Unique selling points
MICE Facilities: Level 5 hosts 2,000 sqm of dedicated event space. Highlights include:
* Two pillar-free ballrooms – 870sqm and 375sqm, each with 7-metre-high ceilings * Banqueting capacity of up to 550 guests and cocktail reception of up to 900 guests* Seven meeting and break-out rooms providing the latest event technology and natural daylight* Wi-Fi in all areas * High-resolution 9 x 5-metre LED screen for high-impact presentations* State-of-the-art audio-visual facilities with on-site support * Dedicated event planners * Sustainable meeting packages * Off-site catering capability* Full-service business centre(See next page for Room and Capacities Chart,)
Meeting facilities
World-Class Meetings and Event SolutionsA key feature of Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre is its comprehensive meetings and events facilities, supported by high-tech audio-visual technology and ‘green’ event solutions. The entire fifth level is a dedicated events floor offering 2,000sqm of multi-functional venues.
Two pillar-free ballrooms, each with a seven-metre ceiling height, cater for 550 and 220 banqueting guests respectively. The Grand Ballroom boasts a high-resolution 9 x 5-metre LED screen that is perfect for creative audiovisual presentations.
The ballrooms are adjoined by a versatile pre-function area and six unique break-out rooms. Seven additional meeting rooms provide the latest events technology in inspiring settings enhanced by natural daylight. Reflecting Marriott’s sustainable ‘Spirit to Preserve’ philosophy, Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre assists companies seeking to host ‘green events’.
Sustainable meetings packages feature linen-less conference tables, bamboo stationery sets, recycled paper and pens and jugs of filtered mineral water. Companies can also choose to offset the event’s remaining carbon footprint through Marriott’s Carbon Offset programme.
Restaurants and bars
Destination Dining Venues
The five restaurants at the Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre are city centre destinations in themselves.
Man Ho is a stylish Chinese restaurant specialising in authentic Cantonese and local Shanghainese cuisine, plus a wide array of Chinese teas, fine wines and premium Chinese liquors. The modern-Oriental styled dining room leads through to 10 private rooms, the largest of which seats up to 25 guests in a two room suite consisting of a dining room and a lounge area with two TVs, mahjong table and en-suite restroom.
Shanghai City Bistro promises a lively culinary theatre. Open kitchen grills, tandoori and wood burning stoves, woks and various marble cold bars serve up freshly prepared global cuisines. The talented chefs and vibrant service are matched by a contemporary design featuring brightly lacquered Chinese screens and etched glass panels.
Java+ is a trendy street-side deli offering fresh coffee, pastries, fruit juices and grab-and-go sandwiches, plus an alfresco wooden deck looking out to one of Shanghai's most prestigious shopping areas.
The Lounge, set under an expansive glass atrium, provides a unique Winter Garden setting for guests to enjoy a leisurely drink or snack and classic Afternoon Tea. Guests can also catch up on work or reading via the wired or wireless internet access and complimentary use of iPads.
All restaurants and public spaces look into a six-storey Winter Garden, with cascading carved water features and 300 suspended lights for dramatic nighttime effects.
Access and location
Location: Overlooking People’s Square – the official geographic centre of Shanghai – Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre provides effortless access to the finest cultural, entertainment and shopping attractions. Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, People’s Park and the Bund, plus the People’s Square metro hub (connecting lines 1, 2 and 8) are all within close walking distance. The hotel is 17 km from Hongqiao International Airport and 48 km from Pudong International Airport.
Surroundings
Ideally located on Xizang Middle Road and overlooking People’s Square – the official geographic centre of the city – Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre provides effortless access to the city’s finest cultural, entertainment and shopping attractions. Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, the Bund, and People’s Square (including Metro Lines 1, 2 and 8) are all within close walking distance.
Room accommodation
Guest Accommodation: 720 guestrooms and suites. All rooms feature a 42-inch LCD television with plug-and-play MP3 and laptop connectivity, iPod docking station, wired and wireless Internet, in-room safe, mini bar, coffee/tea service, and Marriott’s luxurious ‘REVIVE’ bedding. Large marble bathrooms have separate power showers and a full-size bathtub. Executive Guest Rooms and Suites enjoy access to the 37th-floor
Activities and leisure
Wellness SanctuaryFollowing a full day of work or sightseeing, guests can retreat to the Level 6 wellness sanctuary to rejuvenate body and soul. The Spa offers pampering massage and beauty rituals in seven private treatment rooms. Fitness enthusiasts will enjoy the 25-metre indoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi, Steam Room and Sauna, plus an extensive cardiovascular gym.
Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre is located at 555 Xizang Road (Middle), Huangpu District, Shanghai. For more information, please visit www.shanghaimarriott.com.
