CHUZHOU, China
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced its debut in Chuzhou, a city in Anhui Province, China, with the opening of the 348-room Sheraton Chuzhou Hotel. The hotel features sweeping city views alongside luxurious accommodations and amenities, including a variety of gourmet dining options.
"The opening of Sheraton Chuzhou Hotel is yet another example of Starwood's most global hotel brand continuing its aggressive growth in strategic markets all over the world," said Dave Marr, global brand leader for Sheraton Hotels & Resorts. "China continues to be a vital market for Sheraton as it marches toward the brand goal of adding an additional 150 hotels globally by 2020."
The property offers nearly 17,000 square feet of state-of-the-art conference space, including a deluxe grand ballroom that can accommodate up to 1,200 people. The hotel features contemporary rooms and suites, featuring all of the brand's signature amenities, as well as a wide range of on-property facilities, including a state-of-the-art Sheraton Fitness Center, an indoor heated pool and luxury spa.
In addition, Club Room guests will enjoy complimentary breakfast, afternoon hors d'oeuvres and a variety of beverage options in the hotel's signature Sheraton Club Lounge.
Two distinctive dining venues provide an array of culinary options, from international cuisine at the all-day dining FEAST to Cantonese favorites at specialty Chinese restaurant YUE. Expertly matched small plates, premium wines and craft beers will be available in the lobby as part of Paired, the Sheraton brand's reinvigorated food and beverage program.
"The opening of the first Sheraton hotel in Chuzhou underscores Starwood's continued commitment to aggressively expanding its footprint in the region and builds on the Sheraton brand's long legacy as a first-mover in markets across China and Asia Pacific," said Vincent Ong, senior brand director, Asia Pacific Brand Management, Starwood Hotels & Resorts. "At Sheraton Chuzhou Hotel, guests will enjoy a comfortable and stylish atmosphere, as well as all of the brand's signature amenities and services in a convenient location."
Nestled between the Yangtze and Huaihe Rivers, Chuzhou is located in eastern Anhui Province near Nanjing. The new Sheraton Chuzhou Hotel is situated in Zhengwu Centre, a short stroll from Chuzhou's new Central Business District, a retail mall, shops and a theatre, and 90 minutes from Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
