Source: Marriott
Source: Marriott
Source: Marriott
Marriott Hotels & Resorts (by Marriott)

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) celebrated the recent opening of its first hotel under its flagship Marriott Hotels brand in Shunde, a district of Foshan in Guangdong Province, the impressive 258-room Shunde Marriott Hotel. Under a long-term management agreement with the owner, Shunde Midea Group, the property joins the fast-growing portfolio of 19 hotels in Greater China under the Marriott Hotels' brand. Download images.

Located in the Midea Plaza that makes it become the tallest international five-star hotel in Shunde, Shunde Marriott Hotel is situated in the eastern Daling district with convenient transportation accessibility. It is only ten-minute drive to both Shunde Station of Guangzhou Railway and Shunde Port, 30 minutes to Guangzhou South Railway Station and 60 minutes to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Shunde, a district of Foshan located in the center of the Pearl River Delta, is a highly regarded and one of the most affluent counties in China.

"We are proud to open the company's 76th Marriott International hotel across six brands in China and to bring the total number of properties in China under our flagship Marriott Hotels brand to 19 properties. The brand is on a mission to enable its guests to travel brilliantly by offering sophisticated, modern services and amenities that will appeal to the next generation of travelers," said Mr. Henry Lee, Chief Operations Officer – Greater China of Marriott International.

The Shunde Marriott Hotel offers 258 elegant and spacious guestrooms featuring either the scenic view Shunfeng Mountain Park or the city skyline. Each room is equipped with the state-of-the-art facilities and amenities. The executive rooms and suites are located on the 28th floor together with the Executive Lounge.

Shunde Marriott Hotel ballroomThe Shunde Marriott Hotel has been conceptualized to meet the varied tastes of travelers. Shunde Marriott Hotel offers a 1,400-square meter pillar-less grand ballroom which is unparalleled in Shunde. Equipped with the largest LED display panel in town as well as a 500-square meter foyer complementing floor-to-ceiling windows, the grand ballroom is poised to become a popular rendezvous of business and social events in Shunde. Coupled with five meeting rooms with spaces ranging from 30 to 110 square meters, functions of different scales can be fitted.

A unique glass wedding pavilion, an option for outdoor banquet and a full array of wedding planning services have set Shunde Marriott Hotel as the hottest spot for weddings in 2015.

Hotel guests can enjoy a diversity of local and international culinary delights at three restaurants. Goji Kitchen & Bar features an innovative flexible micro-concept that offers two different distinctive dining experiences. It features sumptuous buffet as well as a la carte menu; Man Ho Chinese restaurant offers authentic Cantonese cuisine in an elegantly-appointed ambience; The Lounge is a relaxing place to enjoy locally inspired cocktails, specialty drinks and signature Chinese teas.

Shunde Marriott Hotel poolThe Shunde Marriott Hotel features a range of wellness options for traveler with an indoor swimming pool, a 24-hour health center, plus a spa center with six treatment rooms. Indulgence has never looked or felt this good.

The Shunde Marriott Hotel flawlessly showcases the Marriott Hotels brand as it constantly evolves to appeal to the modern, next generation of mobile and global travelers. Marriott Hotels led the industry in rolling out mobile check-in and checkout exclusively for Marriott Rewards members. Using the Marriott mobile app, Marriott Rewards members receive a push notification on their mobile devices alerting them that they can check-in and an automatic confirmation when their room is ready. At the end of their stays, guests receive a push notification alerting them that mobile checkout is available. Marriott Hotels lead the industry with innovations, its Greatroom lobby concept features an open and flexible lobby space for guests to use for business, leisure or time to themselves. They will be stylish, modern, comfortable and welcoming with all day menus for light bites and meals and full access to technology from Wi-Fi to power points. The brand's partnership with THANN, a producer of natural skincare amenities, is elevating the guest bath experience. Formulated through artful natural therapy and modern dermatological science, the THANN amenities are made from high quality raw materials and botanicals and presented in imaginative packaging. Reflecting the transformative change, Marriott Hotels is in the midst of a multi-year global marketing campaign called "Travel Brilliantly," a bold move amplifying the brand's dedication to leading the future of travel. The dynamic campaign reflects the lifestyle of the next generation of travelers, who seamlessly blend work and play in a mobile and global world.

For more information or reservations, please contact Shunde Marriott Hotel at 86 757 2989 8888 or visit www.shundemarriott.com

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