Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts expands in Shanghai

Méridien Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Le Méridien Shanghai, Minhang in the Hongqiao Hub of Shanghai. The hotel marks the third Le Méridien and the 34th property in the Marriott International’s fast growing portfolio in the city of Shanghai. Through the distinctive Le Méridien lens, which highlights cuisine, culture and art, Le Méridien Shanghai, Minhang presents unexpected and engaging experiences to curious-minded travellers.

Boasting a mid-century modern design approach and tranquil water views, Le Méridien Shanghai, Minhang features 240 guestrooms and suites. The hotel is anchored by the signature Le Méridien Hub, which reinterprets the traditional hotel lobby into a social gathering place built on the brand’s award-winning arrival experience and coffee culture. Le Méridien provides signature éclairs, light bites and illy coffee, expertly prepared by the hotel’s creative Master Barista, creating an experience that brings creative and curious-minded guests and locals together.

For sensational designer settings and gastronomic delights, Le Méridien Shanghai, Minhang offers four dynamic restaurants and lounges. Latest Recipe features signature à la carte dishes and international buffets. Le Mei, the Chinese Restaurant offers authentic Cantonese cuisine and an emphasis on quality ingredients. The lobby lounge — Latitude 31, serves a unique illy coffee experience by day and creative cocktails and other beverages by night. Sibarita Spanish creates enticing tapas and other flavorful Spanish dishes, as well as Spanish red wine.

With the capacity to host stimulating meetings and timeless functions, Le Méridien Shanghai, Minhang offers over 2500 square metres of versatile event spaces, including the Powerlong Ballroom and the Fei Long Hall; the latter marks the highest ballroom in the Minhang District with unimpeded views of Qibao Old Town. The stylish Grab & Go Library on the lobby floor can also be used as casual business meeting areas.

The thoughtfully-designed hotel also offers facilities including a well-equipped fitness centre, indoor swimming pool and Explore Spa. For those on a family vacation, Le Méridien Shanghai, Minhang caters to guests of all ages. As part of Le Méridien Family, the brand’s signature family programme encourages children to partake in hours of active discovery at Le Méridien Family Kids Club, featuring indoor activity centres.