Graves 601 Hotel in Minneapolis Joins Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
明尼阿波里斯市的 Graves 601 Hotel 加入溫德姆酒店及渡假村
PARSIPPANY, N.J. 01-13-2010 —
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts and Graves Hospitality Corporation today announced that
the 255-room, 21-story Graves 601 Hotel, a luxury, AAA Four Diamond hotel in the heart
of Minneapolis, has joined the exclusive Wyndham Grand Collection of hotels.
21 樓層高, 255 間精緻客房的 Graves 601 Hotel (Graves 601 Hotel, Wyndham Grand),
是一間 AAA 四金鑚等級的豪華飯店, 位於明尼阿波里斯市 ( Minneapolis )中心,
已正式加入 Wyndham Grand Collection 高等級飯店旗下的飯店之一
The hotel has earned numerous accolades since
opening in 2003, including designation as one of the
World’s Best Business Hotels by the readers of
Travel + Leisure magazine, selection to the Gold List
Reserve of Top Hotels in the World by Condé Nast
Traveler and three Gold Key awards from Interior
Design and Hospitality Design magazines. The hotel
and its Cosmos restaurant each earned multiple
Four-Diamond AAA ratings, and are the only
hotel-restaurant combination in Minnesota to be so
honored. Graves 601 Hotel 在 2003 開幕以來, 已經
獲得國外數家雜誌.. 的殊榮: Travel + Leisure 雜
誌評選世界最佳商旅飯店之一; Conde Nast
Traveler 雜誌評選為世界等級飯店儲備名單上的
飯店之一; 分別為 Interior Design and Hospitality Design 雜誌評選擁有三項金鎖獎
的飯店. Graves 601 Hotel 及它的 Cosmos 餐廳也分別榮穫四顆鑽石 AAA 的評級,
也是在明尼蘇達州唯一飯店和餐廳同時榮獲此評級的飯店.
最高級的會議室
Graves 601 Hotel, Wyndham Grand, boasts the largest upscale meeting facilities in
downtown Minneapolis with more than 20,000 square feet of function space complemented
by 3,500 square feet of prefunction space. Its 5,600-square-foot contemporary ballroom is
wrapped in Paldao wood and illuminated by light boxes. The 4,600-square-foot auditorium
features stadium seating for 500 and state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment. For private,
more intimate meetings, the hotel offers penthouse suites with fixed board tables and
dramatic views that are designed to impress. Graves 601 Hotel, Wyndham Grand 在當地
市中心來說, 擁有最高級的會議室設備, 佔地 20,000 平方公尺的空間可作為任何
活動使用. 4,600 平方英寸視聽室擁有 500 座位及包括現代化的視聽設施. 飯店提
供可看到美麗是景的閣樓套房作專做私人會議使用.
精緻美食餐廳
Cosmos restaurant, located in the heart of the city’s theater district, offers signature
tasting menus and a wine cellar recognized by Wine Spectator magazine with an Award of
Excellence. The hotel’s other restaurant, Bradstreet Craftshouse, is known for innovative
entrees served in distinct settings including a counter circling the open kitchen, which
allows diners to interact with the chefs. Its classic “mixology” cocktails and specialty
drinks are formulated with artesian ingredients, hand-pressed juices and house-made bitters.
Bradstreet Craftshouse has earned Food and Wine Magazine’s, Top 50 Bars and Lounges
in the World distinction. Cosmos 餐廳位於戲院區的中心位置, 提供獨一無二的美
食菜單和 Wine Spectator 雜誌所推崇的高級葡萄酒. 飯店的另一家餐廳 Bradstreet
Craftshouse 是一家知名的餐廳, 它創新的菜色來自於不同的分配來源, 包含櫃檯
環繞在開放式廚房中, 可讓用餐者和廚師直接聯繫及溝通. 高深調酒術的雞尾酒
和特殊的酒皆是來自自流井的成分, 手工擠壓的新鮮果汁和自家釀造的啤酒.
Bradstreet Craftshouse 也曾經榮穫 Food and Wine Magazine 評選世界 50 大的酒吧.
客房特色
Guest rooms are appointed with backlit
photographs inspired by the local culture and
glass-etched, handcrafted headboards. In-room
technology includes 42-inch, wall-mounted,
flat-panel televisions with video music and
information on demand, high-speed Internet
service and stereo alarm clock radios with
compact disc players. Beds feature high-quality,
white cotton duvets and crisp linens. 客房內部設計構想是來採用當地文化特色及玻
璃蝕刻術, 手工床頭版, 附有錄影機功能的 42 吋崁入牆面的液晶電視, 無線寬頻
上網, 鬧鈴收音機兼 CD 放錄機. 舒適羽絨被和亞麻布床單. 愛馬仕沐浴香皂
優越地理位置
Graves 601 Hotel Wyndham Grand 飯店位於明尼阿波里斯市 ( Minneapolis )中心,
周圍有匯集商業, 戲院及娛樂性質的著名 Block E 娛樂商場, 直接連接 Target
Center, 而離 IDS Tower 僅一街之隔, 離 St. Paul 國際機場只有 13 英里距離.
the confluence of Minneapolis’ business, theater and entertainment districts – directly
across from Target Center, one block from the IDS Tower, and 13 miles from
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Guests of the Graves 601 Hotel, Wyndham Grand can take advantage of the brand’s
guest recognition program when they join Wyndham ByRequest® which offers
complimentary benefits including high-speed Internet access, a choice of welcome snack
and beverage, preferred pillow type, express check-in, guaranteed late check-out, best
available room upon arrival, photocopies, faxes and online receipts.
參與 Wyndham ByRequest®活動的貴賓可享有免費寬頻上網，可選擇性的迎賓點心和飲料，
依個人喜好的枕頭樣式，快速 check-in 服務，延遲 check-out 時間服務，最佳房型選擇，免
費列印及傳真服務等。加入會員還可累積溫德姆會員獎勵積分計畫( Wyndham Rewards®)活
動的里程數，可兌換免費的住宿飯店、機票、名牌商品和用餐購物的禮券等。.
關於溫德姆飯店及渡假村(Wyndham Hotels and Resorts)
溫德姆飯店(Wyndham Hotels and Resorts)是溫德姆飯店集團( Wyndham Hotel Group)旗下 11
家飯店品牌當中，屬於最高檔的飯店及渡假村, 遍佈美國、歐盟、中國、加拿大、墨西哥及
加勒比海等地。
更多的溫德姆飯店訊息，請上網站
www.wyndham.com.
GDS code: WY
或諮詢溫德姆飯店集團台灣 GSA – 市場行銷經理 Christina Yen 顏佑敏 小姐
台北市信義路 2 段 271 號 8 樓
Tel: (02) 2397 4336
Fax: (02) 2397 4279
E-Mail: cyen@aviareps.com
www.wyndhamworldwide.com
First Wyndham Brand Hotel in the Netherlands Opens in Amsterdam
Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with more than 7,000 hotels
and 11 brands, today announced that the Apollo Hotel Amsterdam, an iconic, 223-room
hotel with a 50-year history of serving visitors, has joined the upscale Wyndham Hotels
and Resorts® brand as its first hotel in the Netherlands.
The Wyndham Apollo Hotel Amsterdam, the
flagship of Apollo Hotels & Resorts, treats guests to a unique location overlooking the
only point in Amsterdam where five canals converge. It is near the RAI Trade and
Congress Centre, the World Trade Centre Amsterdam, Royal Concert Hall and the city’s
museums, shopping districts and night life of the Leidseplein.
“We proudly welcome the Wyndham Apollo Hotel Amsterdam to our growing system,”
said Eric Danziger, Wyndham Hotel Group president and chief executive officer. “This
hotel strengthens our global distribution and will provide international travelers with an
outstanding destination when they visit the Netherlands.”
The Wyndham Hotel Group portfolio in Europe now includes 232 hotels that span the
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts®, Days Inn®, Howard Johnson®, Ramada, Hawthorn
Suites by Wyndham and Wyndham-affiliated Corinthia® brands. The Wyndham Apollo
Amsterdam Hotel joins the brand’s luxury Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour in
the United Kingdom and Corinthia hotels in Hungary, Portugal and the Czech Republic.
The hotel caters to business and leisure travelers as well as groups. Its six multipurpose
function rooms can accommodate events of up to 300. Dining facilities include Restaurant
La Sirène, known as one of the best seafood restaurants in Amsterdam, the Marina lounge
and two waterside outdoor cafes. Other facilities include a gym and business center with
administrative support.
“We are proud to be selected as the first Wyndham brand hotel in the Netherlands,” said
Francesco Monaco, Apollo Hotels & Resorts managing director. “In recent years we have
invested significantly in facilities and service, creating a clear market positioning and
enabling us to target a higher-end customer segment.”
Alexander Kluit, Apollo’s business area manager, said the Wyndham Apollo Hotel
Amsterdam soon will undergo a major renovation. “The public spaces will get a complete
makeover, enabling us to deliver a great new customer experience,” he said. “In
addition, all the rooms will be renovated, and the hotel will be expanded to incorporate our
new Chill-Out Spa.”
All guest rooms currently are equipped with Phi-ton® beds, featuring an award-winning
design that “floats” without a sub-frame;” high-speed wireless Internet service;
minibar; coffee- and tea-making facilities; flat-screen TV; and a spacious work area.
Luxury suites offer a separate bedroom and living area.
The Wyndham Apollo Hotel Amsterdam boasts a private harbor and offers dinner and
cocktail cruises onboard a classic salon boat. The hotel offers a private car park and is a
20-minute drive from Schiphol airport.
Guests can take advantage of the brand’s guest recognition program, Wyndham
ByRequest,® which offers complimentary benefits including high-speed Internet access, a
choice of welcome snack and beverage, preferred pillow type, express check-in, guaranteed
late check-out, best available room upon arrival, photocopies, faxes and online receipts.
Members also earn Wyndham Rewards® points, which can be redeemed for
complimentary hotel stays, airline tickets, name-brand merchandise and dining and
shopping gift cards, among other options. In lieu of points, Wyndham Rewards members
may elect to earn airline or rail miles with a variety of partners. More information is
available at www.wyndhamrewards.com. Wyndham Rewards is the world’s largest
lodging loyalty program, based on the more than 6,000 participating hotels.
Apollo Hotels & Resorts is owned by European Hotel Management, a Dutch company
founded in 2005 that specializes in hotel operations. The chain operates 12 companies
including the wellness resort Thermae 2000 in Valkenburg, Netherlands; Crowne Plaza
Den-Haag-Promenade; and Holiday Inn Ijmuiden Seaport Inn. For more information, go
to www.apollohotelsresorts.com.
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide
Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the
United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham hotels are
either franchised or managed by the company or managed through a joint-venture partner.
For additional information or to make a reservation, go to www.wyndham.com.
Wyndham Hotel Group to Introduce Two Hotel Brands to Singapore
Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with more than 7,000 hotels
and 11 brands, today announced that its Ramada® and Days Inn® brands will enter
Singapore with the development of two hotels: the 391-room Ramada Singapore at
Zhongshan Park and the 405-room Days Hotel Singapore at Zhongshan Park.
Both new-build properties will be developed by HH Properties Pte. Ltd., a joint venture
between niche property development group, Hiap Hoe Limited, and SuperBowl Holdings
Limited, an owner and manager of leisure and commercial properties. Construction will
begin early this year and the hotels are expected to open in 2014.
To be managed by Wyndham Hotel Group, the properties will be built at Balestier Road,
just opposite Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, a national monument that pays tribute
to the father of the 1911 Chinese Revolution. The Balestier Road area, rich in history, is
home to countless shophouses dating back to the 1840s. With a land area of approximately
17,600 square meters, the hotels will flank Zhongshan Park, creating a unique integrated
development with a strong heritage connection and old world charm.
“Singapore is one of the most important business and leisure destinations in the Asia
Pacific region and we are thrilled to introduce our Ramada and Days Inn brands to the
market,” said Tom Monahan, Wyndham Hotel Group executive vice president of
international development. “We are excited to work with HH Properties as we expand our
global footprint.”
The 17-story Ramada Singapore at Zhongshan Park will include a full service restaurant,
fitness center, swimming pool, business center and more than 600 square-meters of
meeting space.
The 14-story Days Hotel Singapore at Zhongshan Park will feature amenities including a
full service restaurant and fitness center. This will be the first Days Inn property to be
managed by Wyndham Hotel Group. The company has a managed portfolio of nearly 30
hotels.
“We have spent a considerable amount of time planning the project and are now looking
forward to seeing it take shape,” said Teo Ho Beng, managing director of the Hiap Hoe
Group. “We selected Wyndham Hotel Group to manage the hotels based on the
company’s strong brands and track record and are really excited about the opportunity to
work with the Hotel Group.”
Wyndham Hotel Group, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE:
WYN), encompasses more than 7,000 hotels and 590,000 rooms under the hotel brands:
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts®, Ramada®, Days Inn®, Super 8®, Wingate by
Wyndham®, Baymont Inn & Suites®, Microtel Inns & Suites®, Hawthorn Suites by
Wyndham®, Howard Johnson®, Travelodge® and Knights Inn®.
All hotels are independently owned and operated excluding certain Wyndham and
international Ramada hotels which are managed by our affiliate or through a joint venture
partner. Wyndham Hotel Group is based in Parsippany, N.J. Additional information is
available at www.wyndhamworldwide.com.
Hiap Hoe Limited is a niche integrated property developer, engaged in the development of
luxury and mid-tier residential properties that are distinct in design and preferred for their
excellent locations and investment prospects. The Group has launched some distinctive
projects such as Cuscaden Royale, Oxford Suites, Signature At Lewis and The Beverly.
Upcoming signature developments include choice residences at Cavenagh Road, St
Thomas Walk and Balmoral Road. More information on Hiap Hoe can be found at
www.hiaphoe.com.
SuperBowl Holdings Limited owns and manages leisure and recreational facilities
including bowling centres, billiards centres and amusement centres under the brands
‘SuperBowl’, ‘SuperCue’ and ‘Super Funworld’. Founded by the Hiap Hoe
Holdings Pte. Ltd. in 1987, SuperBowl has grown to become a household name
synonymous with family leisure and entertainment. Since its listing on the Singapore
Exchange in 1994, the Group has also expanded into commercial and retail rental
properties, mainly in central Singapore. For more information, please visit
www.superbowl.com.sg.