ZURICH, 30 October 2006 - The top-up ceremony at Swissôtel Grand Shanghai on 19 October 2006 marked a significant milestone in the hotel's journey towards its targeted completion by the end of 2007. The 478-room hotel, managed by Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Shanghai Jing An City Construction Fitting Development Company (Jing'an Chengjian), further strengthens Swissôtel's foothold in the buoyant China market.
The top-up ceremony was held at 12.18pm, signifying prosperity, abundance and a smooth completion of the project. Present at the ceremony were Mr Meinhard Huck, Managing Director of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, Mr Xu Jian Zhong, General Manager of Jing'an Chengjian as well as key personnel of both companies.
Mr Meinhard Huck expressed his appreciation to the staff of Jing'an Chengjian, praising them for their strong commitment to completing the project on schedule. He added, “We certainly look forward to a hotel we can all be proud of when it opens. It will no doubt be an icon of excellence in the city of Jing'an. This will not be possible without your effort and I thank you all once again for your hard work.”
The 27-storey, 478-room Swissôtel Grand Shanghai is conveniently located in the prime district of Jing'an, one of Shanghai's central and most densely populated districts. The hotel is within walking distance to Nanjing West Road, the city's busiest shopping street lined by high-end shopping malls such as Plaza 66 and Citic Square. It is approximately 50 minutes from the new Pudong International Airport or 20 minutes from the Hongqiao Airport, and is close to popular attractions such as the Jing'an Temple, Shanghai Grand Theatre and Shanghai Museum. The hotel will have spa and gym facilities, a swimming pool, four restaurants and bars, Swiss Business Executive Club Floors and other business facilities.
Jing'an Chengjian is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Jing'an District Government in Shanghai. An established development company in Shanghai, Jing'an Chengjian has core competencies in residential and commercial development and city planning. Jing'an Chengjian is optimistic about the prospect of the hotel industry in Shanghai, and Swissôtel Grand Shanghai is the first hotel development added to its existing portfolio of office buildings, condominiums and bungalows.
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts (www.swissotel.com) is a distinctive group of deluxe hotels for today's discerning business and leisure travellers, combining the renowned Swiss touch with a fresh, modern and contemporary design. Each Swissôtel hotel offers personalized service with charm and efficiency. Located in main gateway destinations and city centres, the hotels have convenient access to business and shopping districts, and local attractions. Swissôtel hotels and resorts worldwide have won prestigious awards and accolades.
