URBN Hotels » URBN news http://www.urbnhotels.com URBN Hotel Shanghai. China's First Carbon Neutral Hotel. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:29:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Smiles at URBN http://www.urbnhotels.com/blog/smiles-at-urbn.html http://www.urbnhotels.com/blog/smiles-at-urbn.html#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:44:21 +0000 victoria http://www.urbnhotels.com/?p=5655 A lot of people say that working in the business of hospitality is quite hard. There are long working hours and there is a lot of pressure. But everyone knows that if you love what you are doing and if you do it with passion, there’s no disadvantage, no barricade and no problem, not worth getting over it. And there is one thing that can reward us for everything. To see people happy and satisfied!
For example imagine how much effort and work is behind a wedding, but when you finally see the bride and the groom kissing, you recognize that you are a small part of the reason why they are happy. Click here to take a look at a recent wedding hosted at URBN Hotels and see the reason, why we aim for a perfect service and always give our best.

]]> http://www.urbnhotels.com/blog/smiles-at-urbn.html/feed 0 URBN Hotel Shanghai selected for the Fodor’s 100 Hotel Awards http://www.urbnhotels.com/blog/urbn-hotel-shanghai-selected-for-the-fodors-100-hotel-awards-5.html http://www.urbnhotels.com/blog/urbn-hotel-shanghai-selected-for-the-fodors-100-hotel-awards-5.html#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:45:08 +0000 victoria http://www.urbnhotels.com/?p=5559 Shanghai, China – November 15, 2011 – Fodor’s, the leading name in travel guides, today announced that URBN Hotel has been recognized as a 2011 Fodor’s 100 Hotels selection. This distinction designates URBN Hotel as an outstanding hotel as selected by Fodor’s editors and travel experts, highlighting excellent service and stylish accommodations that make every stay unforgettable. It is the only hotel in Shanghai to be awarded with this honor.

The 75th anniversary year for Fodor’s Travel also marks a re-imagined Fodor’s 100 Hotel Awards, featuring hotels worldwide selected by Fodor’s to receive the distinction of best in class in 8 exciting new categories:

• New & Noteworthy — The year’s best new and reinvented hotels

• Grande Dame — Legendary hotels with superlative history and service

• Casual Chic — Effortlessly stylish hotels with rustic-modern appeal

• Design – Cutting-edge boutique hotels at all price points

• Local Flavor – Go-to hotels for a truly authentic experience

• Clubby Atmosphere — Hip urban pied-à-terre

• Luxurious Retreat — Top choices for a complete escape

• Trusted Brand — World-class examples of international hotel chains

“Our editors and writers travel the globe each year to scout hotels, and the Fodor’s 100 Hotels represent the best of the best,” says Arabella Bowen, Executive Editorial Director, Fodor’s Travel. “Fodor’s understands that choosing where to stay is one of the most important decisions a traveler makes, and we believe these 100 hotels deliver the style, service, and quality that our discerning travelers seek.”

As a 2011 Fodor’s 100 Hotel Award-winning property URBN Hotel will be featured on www.Fodors.com and celebrated at the announcement event in New York City. A complete list of all 100 selected hotels is available at http://www.fodors.com/world/hotel-awards/2011/.

About Fodor’s

Fodor’s Travel, a division of Random House, Inc. is one of the world’s leading providers of travel information.  Covering over 300 destinations worldwide, Fodor’s guidebooks and website, Fodors.com, have provided the most up-to-date, accurate information for travelers for seventy-five years.  Written by a team of over 700 writers located around the globe, Fodor’s provides travelers with engagingly written, intelligently and accurately reported, and absolutely indispensable travel guidance. Visit www.Fodors.com.

About URBN Hotels and Resorts

URBN Hotels Shanghai is China’s first carbon neutral hotel and Shanghai’s most awarded boutique hotel.  It is located in a vibrant hub of local activity, close to the premium shopping and entertainment district of Nanjing Road, amid restaurants, colonial lane houses and the famous former French Concession.  URBN is focused on immersing guests deeply into their environment, offering activities beyond the traditional hotel experience so they become part of the urban lifestyle of their surroundings.  As such, URBN offers localized extra services such as tai chi and yoga classes, in-room beauty and health treatments, unique bike and walking tours, Chinese cooking classes and basic lessons in Mandarin Chinese.

URBN Hotels Shanghai:

- China’s First Carbon-Neutral Hotel

- Fodor’s Choice, 2010

- That’s Shanghai, Best Hotel 2009 & 2010

- That’s Shanghai, Best Hotel 2011

- Time Out Shanghai Best Boutique Hotel 2010

- Travel + Leisure Magazine Top 10 Greater China Boutique/Design Hotels 2009

- Conde Nast Traveler “Hot List” 2009

- CNBC Asia Pacific Property Awards “Best Small Hotel” 2009

- Partners of Shanghai Roots & Shoots, Million Tree Project

Download URBN’s Electronic Brochure:
http://www.urbnhotels.com/brochure.html

Download Images:
http://www.urbnhotels.com/IMAGEGALLERY.zip

]]> http://www.urbnhotels.com/blog/urbn-hotel-shanghai-selected-for-the-fodors-100-hotel-awards-5.html/feed 0 Mercedes Benz with Mika Häkkinen at URBN Hotels to unveil their new CLS63 AMG E-class http://www.urbnhotels.com/blog/mercedes-benz-with-mika-hakkinen-at-urbn-hotels.html http://www.urbnhotels.com/blog/mercedes-benz-with-mika-hakkinen-at-urbn-hotels.html#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:09:19 +0000 victoria http://www.urbnhotels.com/?p=5509 On Monday, October 10th, Mercedes Benz AMG unveiled their new 2012 CLS63 AMG E-class in front of over 150 media and guests at URBN Hotel.  The 150 privileged guests and media members present at the event caught glimpses of the sleek vehicle in two different colors: black and silver.  It was the first time Mercedes Benz combined the elegance and dynamism of a coupé, the comfort and practicality of a sedan, and the performance of a sports car.

It was also the first time the German auto company revealed the highly anticipated car in China, as the official release to the rest of the country wasn’t until the day after the event.  Two-time Formula One World Champion Mika Hä
kkinen was the special guest at the event, posing with guests in front of the cars for pictures.

]]> http://www.urbnhotels.com/blog/mercedes-benz-with-mika-hakkinen-at-urbn-hotels.html/feed 0 WildAid teams up with Yao Ming and Sir Richard Branson at URBN Hotel to help save the sharks in China http://www.urbnhotels.com/blog/wildaid-teams-up-with-yao-ming-and-sir-richard-branson-at-urbn-hotel-to-help-save-the-sharks-in-china.html http://www.urbnhotels.com/blog/wildaid-teams-up-with-yao-ming-and-sir-richard-branson-at-urbn-hotel-to-help-save-the-sharks-in-china.html#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 02:19:23 +0000 victoria http://www.urbnhotels.com/?p=5425 For Immediate Release:

WildAid teams up with Yao Ming and Sir Richard Branson at URBN Hotel to help save the sharks in China

Shanghai, China – September 27, 2011:

China’s most celebrated basketball star Yao Ming and British magnate and founder of Virgin Group Sir Richard Branson joined forces with WildAid at URBN Hotel on Thursday to call for a ban on shark’s fin soup in China.  With almost 200 media present at the event, the ex-NBA basketball star and British tycoon helped drive WildAid’s strong, but simple message: when the buying stops, the killing can too.

Sir Richard Branson, in a short but poignant speech to the media, described the consequences of a world without sharks, citing the eventual fall of the oceanic ecosystem over time.  He went on to explain that a ban on shark’s fin in China alone could save tens of millions of sharks annually, a frightening statistic.  Sir Richard also congratulated URBN Hotel for hosting the event and for pledging to never serve shark’s fin soup, applauding China’s first carbon-neutral hotel’s efforts to help conserve not only the planet but also its wildlife.

WildAid spokesperson and Shanghai native Yao Ming also emphasized the importance of saving the sharks, a belief that hits home on a personal level: he is the current owner of the local Chinese Basketball Association team, the Shanghai Sharks, with whom he started his basketball career in 1997.  “The shark fin soup doesn’t even have any flavor, but more important if you take all the sharks out of the ocean you destroy the ecosystem and we lose the other fish that sustain us every day.”  Since retiring from basketball, Yao says his number one priority in life is to use his high profile to make a positive difference in the world.

Managing Director of URBN Hotels and Resorts Scott Barrack was all smiles when asked about the significance of the event.  “It is an amazing opportunity for us to work with one of the most effective wildlife preservation NGOs out there.  To complement WildAid with two high-profile celebrities in an eco-friendly boutique hotel, our message becomes even more powerful.”

Full list of URBN Hotels Shanghai awards:
-   China’s First Carbon-Neutral Hotel
-   Fodor’s Choice, 2010
-   That’s Shanghai, Best Boutique Hotel 2011
-   That’s Shanghai, Best Hotel 2010 & 2009
-   Time Out Shanghai Best Boutique Hotel 2011 & 2010
-   Travel + Leisure Magazine Top 10 Greater China Boutique/Design Hotels 2009
-   Conde Nast Traveler “Hot List” 2009
-   CNBC Asia Pacific Property Awards “Best Small Hotel” 2009
-   Partners of Shanghai Roots & Shoots, Million Tree Project

Download URBN’s Electronic Brochure: http://www.urbnhotels.com/brochure.html

About WildAid:
WildAid is an international NGO whose mission is to end the illegal wildlife trade in our lifetimes by reducing demand through public awareness campaigns and providing comprehensive marine protection.  Every year, hundreds of millions of dollars are spent protecting animals in the wild, yet virtually nothing is spent on stemming the demand for wildlife parts and products.  WildAid is the only organization focused on reducing the demand for these products.

For further information and images on URBN Hotels properties, please contact Jonathan Ma at (86) 21 51534600 or jonathan@urbnhotels.com

High Resolution Photos: http://www.urbnhotels.com/Wild_Aid.rar

Yao arriving at URBN Hotel and meeting the hotel’s general manager, Biswo Khadka before the WildAid event.

Sir Richard answers some of the media’s questions as Yao listens.

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Thank you for taking time to vote for us and support us on our way to the top!

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Everyday between 5-7pm

]]> http://www.urbnhotels.com/blog/urbn-lounge.html/feed 0 the cutest blogger stayed at URBN http://www.urbnhotels.com/blog/the-cutest-blogger-stayed-at-urbn.html http://www.urbnhotels.com/blog/the-cutest-blogger-stayed-at-urbn.html#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:22:56 +0000 victoria http://www.urbnhotels.com/?p=4982 Guess who is the youngest and cutest blogger? It’s Marshall! Check out his blog!

]]> http://www.urbnhotels.com/blog/the-cutest-blogger-stayed-at-urbn.html/feed 1 URBN hotel hosts student’s earth day tribute to jing‘an fire victims http://www.urbnhotels.com/blog/urbn-hotel-hosts-students-earth-day-tribute-to-jingan-fire-victims.html http://www.urbnhotels.com/blog/urbn-hotel-hosts-students-earth-day-tribute-to-jingan-fire-victims.html#comments Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:56:14 +0000 victoria http://www.urbnhotels.com/?p=4924 On earth day, april 22, 2011 at 10:00am, students of the montessori schools of shanghai (mss) will donate a bonsai tree to URBN hotel, an important environmental role model in the community.  The small ceremony is to take place in URBN’s outdoor garden, adjacent to the restaurant Downstairs. Come and joins us for this unique moment!

]]> http://www.urbnhotels.com/blog/urbn-hotel-hosts-students-earth-day-tribute-to-jingan-fire-victims.html/feed 0 purest water party http://www.urbnhotels.com/blog/purest-water-party.html http://www.urbnhotels.com/blog/purest-water-party.html#comments Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:57:28 +0000 victoria http://www.urbnhotels.com/?p=4833 Come celebrate the launch of URBN’s new water recycling and purification system by trying our pure h2o ice cubes and refreshing cocktails!

all “on the rocks” drinks for 35 rmb

thursday, april 7th 2011

6.30pm – 9.00pm

rvsp by april 6th to jacqueline@urbnhotels.com

]]> http://www.urbnhotels.com/blog/purest-water-party.html/feed 0 DKNY fashion event http://www.urbnhotels.com/blog/dkny-fashion-event.html http://www.urbnhotels.com/blog/dkny-fashion-event.html#comments Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:04:01 +0000 victoria http://www.urbnhotels.com/?p=4799 On previous friday, march 25th DKNY made a fashion event at Downstairs. Look at the following pictures to get some impressions.

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