The Plaza Royale Oriental Shanghai opened in July 2008 as the flagship property for the recently established five star hotel group, Plaza Royale Hotels and Spas which already has further hotels under development in Hangzhou, Changsha, Changzhou, Ningbo, Chongqing and Xiamen.

�The partnership with Plaza Royale Hotels and Spas marks another breakthrough for WORLDHOTELS in China. Plaza Royale is a superb new hotel brand and a perfect match for WORLDHOTELS: we are pleased to welcome the Plaza Royale Oriental Shanghai to the Deluxe Collection,� said Roland Jegge, Vice President Asia/Pacific for WORLDHOTELS.

�The Plaza Royale Oriental Shanghai is a great new name in luxury accommodation in the market. Through the expertise we will access in global sales, marketing and distribution thanks to the partnership with WORLDHOTELS, we see a very bright and successful future for the hotel and the brand� said Wilburt Chang, Chairman of Plaza Royale Hotels and Spas.

Conveniently located along Pudong Avenue and with views of the Huang Pu River, the hotel is only minutes away from Shanghai�s financial district, the Shanghai New International Expo Centre as well as many of Shanghai�s tourist attractions. With easy access to both the domestic and International airports, the Plaza Royale Oriental Shanghai is the perfect destination for business and leisure travelers.

The hotel�s 523 guest rooms are among the largest in the Pudong area and feature the best in modern technology including free wireless internet access, stylish decoration and luxurious furnishings.

Dining options include Shang Rong Fu, which offers elegant and contemporary Chinese cuisine, J Japanese Restaurant which serves a selection of authentic teppanyaki and fusion Japanese dishes, and Caf� Royale, a relaxed open kitchen environment showcasing a wide range of international and Asian specialties. The Lobby Lounge is a semi-casual quarter of the main lobby area which serves daily �Royale Tea� and Truffles. It also presents the finest homemade products for guests to take away and enjoy at their pleasure.

Further guest facilities include a spacious health and fitness centre on the 6th floor complete with sports shop, well-equipped gym, indoor swimming pool and Shanghai�s largest and most luxurious spa.

Meetings and events facilities for both business and social events include 13 function rooms of which the 722sqm Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 600 guests for a cocktail reception.

Standing an impressive 140 metres high and towering over the famous Yangpu Bridge, the hotel boasts spectacular 360 degree views of both modern and old Shanghai.

For further information visit Plaza Royale Oriental at www.worldhotels.com

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About WORLDHOTELS: WORLDHOTELS is the longest established Europe based global hotel group for independent hotels and regional hotel brands.

The company's strong emphasis is on properties with character and distinction. It has almost 500 affiliate properties in more than 300 destinations and 70 countries worldwide.

Under the banner �Unique Hotels for Unique People�, WORLDHOTELS offers business and leisure travellers a wide choice of individualistic accommodation options in three distinct collections � Deluxe, First Class and Comfort.

WORLDHOTELS' guests benefit from an extensive portfolio of partnerships, including frequent flyer programs from 18 of the world's leading international airlines, including Air France/KLM, United Airlines and Lufthansa.

To its affiliate hotels, WORLDHOTELS provides a wide range of sales, marketing, distribution and related services.

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