Shanghai Marriott Hotel Luwan Sweeps Two Major Awards

SHANGHAI, CHINA--(Marketwire - Apr 24, 2012) - Less than a year after its debut on May 1, 2011, the Shanghai Marriott Hotel Luwan has been recognized as one of the best international hotels in Shanghai by Time Out Shanghai.

The prestigious lifestyle magazine, providing both locals and visitors with the inside scoop on the hottest shopping, dining, travel, art, and music happenings, released the winners for its Best Hotel awards in the February 29, 2012 issue. The Shanghai Marriott Hotel Luwan, among hotels near Tian Zi Fang, was recognized as the Best New Opening Hotel and for offering the Best Standard Guest Room.

The awards, voted on by both readers and magazine editors, celebrate the service and amenities provided by this hotel near Xintiandi, headed by general manager Jerry Miao, who was on hand to receive the award. "The awards will definitely serve to inspire us and our colleagues to higher levels of achievement as we face the challenges ahead together," Miao says.

The award-winning accommodations at this hotel, set on the Huangpu River, are beautifully designed and decorated with contemporary furnishings and accents, and are outfitted with cable TV, high-speed Internet access, a plug-in panel, mini-fridge, plush bedding, and individual climate control. Many rooms also feature views of the river.

The generous amenities extend beyond your guestroom and include an indoor pool and whirlpool, plus a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel also offers six restaurants and lounges, including all-day dining at City Bistro, contemporary Chinese with a focus on fresh seafood at Blue Moon, classic and signature cocktails at the rooftop bar, the lively Java+ coffee bar, the best Asian noodle dishes at Red Zen, and drinks and small snacks at the lobby bar.

To learn more about the Shanghai Marriott Hotel Luwan, visit the hotel website at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/shalu-shanghai-marriott-hotel-luwan/, where you can book rooms, explore the meeting and event space, find packages and deals at this Luwan district hotel, and discover nearby attractions.

About the Shanghai Marriott Hotel Luwan
Modern, stylish, and elegant -- the new Shanghai Marriott Hotel Luwan, set along the Huangpu River, offers the city's best stay, with top amenities, impeccable service, fine dining, and comfortable accommodations. Beautifully designed guestrooms feature contemporary furnishings, plush bedding, cable TV, high-speed Internet access, a mini-fridge, plug-in panel, and individual climate control. Most rooms also take advantage of this hotel's location and offer stunning river views. Located near the trendy restaurants and bars of Tianzifang, Xintiandi, Mercedes-Benz Arena, and corporate offices, this Shanghai business hotel puts you near all the action, but also offers ways to unwind. Spend some time in the 24-hour fitness center or the indoor pool and whirlpool. To sample the flavors of the city's diverse dining scene, choose from this hotel's six restaurants and lounges, including the modern and casual noodle bar Red Zen and contemporary Chinese fare at Blue Moon. With more than 17,000 sq ft of event space, a central location, eye-catching design features, and top service, the Shanghai Marriott Hotel Luwan is ideal for conferences, weddings, meetings, and banquets.