Shangri-La Announces the Official Debut of Kerry Hotel, Beijing

Shangri-La Announces the Official Debut of Kerry Hotel, Beijing

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts introduced its second Kerry Hotel on November 19, 2011. Marking the completion of the first phase of a multimillion-dollar renovation, Shangri-La’s Kerry Centre Hotel, Beijing is rebranded as Kerry Hotel, Beijing. It joins its sister hotel, Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai, which launched the brand in February 2011.

Conveniently linked to lifestyle and entertainment options via a “sky bridge,” Kerry Hotel, Beijing sits among the head offices of Fortune 100 companies in the heart of Beijing’s business district. Walking through the revolving doors of the hotel, guests are greeted by an onyx and white marbled space adorned with suspended crystal chandeliers by bespoke contemporary light designers Lasvit, abstract art carpets and unconventional ink work.

“The name Kerry has been part of this hotel’s identity since it opened in 1999. The rebranding creates another milestone along with a number of firsts for the group,” said Johnson Wong, General Manager of Kerry Hotel, Beijing. “Our hotel will be the first to offer a paperless check-in and check-out process and guests are encouraged to receive their invoices electronically. Another new brand standard is the complimentary minibar service upon arrival in all guestrooms.”

The hotel’s all-day-dining restaurant, Kerry’s Kitchen, specializes in authentic Asian cuisine and seats 199 guests. Showcased across several live-cooking stations, passionate kitchen theatrics are matched in spirit by a team of energetic service staff. Natural elements of izumi stones, wood, clay, sand-finished textured walls and Japanese paper are carefully selected and arranged into a space of tranquility that offers guests the freedom of just being relaxed, comfortable and feeling right at home, with flavors and aromas transporting them back to childhood days.

Apart from aesthetic improvements, the refurbished Grand Ballroom located on the second level features improved audiovisual equipment such as built-in LED. The pillar-free and soundproofed 1,560-square-meter ballroom can accommodate up to 1,500.

Situated on the hotel’s executive floors (17th to 21st), the newly renovated club rooms and suites, ranging in size from 34 to 68 square meters, offer a line up of new hardware and amenities. Standard room features include an angled 40-inch LED television, DVD player, Bose Sound Dock, central multi-socket panel with audio, video and USB capabilities for easy plug-and-play connectivity and a standing bar with Nespresso coffee maker. Bathroom features include an automatic multifunction wash let, bathtub and separate shower equipped with a rain shower head and a builtin shaving mirror, and a bathroom mirror with an inbuilt television and digital clock.

To celebrate its rebranding, Kerry Hotel, Beijing offers a special introductory package until February 29, 2012. The package includes:

● Accommodation in a Club Room

● One-way Wi-Fi enabled limousine transfer with airport butler service

● 300 yuan dining credit per stay valid at Kerry’s Kitchen, Kerry’s Pantry, The Horizon Chinese restaurant and Centro

● Complimentary in-room wired broadband Internet and Wi-Fi access

● Complimentary mini-bar upon arrival, excluding hard liquor and wine

● Club benefits and privileges, and access to The Club Lounge located on the 18th floor