Shenzhou Peninsula to Open Two Starwood Resorts in Hainan in 2011
The Island's New Luxury Landmark and Romantic Habitat
Shanghai, China - November 2, 2010 - Recently, Shenzhou Peninsula Resort has announced the official opening of two luxury resort hotels of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. - Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula Resort and Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula. Set to be open to the public in Q1 2011, these two luxury hotels along with the official opening of Shenzhou Peninsula Resort aim to create a brand new luxury experience.
Located on the natural peninsula of Hainan island's eastern shore, Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula Resort and Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula are both under the management of Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, and are both Starwood's most well-known brands. Opening to the public at the beginning of 2011, the Shenzhou Peninsula Resort is fully equipped with luxury leisure facilities, including the 36 holes golf course - called The Dunes including 5 practice holes, which was designed by the renowned designing master Tom Weiskopf, a yacht club offering you a splendid time by the sea, picturesque luxury seashore-view villas and apartments, and also resort-style commercial centers with dining, leisure, entertainment, business and shopping facilities. The two hotels also enjoy Shenzhou Peninsula's convenient transportation system and are only 60 kilometers from the permanent site of the Asia Bo'ao Forum and 25 kilometers from the Xinglong hot springs. After Hainan's Eastern high-speed railways begin running at the early 2011, travel from Shenzhou Peninsula to Sanya will only take 20 minutes, and 40 minutes to Haikou.
These two brand new resorts on Shenzhou Peninsula offer beachfront locations consisting of four kilometers of white sandy beaches and beautiful bay views. A total of 645 spacious guest rooms and suites are able to appreciate the natural seashore and lush green scenic views from their over-sized private balcony or gardens. All accommodations at Sheraton enjoys uninterrupted ocean views and are equipped with delicate Sheraton Sweet SleeperTM Bed, while in the Four Points all rooms and suites are designed for maximum comfort, furnished with cozy and fluffy Four Points by Sheraton Four ComfortTM Bed and appliances. In total, these two adjacent Starwood properties collectively contain more than 3600 m2 of space for meeting rooms, two large pillar-less ballrooms and an additional 16 multifunctional meeting rooms to best meet guests' business needs.
The two hotels also provide a large variety of recreational facilities: two lobby lounges and four bars are easily found indoor or by the lagoon pool, T-shaped pool and sandy beaches, providing a wide variety of cocktails and refreshments. The Shine Spa for Sheraton is the perfect place for a tropical pampering experience and thorough relaxation. Provided by the famous design company Focus Adventure, exciting water and land activities and various team building programs are available. Guest may also enjoy specially designed activities including personalized fitness session, yoga, pool and water sports, or the picturesque golf course and sandy beaches just steps away.
Terry Ko, the General Manager for both hotels, expresses his expectation towards this exciting project. “Shenzhou Peninsula is an unspoiled gateway providing Hainan's leisure markets a new vacation destination. With our branded services, luxury facilities, and easy access to Hainan's famous tourist spots, Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula Resort and Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula will bring the ultimate tropical relaxation to our guests from corporate, MICE and leisure segments.”
About Shenzhou Peninsula:
Shenzhou Peninsula, located on the east coast of Hainan Island, boasts a tropical climate with an average yearly temperature between 20°C and 25°C. Having received significant investment by CITIC Pacific, the 18 square kilometers that make up Shenzhou Peninsula will officially open for business in early 2011. Upon opening, the Peninsula will feature a wide variety of leisure facilities, like a 36-hole golf course, luxurious five-star hotels, a marina club and residential areas that boast breathtaking views of the beach. Shenzhou Peninsula resorts will also be equipped with fully functional MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) facilities and a multitude of dining options. By end of 2010, a high-speed railway that connects Haikou and Sanya will be completed with a station for Shenzhou Peninsula. The train will provide for easy access to a number of scenic spots like Dazhou Island, Dongshan Mountain Range and the Xinglong Tropical Botanical Garden. The railway will allow for travel from Shenzhou Peninsula to Haikou in a mere 40 minutes, and travel to Sanya in only 20 minutes. (http:// www.shenzhoupeninsula.com)
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