20 April 2010
Counting Down to Expo 2010, InterContinental Shanghai Expo is Ready to Accommodate Visitors
"In recent years, Shanghai has been striving to develop its tourism as a new economic growth point and a pillar sector of its service industry," said Keith Barr, managing director of IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) Greater China. "We see Shanghai as a key market in our global positioning strategy and I believe the upcoming 2010 World Expo will definitely have a positive impact, and benefit our business here in Shanghai."
As Shanghai's newest world-class hotel, as well as the closest hotel to the World Expo site in Pudong, InterContinental Shanghai Expo offers six restaurants and bars with international cuisine and local flavors:
Café 1188 - Where interactive show kitchens and live cooking stations serve up international and local flavors.
Liquor Factory - Tucked away in the hotel gardens, this British style pub is located in a historic 1930s villa, and is a place to experience true British hospitality.
Vista Bar - Boasting a scenic view overlooking the Nanpu Bridge, this chic bar is an ideal place to unwind and have a great evening out, offering world-class cocktails along with a wide wine selection.
Sheng Hui Tang - Commanding views over the Huangpu River, this traditional Cantonese restaurant offers cuisine prepared by a master Hong Kong chef with a knack for creativity.
Lobby Lounge - The ideal place to meet and enjoy an afternoon tea, a classic cocktail or vintage glass of champagne.
Basilico - Those looking for casual Italian can come to this open kitchen restaurant for specialty pasta, pizza and authentic home-style dishes.
Looking to satisfy personal lifestyle needs, InterContinental Shanghai Expo has an entire floor that offers easy access to health and fitness facilities as well as a full range of spa treatments - with 11 oversized treatment rooms combining the best of east and west. In addition, a 25-meter swimming pool, large whirlpool and a lush outdoor garden overlooking the Huangpu River are ideal places to stay fit or simply relax.
Individualized professional meeting services are also available, in addition to two magnificent ballrooms and numerous multifunction rooms, all of which are equipped with world-class audio-visual systems and natural lighting. When it comes to lodging, the hotel contains 400 contemporary guestrooms including 42 suites and villas scattering in the hotel garden.
Throughout its wealth of facilities, InterContinental Shanghai Expo never fails to skillfully combine China's ancient richness with its modern excitement.
"A visit to our hotel will surely be an unforgettable experience," said Michel Koopman general manager of InterContinental Shanghai Expo. "Whenever we find an intriguing place to open a new InterContinental hotel, it's been our tradition to let the local culture inspire the design, the details and eventually, the richness of the experience."
As a luxury brand that epitomizes understated elegance and style for exclusive patrons, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts prides itself on having in-depth knowledge of guests' needs. InterContinental Shanghai Expo will continue to follow the brand's world-renowned tradition of keeping guests "in the know" by providing local, authentic and enriching travel experiences, and help guests enjoy the real essence of their travel destinations.
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts now has 164 hotels globally in more than 60 countries, out of which 14 InterContinental hotels are scattered across Greater China. With an additional 17 in the development pipeline in Greater China, seven will be opened this year, including the InterContinental Shanghai Expo, InterContinental Nanjing and InterContinental Sanya.
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