Lexington Opens in Shanghai's Zhabei District
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 - The most celebrated and modern metropolis in the world, Shanghai, China, is now home to the Lexington Plaza Mingde Shanghai Hotel. The 28 story and 288 room hotel is the first luxury five-star international hotel to open in the ultra-trendy Zhabei district of Shanghai.
The Lexington Plaza Mingde Shanghai Hotel is Lexington's third property in China. The other two are in Shenyang and Zhuai and the brand has plans to open several more properties under the Lexington Collection flag before year's end.
According to Roger Bloss, CEO and President of Vantage Hospitality, Lexington's parent company, the Shanghai property is a testament to the success of Lexington's Freestyle Brand Affiliation in Asia. "Hotel owners worldwide are making smart decisions and choosing an international affiliation, like The Lexington Collection, that provides them with the freedom to do business as they see fit for their customers while enjoying Vantage's comprehensive resources."
Guests at the Lexington Plaza Mingde Shanghai Hotel enjoy some of the most coveted amenities and services available, such as spacious and elegantly decorated guest rooms that offer breathtaking views of the city. All rooms are equipped with broadband Internet access, luxurious private baths, LCD televisions, and Video On Demand movie systems.
Touch Spa, a full-service wellness spa, invites guests to enjoy invigorating traditional foot reflexology treatments, as well as modern services for hair, face, and body. At the lifestyle club located in the hotel, personal trainers are available to customize the perfect workout routine utilizing state-of-the-art equipment. An indoor lap pool and hot tub are also available for guests.
Occupying the top three floors of the hotel are the Executive Level accommodations, which provide guests with complimentary breakfast, access to the Executive Meeting Rooms and Lounge, and complimentary evening cocktails.
More than 3,600 square feet of meeting space comprise the Mingde Grand Ballroom, a state-of-the-art audio-visual facility that can accommodate up to 300 people. Boasting an elegant interior design, the ballroom can be used as a single venue for a large group or divided into three smaller ballrooms with the use of a modular floor to ceiling partition system for smaller groups.
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