The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai Introduces Ultimate Summer Holiday Sleepover for 'Very Important Kids'

SHANGHAI, CHINA--(Marketwired - Aug 19, 2016) -  The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai is offering the ultimate sleep-over experience for mini fans, available over the school summer holidays until the Golden Week in October.

A staycation package titled 'Enjoy Magic Moments with Nicholas Bears' brings VIKs (Very Important Kids) a sense of adventure and priceless memories of their hotel stay in Shanghai. The overnight package features a fun afternoon tea inspired by the Nicholas & Bears kids wear brand, including a strawberry Swiss roll, coffee opera cake, chocolate brownies with blood orange mousse and almond dacquoise with cheese mousse and mango jelly.

From the moment of arrival at a dedicated new child-sized check-in, youngsters are welcomed with a Nicholas & Bears bear to cuddle with during their stay -- along with a Ritz Kids amenity kit including a lion backpack and access-all-restaurants bracelet pass for complimentary ice cream anywhere in the hotel.

A 'passport' features a world of fun, privileges and games, along with a map to explore the hotel and earn stamps to receive gifts upon check-out.

With a personalized kids' welcome and special turndown amenities, adjoining rooms are transformed into a camping adventure, complete with a tent, compass, lantern, flashlight, drinking bottle and cuddly lion.

At night, a new Star Gaze experience allows them to look up at an amazing starry night view above their tents as if they were outside, while enjoying a night time treat of milk and cookies.

No Ritz Kids experience would be complete without a goodnight story to tell, and parents can now access a newly launched series of audiobooks on their smartphones via a special turndown card with a QR code -- a perfect end to a campside adventure after a long day of exploration.

The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai is ideally located for summer holiday adventures with kids, located adjacent to the wide spaces of Shanghai Jing'an Park, and only a short walk from the popular Shanghai Nature and History Museum.

In addition to featuring interconnecting rooms available for kids, this family-friendly hotel is home to the award-winning Portman's Restaurant, featuring a children's menu that is sure to please even the fussiest of young diners, with early reservations available from 5:30 p.m.

Ritz Kids Etiquette Classes also ensure little ones are kept occupied and happy. Children aged 7-11 can discover and learn the fascinating theory of social etiquette, including table posture, afternoon tea manners, table conversation & politeness and creativity, with classes led by French etiquette guru Mr. Rué de Bernadac, President of the Académie de Bernadac.

Providing fun for all families, the 'Enjoy Magic Moments with Nicholas Bears' staycation package is available through October 9, 2016, priced from RMB 1,410 to RMB 1,910 (including an 'Elevated Experience').

The package includes:

• Book the Deluxe Room and receive a free upgrade to the Shanghai Room upon reservation
• Complimentary Ritz-Kids Safari Program or Extra Bed
• One Nicholas & Bears' bear as a welcome gift upon arrival
• One set for Nicholas & Bears Afternoon Tea during the stay (deliver to room only) or a selection of Nicholas & Bears desserts

Terms and Conditions:
The Nicholas Bears afternoon tea needs to be booked at least two days in advance. Package is subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer. Advance reservations are required; rates do not apply to groups. Rates listed are per room, per night, single or double occupancy, and exclusive of taxes, gratuities and other charges unless otherwise noted. Rates are subject to 15% service charges. Package benefits cannot be reimbursed or exchanged if not used. No balance will be issued for future stay.

For further inquiries or reservations, please contact our reservations hotline at (86 21) 6279 8700, or fax to (86 21) 6279 8772, or email to rc.sharz.reservation@ritzcarlton.com.

About The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai
The 610-room Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai is a local landmark located in a retail, dining and entertainment complex on the famous Nanjing Road. Situated right in the heart of the commercial, shopping and entertainment district of the city, services and facilities include four restaurants and lounges which serve Chinese and Western favorites. An extensive health club with a swimming pool and gym is featured alongside a 24-hour business center.

About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates over 90 hotels and resorts in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. For more information, or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com or www.ritzcarlton.cn. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR).