Travel Oct. 29, 2008 - 11:09AM JST ( 3 )

SHANGHAI —

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has opened a new hotel in China. To celebrate its opening, The Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen, is offering a special introductory rate which represents savings of 50% off regular rates. The offer is valid until Jan 31, 2009, and is subject to availability and a 15% service charge.

“The opening of Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen not only sets new standards of luxury hospitality and dining in Shenzhen, it also focuses attention on this dynamic new part of the city, the ‘New Centre of Shenzhen’ – Futian,” said Gerhard Hecker, the hotel’s general manager.

The opening of the 548-room Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen adds a 40-story luxury building to the city’s skyline. Guestrooms, averaging 45 square meters in size, feature a design that is both classic and contemporary, while being warm and comfortable.

Café Zen, the hotel’s all-day dining outlet, is a restaurant that offers diners specialties from Hong Kong, local favorites as well as Asian and Western dishes. Alfresco dining on the restaurant’s terrace is available. The Chinese restaurant, Fook Lam Moon, open for lunch and dinner, entices diners with its authentic and exquisite Cantonese cuisine. Open all day, the Lobby Lounge offers snacks, pastries and desserts, as well as high tea in the afternoons, in an international ambience. Live entertainment is available throughout the day including an eight-piece Chinese band and a pianist. Opening later this year, Angelini Restaurant & Bar will serve diners authentic Italian cuisine with an extensive collection of vintage wines, while the club-like bar will provide drinks and antipasti along with exciting live entertainment.

For event organizers, Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen houses a 1,800-square-meter grand ballroom with a high ceiling of 9.5 meters. With the latest technology lift transportation to deliver massive equipment, including vehicles, directly to the ballroom, the grand ballroom is ideal for car and product launches. An auditorium, a junior ballroom, a boardroom and a range of seven function rooms are also available, and can be customised to meet requirements.

Guests interested in fitness can enjoy the fully equipped health club and outdoor tennis court. The 25-meter indoor swimming pool and luxurious spa facilities with a spacious wellness area offering a variety of signature facial and body treatments will open in December 2008.