Hotel roundup

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William Johan Haandrikman has been appointed general manager of Sofitel Shanghai Jing'an Huamin.

What's new

Luxury in New York

The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park offers guests one of the best ways to experience Lower Manhattan with the Summer in the Park hotel package. The package includes luxurious accommodation, daily continental breakfast and a 90-minute sailing trip for two. For more information, please visit: ritzcarlton.com.

Schools out, time for fun

Shangri-La hotels in Beijing are offering a "Schools Out, Fun is In" package until Aug 31. A valid student identity card or teacher identity card must be presented at check-in. Also, under the hotel group's Children's Meal Plan, children of registered guests under the age of six can enjoy complimentary buffet meals. For more information, visit shangri-la.com.

Crowne celebrates five years

Crowne Plaza Beijing Sun Palace featuring unique Yunnan style is celebrating its five-year anniversary. The hotel has been awarded "Best Business Hotel", "Best Conference Hotel" and "Best Ethnic Hotel", for its commitment to providing excellent services and superior facilities and delivering authentic Yunnan culture.

Cuisine

Mooncake offer

The St. Regis Beijing introduces its limited handmade mooncakes with a special design and elegant packaging, including Chinese Deluxe Gift Box, Western Collection Gift Box and Mid-Autumn Festival Cake Gift Box. 010-6460-6688

Singapore Food Festival

In celebration of Singapore's 48th National Day, Grand Millennium Beijing is hosting a Singapore Food Festival from Aug 1. The hotel's Executive Chef, Singaporean Charlie Chang, blends a range of local and specially imported ingredients to ensure authentic flavors. 010-8587-6888

Glass atrium afternoon tea

Marriott Shanghai City Center is introducing a summer afternoon tea menu in August with sandwiches, desserts and scones with clotted cream and coffee. 021-2312-9712

Secret Garden dessert

Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao is presenting a unique afternoon tea, with cakes, macaroons, and cookies all decorated as beautiful flowers. 021-3323-6666

New Westin brunch

The Westin Bund Center Shanghai is introducing brunch every Sunday with live performances. It has free-flow Dom Perignon and a wine and cocktail menu designed to pair with the food selection.

021-6103-5048