The 501-room Shanghai Marriott Hotel Changfeng Park has opened its doors to guests. Located in the Changfeng Ecology Commercial District, the 32-storey hotel faces the picturesque Changfeng Park and overlooks Suzhou River. Adjacent to the Hongqiao CBD, it is only a15-minute drive from Hongqiao Airport and a 50-minute drive from Pudong International Airport.

Guest rooms feature plush bedding, bathrobes, flat screen television, ergonomic chairs, high speed internet and a well lit full-sized desk. The executive lounge is located on the 31st floor and boasts a panoramic view of the scenic Changfeng Park and Suzhou River.

The hotel also offers seven restaurants and bars featuring international cuisine and local favorites. Pearl highlights dishes from the Pearl River Delta region and has eight private rooms for a more personal dining experience. Sakitori serves up traditional yet contemporary Japanese cuisine for lunch and dinner while Park Café serves all day dining and three-meal buffet featuring south Asian, western and Chinese cuisine. Java+ provides freshly baked breads and pastries as well as an extensive selection of home-made chocolates. Panorama opens for lunch and offers simple yet tasty sandwiches and light snacks while serving drinks and tapas from early evening till late night. DÔME is a stylish wine bar in the basement featuring a variety of fine red wines.

The Shanghai Marriott Hotel Changfeng Park has a fully equipped fitness center comprised of the latest cardio machines, strength training gear, free weights and a 25-meter indoor swimming pool. Guests can also experience the Quan Spa, where they can be rejuvenated by hydrotherapeutic treatments and massages using pure essential oils and natural fruit extracts.

Furnished with the newest audio and visual equipment, the hotel offers more than 1,500 square meters of flexible space, consisting of 13 function rooms and a ballroom of almost 770 square meters for gatherings of up to 700 guests.

In celebration of its opening, the hotel is offering an introductory rate starting at RMB 1,300 per room per night. Guests are also given a choice of one special service, including round trip airport transfer, dinner for two, free massage, free room upgrade or 10,000 Marriott Reward points. The promotion is valid for stays with a minimum of two nights and expires in April 2010.

“Shanghai is a world famous metropolitan city and a prime destination for both business and leisure travelers,” Rauf Malik, general manager of Shanghai Marriott Hotel Changfeng Park commented. “In a couple of months, we will embrace the long-awaited World Expo Shanghai. Our hotel is conveniently located from all Expo venues. We are also the first internationally managed five-star hotel in the Putuo District, new trendy ecological commercial zone.”