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Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou
Moon Cakes: Once again, this hotel has launched its highly regarded Mid-Autumn Moon Cake gift boxes in celebration of the upcoming festival. Available until 19 September, the sophisticated gift boxes start from RMB 208 and feature four 150-gram moon cakes or six 80-gram miniature moon cakes with a variety of luxurious fillings. Guests purchasing gift boxes in bulk will enjoy exclusive savings.
For more information call (86 20) 3813 6827. Or email Nicole.[email protected]
The Langham, Shenzhen welcomes renowned Canadian Jazz singer Diane White to entertain guests at Duke’s Wines and Grill restaurant. Ending on the 30th November 2013, this gifted and experienced singer is set to bring an enthralling evenings to guests. Having received invaluable experience training with an impressive collection of jazz gurus including Andrew Homzy, Charles Ellison and Dave Turner, Diane White presents her unique musical style, which resounds her intense love of life.
For Further information telephone (86) 755 – 8828 8062 or Email [email protected]
The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou presents the Vichey experience at its beautiful spa. Before the end of the month, treat yourself to a day of unforgettable indulgence beginning with a signature Vichy Shower to soothe and soften your skin, followed by your choice of body massage to achieve perfect relaxation for RMB 1,036 (+15%).
For a reservation or more information call 020-3813 6668
The 100th floor ‘Catch’ seafood speciality restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel, Guangzhou launches a new menu. From fresh-shucked Australian oysters to Boston lobster, Atlantic halibut to Norwegian salmon, the Hotel’s highest Catch restaurant is the best place in town to enjoy a wealth of jet-fresh seafood from around the world. This new menu is available now including four set-menu dinners with choices of pairing wine. Master Chef Paddy Chan’s recommendations include Sesame Crusted Tuna With Ginger Tomato Candy, Butter Poached Atlantic Halibut And Asian Braised Short Rib. This exquisite meal starts at RMB 588 for the set menu and RMB 78 per portion for the a la carte menu (15%) For reservations call +86 (20) 8883-3300
The Sofitel Guangzhou invites guests for their brand new promotions for September. It’s all about tea in the 988 Café, where only premium infused teas are served, creating a culinary adventure for all comers. Costing from RMB 368 (+15%), 50% off the full price (+15%) for 6-12 year olds and under 5s eat free. At Le Chinois, celebrate this Mid-Autumn Festival with traditional Chinese cuisine to share which has been exclusively prepared by their Chinese Master Chef, John, for this very special occasion. The set menu is from RMB 3,888 and will be held between the 29th and 30th September. The Mar-Tea-Ni lounge is serving premium French oysters from Brittany, combined with a glass of the most famous champagne in the world from Reims; prices start at RMB 248 (15%), which includes a glass of champagne and 3 oysters. Not yet satisfied? Le Grill is inviting guests to celebrate high quality lobster from 3 unique countries during this festive season. Explore Chef Nicolas’s signature lobster recipe or some of his other incredible dishes. The set menu for 2 costs RMB 888 (15%) and includes 5 courses. For more information on yet more offers or to make a reservation visit www.sofitel.com
The Pullman Guangzhou presents its Canton Fair “Adorable Times” package.
This package, running from October 12th to November 6th, gives guests staying 2 consecutive nights or above a discount of 15%, which also includes the following benefits: complimentary daily buffet breakfast at U8 Action Cuisine Restaurant, where daily RMB 150 restaurant credit per room per night, can also
be used for the consumption of food and drinks. This deal is also applicable for the Societe Lobby Lounge. Guests can also enjoy a free shuttle bus to the Panzhou Complex with free 3G and Wi-Fi and a 15% discount for “Adorable Times” cocktails at the Societe Lobby Lounge, which includes a live music performance. For further information concerning Pullman hotels visit www.pullmanhotels.com
China Hotel, Guangzhou, (a Marriott Hotel) is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Westley Chiang as Director of Marketing. With more than 20 years of working experience in the hospitality industry, Westley Chiang’s dedication and passion has allowed him to gain plenty of experience with various five-star hotels. Since the year 2000, Westley has gained his hospitality skills as a hotel Director of Marketing at the Renaissance Melaka Hotel in Malaysia, Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon in Vietnam, JW Marriott Hotel Chongqing, Renaissance Tianjin TEDA Convention Centre Hotel and Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast. His impressive knowledge of marketing is the reason for his much deserving appointment.
InterContinental Huizhou Resort invites you to enjoy a Golf Vacation. Whether you are professional or amateur golfer, you will have fun here. Prices start at RMB 1,350 net including one night accommodation in a Club Room and 18 holes of golf for one adult. In addition, the resort also recommends the Golf Express Menu.
For more information or reservation, contact 0752-3208888
PROMOTION
W Hotels Worldwide debuts in Mainland China with the opening of the W Guangzhou. Continuing the W brand’s rapid expansion in Asia, the W Guangzhou introduces China to a new style of modern luxury set amidst cutting edge design and impeccable service around the clock. This new interpretation of modern luxury seamlessly blends the city’s storied traditions with the W brand’s dynamic and future-forward designs. This new hotel marks a rapid Asian expansion for the W brand, which plans to more than double its current footprint of nine hotels to nearly twenty over the next five years.
The W Guangzhou is situated in the city’s bustling Pearl River New Town District, a rapidly evolving center of entertainment, commerce and design, that is home to dozens of Fortune 500 companies and luxury shopping malls adjacent to some of China’s oldest cultural treasures. This 317-guest room and suites hotel offers a fully integrated contemporary lifestyle experience that stylishly reflects Guangzhou’s unique energy and personality
as an ancient city in the midst of a modern economic explosion. W Guangzhou’s guestrooms and suites have been designed by award-winning agency, Yabu Pushelberg, as a retreat away from the hustle and bright lights of the city. Ranging from wonderful to extremely ‘WOW’, W Guangzhou offers seven different categories of guestrooms perfectly suited for the global jet setter. The hotel also features two dynamic nightlife venues in the Woobar and Fei, which both serve a fantastic array of cocktails and introduce experienced DJ’s that will set the mood throughout the night. Quality food is not difficult to come by at the W Guangzhou as it presents three signature restaurants that can cater to anyone’s needs.
Finally the hotel offers China’s first AWAY Spa, which invites W guests to visit the 24/7 retreat and savvy city locals to detox and refuel. From the contemporary design to the indulgent menu of signature services, AWAY Spa captures the glamorous and playful W experience, infusing Western and Eastern elements to create an exclusive experience. W Guangzhou also offers ‘a state-of-the-art fitness center at ‘SWEAT’, a heated indoor pool at ‘WET’, a 24-hour business center at ‘WIRED’, and the W brand’s ‘Whatever/ Whenever’ service philosophy, offering guests whatever they want, whenever they want it. For more information or to book an introductory package at W Guangzhou, visit www.whotels.com/guangzhou
