Round up

Appointment

Maria Grueter, a German national, was appointed general manager of Kempinski Hotel Harbin recently. Prior to her new role, she was hotel manager at Hotel Adlon Kempinski in Berlin, Germany.

New Opening

Holiday Inn Shanghai Nanxiang, the brand's 10th property in the city, opened on Feb 1, offering 316 elegantly decorated rooms equipped with modern facilities and a 750-square-meter ballroom with multimedia. The executive floor offers 24-hour services, including ticket booking and currency conversion, as well as a swimming pool, spa and fitness center. 021-3992-5888

Valentine's Specials

InterContinental One Thousand Island Lake Resort is offering two accommodation packages to celebrate Valentine's Day. "Love story" for two persons is 2,628 yuan ($420) for two nights in an upgraded deluxe room with breakfast and a special dinner, as well as a first day welcoming fruit basket. The "Love with him/her" package for two at 29,178 yuan per set features many treats including special menus, wine tasting and British waiter service. 0571-6508-2532

The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing, has launched its Valentine's Day packages including romantic treats, priced at 1,999 yuan ($320) per night for deluxe room accommodation, a buffet breakfast for two and a candlelight dinner for two at Aroma restaurant, or 6,888 yuan per night to stay in a suite and enjoy room service breakfast and dinner for two, a bottle of Moet & Chandon Brut, a bouquet of 12 roses and a special spa package for two. 86-10-5908 8955

Park Plaza Wangfujing in Beijing has launched two special packages for Valentine's Day. One is priced at 699 yuan ($111.70) net per couple and includes a Western menu for two, a romantic photograph, one bottle of imported red wine, two special cocktails and rose tea. The other is priced at 1,399 yuan per couple and includes one night's stay in a superior room with a breakfast buffet for two, a romantic photograph, one bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon and special cocktails. 10-8522-1999 Ext 3623

The Langham, Xintiandi, Shanghai, is offering a Valentine's buffet at its Cachet restaurant for 1,288 yuan ($205.80) per person. It includes six courses, Bollinger Champagne, pink roses and a box of chocolates. The hotel also offers a refined Chinese set dinner at 1,288 yuan for two persons at T'ang Court. 021-2330-2288

Fairmont Yangcheng Lake is offering a Valentine's Day set menu at 888 yuan ($142) per couple with two glasses of red wine, a box of exquisite chocolates and a rose for each lady. A 688 yuan set for couples includes free flowing sparkling wine, and the 1,288 yuan set includes one night's accommodation. 0512-5780-0888

JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central is offering a Valentine's Day dinner package priced at 688 yuan ($110) per couple at its Italian restaurant Casalingo. The five-course menu includes antipasto, main course and dessert, as well as an unlimited supply of fresh oysters and wine. A seafood buffet for 498 yuan per person is also available at JW Kitchen from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Casalingo 10-6391-6361, JW Kitchen 10-6391-6391

Crowne Plaza Beijing Wangfujing is promoting a wedding package that will only be available for booking on Valentine's Day. The special offer means that those booking 10 tables for a wedding dinner will get one table with dishes of the same value free. The package also includes one night's stay in a premier suite with breakfast for two, free table flowers and a champagne tower on the wedding day. On payment of the deposit, couples will also receive a toy koala and a Valentine's Day buffet for two. 010-5911-9820/9819

Culinary Delights

Kerry Hotel, Beijing, offers a daily different themed dining experience from 6.30 pm to 10.30 pm, ranging from giant burgers to a BBQ buffet, inviting guests to embark on a culinary adventure at Kerry's Kitchen every evening. 10-8565-2088

Wanda Reign Wuhan has launched dinner packages for family reunions over Spring Festival priced at 4,688 yuan ($750), 5,688 yuan and 6,688 yuan for groups of 10. All feature Huaiyang cuisine, from Jiangsu province. In addition, the hotel has New Year's hampers on sale for 888 yuan, which include chocolates, imported red wine, mushrooms and pre-served ham. 027-5959-9999 Ext 6160

(China Daily 02/07/2015 page10)