilities and environments for formal and informal meetings, we are committed to making Crowne Plaza Pudong Shanghai the preferred choice of accommodation for our customers in the Waigaoqiao area.” “Through our partnership with InterContinental Hotels Group, we can now leverage its global infrastructure in reservations, sales and marketing, brand management and loyalty marketing to help us achieve our business targets and capture significant market share,” remarked Mr. Shi Xian Jun, Chairman of Shanghai Waigaoqiao Keepgrand Hotel Co., Ltd. “Together with the hotel’s strategic location and the management expertise of InterContinental Hotels Group, we are confident of the success of Crowne Plaza Pudong Shanghai.”

Crowne Plaza Pudong Shanghai is situated in the northeastern part of the Pudong New Area development, just minutes from Pudong International Airport and Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai’s main ports of entry. The hotel is also within easy access to Shanghai’s primary business and financial centres such as the Lujiazui Financial District, the Jinqiao Export Processing Zone, and the Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park. Shanghai’s most popular tourist spots and entertainment areas that are within the vicinity of Crowne Plaza Pudong Shanghai include The Shanghai Oriental Art Center, Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, Century Park, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, and Tomson Shanghai Pudong Golf Club.

A newly developed hotel with 398 guestrooms and suites, Crowne Plaza Pudong Shanghai offers amenities and services that include express check-in/checkout, complimentary shuttle service to the business areas and nearby attractions, as well as a fully-equipped health and fitness centre with an indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, and Spa. Business facilities include a business centre and an exclusive Club Lounge with a private meeting room. With a total meeting space that can hold up to 1600 people, including an elegant ballroom with capacity for up to 700 people and 11 meeting rooms, Crowne Plaza Pudong Shanghai provides the perfect venue for both business and social functions.

As with all hotels in the Crowne Plaza portfolio, Crowne Plaza Pudong Shanghai delivers a comprehensive meetings product to ensure a seamless planning process and exceptional meeting experience. The Meeting Success program consists of three key components: a Two-Hour Response to meeting inquiries, guaranteeing that customers receive a confirmation of date, space, and rate in response to their meeting inquiries within two working hours, followed by a detailed proposal within 24 hours; a dedicated Crowne Meetings Director who is the single point of contact for meeting organisers and facilitators from the point of inquiry to the post event period; and a Daily Meeting Debrief with the Crowne Meetings Director to ensure that the meeting progresses smoothly and efficiently.

The hotel features a novel variety of food and beverage choices for diners with discerning taste. Windows, an all-day dining restaurant and juice bar, serves an exciting assortment of Asian and Western buffet and a la carte dishes in an open and casual environment. The Red Hot Restaurant offers a taste of contemporary and traditional Japanese, Korean and North Asian cuisine, featuring a ‘sake’ bar, sushi counter, teppanyaki tables, and Korean barbeque. The Plaza Bar is an ideal venue for coffee and snacks by day, and for unwinding in the evening with light fare and cocktails. Note to Editors:

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