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Le Royal Meridien Shanghai -- New Home of European Luxury and Style in the `Paris of the East' Opens September 25, 2006

September 26, 2006

SHANGHAI, China, Sept. 26 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- With a traditional lion dance to signify an auspicious beginning, and a cadre of government dignitaries, property owners, and senior hotel representatives, Le Royal Meridien Shanghai, a member of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) property, opened its doors this week in the heart of vibrant and sophisticated Shanghai. Representatives from the hotel's ownership Shanghai Shimao Group, Shanghai Municipal People's Congress, and Shanghai Tourism Administrative Commission, along with 1200 other invited guests attended the opening ceremonies. "As we aggressively expand the global footprint of Le Meridien, we remain focused on destinations that embrace culture and creativity. Our clientele is one that cares deeply about art, fashion, film and design, and with Shanghai's vibrant arts scene, rich cultural institutions and position as an international business epicenter, there is no better location for a Le Meridien," stated Eva Zeigler, senior vice president of Le Meridien brand. Located at the pulse point of this exhilarating city, between historic Nanjing Road East and the greenery of People's Square, is Le Royal Meridien, the new urban icon of ultra modern design. Rising 66 stories in a sleek fa?ade of shimmering slate, the hotel will be the tallest in Shanghai Puxi. Designed by world-renowned Bilkey Llinas & Associates, the distinctive building adheres to strict Feng Shui design principles. The two antennas aimed at the sky represent greatness and the sharp edges of the building symbolize a "Bagua," the Chinese mirror placed in front of residences designed to ward off evil and ensure prosperity and happiness. "Just as the multi-dimensional city of Shanghai is changing the way the world does business in Asia, so too, will Le Royal Meridien Shanghai redefine the concept of "business lifestyle and hospitality," said Akram Touma, hotel general manager. "Every detail of the property from design to architectural services, amenities and technological features, will appeal to savvy business and leisure travelers alike. The 770 guest rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows provide dramatic views of the Huangpu River, People's Park and ever-changing Shanghai skyline with its storied skyscrapers, miles of neon and 19 million inhabitants. Each guest room includes individually controlled air conditioning, 42'' plasma TV with satellite TV programs with DVD, VCD and CD player, international direct dual lines telephone, hair dryers, coffee/tea making facilities, in-room safe, wireless & Broadband internet access, glass bathroom with rain shower system and a central floating wash basin, and separate sofa seating. Suites measure from 48 square meters to 377 square meters and consist of a living room and one or two bedrooms, spacious bathroom, working area and sofa. The hotel is designed to handle a variety of events, from small board meetings to executive conferences, galas and weddings. It has more than 2,000 square meters of conference space, including: two grand ballrooms with natural light, five meeting rooms and one VIP room. Stylish and fully equipped with built in technology, the full conference facilities include a simultaneous translation system, state of the art audio and video equipment, sound system, LCD projector and screen, professional lighting equipment, high-speed internet access and computer rental. Eight private luxury treatment suites at the property's Le Spa offer a welcome counterpoint to the frenetic energy of Shanghai. The Le Spa experience is an eclectic fusion of Asian culture, Chinese wellness and European treatments designed to restore and revitalize even the weariest road warriors. Le Royal Meridien Shanghai features 10 restaurants and bars offering a variety of cuisines from around the globe. Le Bistro, an all day dining restaurant, offers a mix of all time favorites as expected by international travelers, and Asian and western dishes developed with a creative eye and elegantly presented. Authentic Cantonese cuisine with Shanghainese and Sichuanese signature dishes is available at Ai Mei Chinese Restaurant. Traditional French cuisine with flavors and ingredients of the Mediterranean is offered at Allure French Restaurant while Favola Ristorante, Pizzeria and Wine Bar presents dishes with an Italian flair. Cocktails, coffee and tea, snacks and High Tea are available throughout the day at Le Salon Lobby Lounge and fresh juices at Chill Juice Bar. 789 Nanjing Lu Semi-Private Club on the topmost three levels of the hotel features a seafood ice bar, cigar room and private lounge. A special soft opening rate of RMB 1,880.00 per room, per night (inclusive of breakfast) is now being offered. For more information or reservations, please call the hotel at (86 21) 3318 9999, or email at reservations.shanghai@lemeridien.com, or visit http://www.lemeridien.com/royalshanghai . Le Meridien is recognized by global travelers for its style, originality and passion for art, architecture, food, fashion, music and film. Originating in Paris, Le Meridien epitomizes European service culture, with a commitment to offering guests a truly authentic experience, respecting local culture and appealing to the curious and progressive guest. With more than 120 properties in 52 countries, almost 70 percent of Le Meredien properties are located in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East with an aggressive growth plan in North American and Asia-Pacific currently underway. For more information, please visit http://www.lemeridien.com . Shanghai Shimao Group is one of Asia Pacific's leading real estate developers. Shimao currently has five main projects under development in China and is primarily focused on the high-end residential and retail market sectors. Le Royal Meridien Shanghai is Shanghai Shimao Group's first major luxury hotel project. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood(R) Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis(R), The Luxury Collection(R), Sheraton(R), Westin(R), Four Points(R) by Sheraton, W(R), Le Meridien(R) and the recently announced Aloft(SM). Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit http://www.starwoodhotels.com . For more information, please contact: Judith A. Los Banos (Ms.) Director of Marketing Communications Le Royal Meridien Shanghai Tel: +86-21-3318-9999 x8042 Fax: +86-21-6361-3388 Email: judith.losbanos@lemeridien.com SOURCE Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
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