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Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott
Bonvoy’s global portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands, today announced the
opening of Sheraton Lanzhou Anning in Lanzhou of Gansu province. The opening
also marks the 100th Sheraton Hotel in Greater China, where the brand made
its market debut 50 years ago. Located in the heart of Lanzhou's Anning
District, the new hotel draws on the brand’s roots as a gathering place for
both locals and guests in communities around the world, which continues to
evolve through Sheraton’s new design vision of creating intuitive and holistic
experiences through spaces to connect, be productive, and enjoy a sense of
belonging.
“We are delighted to welcome the 100th hotel for
Sheraton brand in China in Lanzhou of Gansu province. said Betty Tian,
Vice President, Marketing, Communications, Premium & Select Brands, Greater
China, " Throughout the 86-year brand development globally, Sheraton has
been committed to innovation, establishing the industry's first computerized
central reservation system in 1958. With the opening of the Sheraton Sanya
Resort in 2003, the concept of leisure destination resorts was introduced to
China. Over the past 50 years of development with China's tourism industry,
Sheraton has become a symbol of premium hotel brand in the country. The brand's
new vision of transformation journey that began in 2018 aims to introduce the
brand spirit of 'The World’s Gathering Place' to more travel destinations
favored by guests. In the future, we will continue to focus on guests,
innovate, and enhance the vitality of the brand.”
Sheraton Lanzhou Anning marks the debut of the
Sheraton brand in Lanzhou of Gansu province. The new hotel provides a scenic
setting on the bank of the Yellow River and near Lanzhou’s bustling industrial
and educational center, the Anning District. The new hotel boast a prime
location with convenient transportation access. It ‘s approximately 55
kilometers from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport and about 6 kilometers
from Lanzhou West Railway Station. Guests can easily visit historical and
cultural attractions such as the Gansu Provincial Museum and the Zhongshan
Bridge during their stay.
A Modern-Day Community Hub
At the heart of the new experience at Sheraton
Lanzhou Anning is the lobby, which was designed as a holistic and open space
that invites people to connect or be alone amongst others, creating a sense of
energy and belonging. A destination steeped in heritage and history, the
property called upon The Yellow River culture, Silk Road culture, and
ecological culture as sources of inspiration for its interior design. For
example, the lobby’s background wall draws inspiration from the undulating
hills of the Silk Road, using modern abstract techniques and metallic materials
to depict the charm of the Lanzhou Silk Road Desert.
As iconic public spaces of the Sheraton brand's
transformed design, the Community Table, The Booths, and The Studios are focal
points in the lobby. The brand’s signature Community Table is an
inviting, purpose-built workspace that anchors the hotel’s lobby and allow
guests to work, eat and drink while soaking up the energy of the space. Guests
can also retreat in Sheraton’s signature The Booths, a quiet space that
offers privacy without breaking the flow. The Studios, located in the
lobby of the hotel, provide flexible event spaces to meet guests’ needs and a
relaxed atmosphere that can foster communication and collaboration with team
members.
New Elevated Food & Beverage Experience
The hotel showcases the distinctively local
culinary scene with three restaurants and a specialty café concept, and a cozy
bar. Sheraton Lanzhou Anning’s new elevated food & beverage features &More
by Sheraton, transitioning guests seamlessly from day to night with creative,
convenient and flexible culinary & beverage options. Daily Social features
gourmet buffets and a la carte menus with an impressive selection of
international and regional favorites. YUE, Sheraton’s signature
Chinese restaurant, creatively combines Cantonese cuisine with seafood and
offers a unique culinary experience with 24 private dining rooms. Additional
culinary and beverage offerings include Soo Noodles, where guests can
savor authentic Lanzhou noodles of different flavors along with local snacks
and Unspoken, an intimate bar serving creative cocktails and fine wines
from all around the world.
Guest Rooms & Club Lounges that Champion
Productivity
The Sheraton Lanzhou Anning features 354 modern and
stylish guest rooms and suites, ranging from 42-square meters to 190-square
meters. Floor-to-ceiling windows welcome natural light into each room, while
soft finishes and light wood tones complement each other to create a warm and
elegant feeling of home. Additionally, all guest rooms are equipped with
convenient office desks and chairs, integrated chargers, and multi-level
intelligent lighting systems. The bathrooms are designed with modern walk-in showers
and bath amenities by Gilchrist & Soames.
Sheraton Club, an exclusive space for Marriott
Bonvoy Elite members and guests staying at Executive Floor, offers an elevated
experience in which guests are uplifted through meaningful productivity and a
connection to the environment. Guests will find curated food and beverage
offerings, premium amenities, enhanced connectivity, and a private atmosphere
for working and relaxing.
Meetings, Events and Amenities
Sheraton Lanzhou Anning offers 1,900 square meters
of banquet and meeting space. The 1,200-square-meter pillarless Grand Ballroom
is 8 meters in height, which can accommodate up to 1,000 guests and is equipped
with a 108-square-meter embedded HD LED screen. The hotel also offers five
versatile meeting rooms ranging from 30 to 60 square meters. Sheraton Fitness
that is completed with advanced aerobic exercise equipment, as well as an
indoor heated Swimming Pool.
“We are very proud of this milestone opening and
feel that Sheraton Lanzhou Anning is perfectly primed to represent Sheraton
Hotels’ existing legacy and bright future as the 100th property in Greater
China.” said Peng Sun, General Manager, Sheraton Lanzhou Anning. “
The hotel will provide an ideal gathering place for guests from around the
world in Lanzhou with the features and experiences of Sheraton's
transformation, diverse dining options, and signature services.”
For more information about Sheraton Lanzhou Anning
Hotel, visit www.marriott.com/LHWAS.
Image
Credit: © Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
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