Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Expands in China in ‘Grand’ Style

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Mar. 18, 2010) – Wyndham Hotels and Resorts today announced its expansion in China with the addition of three luxury hotels in the key markets of Shanghai, Changsha and Hangzhou.

Joining the brand’s prestigious Wyndham® Grand Collection are the 523-room Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Oriental Shanghai, (top left photo) overlooking the Yangpu Bridge on the Pudong; the 316-room Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Furongguo Changsha (middle right photo)  in Hunan’s capital city; and the picturesque 283-room Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale West Lake Hangzhou (middle left photo)  on the shore of the West Lake adjacent to the city’s center. All will be managed by Greater China Hospitality (H.K.) Limited.

“We are proud to welcome these spectacular properties to our most distinguished collection of hotels,” said Eric Danziger, (bottom right photo) Wyndham Hotel Group president and chief executive officer. “They will not only expand Wyndham brand awareness but exceed the expectations of the most seasoned world travelers.”

The announcement strengthens Wyndham Hotel Group’s position as the largest U.S.-based hotel company in China, with 207 hotels representing 33,336 rooms in primary and secondary cities under the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Ramada®, Howard Johnson®, Days Inn® and Super 8® brands.

The three new hotels also join the newly constructed 588-room Wyndham Xiamen, the brand’s first hotel to open China, and the 337-room Wyndham Baolian Hotel scheduled to open in 2011.

“Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale hotels combine the perfect blend of Asian and Western influences, design excellence and exceptional service,” said Wilburt Chang, (bottom left photo) chairman and chief executive officer of Greater China Hospitality Limited. “By partnering with Wyndham, we hope to introduce our exquisite hotels to an even greater number of Chinese guests and international visitors.”

Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Oriental Shanghai

The Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Oriental Shanghai, located along the bustling Pudong Avenue, is just minutes from the city’s financial district. It is an ideal venue for meetings and banquets with its 723-square-meter Grand Ballroom, 557-square-meter Grand Palace room and four additional multipurpose rooms totaling 258 square meters. Standing at an impressive 140 meters high and towering over the Yangpu Bridge, the hotel boasts 360-degree views of modern and old Shanghai.

Guestrooms and suites are lavishly appointed with enhanced services and amenities including personalized butler service while floor-to-ceiling windows frame panoramic views of the Huangpu River and Shanghai’s cityscapes.

The hotel’s Café Royale restaurant serves Asian and international classics; Shang Rong restaurant, with its 12 private rooms, offers fine Cantonese, Sichuan and Shanghai specialties prepared by the hotel’s Hong Kong master chef; tatami and teppan cuisine are featured in the hotel’s J restaurant; and high tea, light food and wine and beer selections are available in the Lobby Lounge.

The spa at the Wyndham Grand Plaza Royal Oriental Shanghai offers elegant bathing, herbal steam facilities and a host of rejuvenating therapies in 16 treatment rooms.

 A fitness center equipped with state-of-the-art equipment allows guests to achieve a full body workout, unless they prefer relaxing and exercising in the 30-meter swimming pool. Other hotel services include 24-hour guest service manager, laundry, valet and room service; parking; concierge; business center; child care; and complimentary fresh fruit, flowers and newspapers.

 Contact:  Evy Apostolatos, Director, Media Relations, Wyndham Hotel Group, 22 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ 07054, +1 (973) 753-6590, evy.apostolatos@wyndhamworldwide.com