Traders Kunshan Celebrates Opening
SHANGHAI, March 30, 2006. Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has celebrated the grand opening of the Traders Hotel, Kunshan, in the fast developing Yangtze Delta economic zone, and the group's 19th property in mainland China.
The 22-storey, 387-room Traders Hotel, Kunshan is located in the city's business district, within walking distance of municipal government offices, shopping centre, stadium, theatre and library. The hotel has easy access to surrounding cities, with a 30-minute drive to Suzhou and 50 minutes to Shanghai's city centre. It is 40 minutes to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and 90 minutes to Pudong International Airport.
Each guestroom offers river or cityscape views, in addition to such amenities and services as broadband internet access, data ports and IDD, satellite TV, ergonomically designed work desk, oversized bathroom with separate shower and bath, and 24-hour room service.
The Traders Club, occupying floors 18 to 21, provides exclusive privileges and services such as express check-in and check-out, free meeting room use, and lounge for complimentary daily breakfast and cocktails.
Dining and entertainment options include a coffee shop with eight international and Asian cuisine stations; a Chinese restaurant featuring Cantonese and local specialties, and bar with live musical entertainment in the evenings.
Meeting and banquet facilities feature a pillar-less grand ballroom accommodating up to 500 people for receptions and six additional function rooms. A business centre, spa, fitness centre and indoor swimming pool are also available.
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