The hotel opens it door on September 15, 2008, the occasion of the 755th birthday of famous Italian traveler – Mr. Marco Polo (September 15, 1254 – January 8, 1324). Debuting as Marco Polo Hotels’ 4th hotel in China and the latest addition to the Group’s portfolio in the country, Marco Polo Wuhan provides premium accommodation and enhanced meeting services to travelers in Hankou, the commercial center of Wuhan.

Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province, is the largest city in Central China. The Yangtze River divides Wuhan into three towns, namely Hankou, Hanyang, and Wuchang. Thus the city has been called “the city on rivers”. Located by the mother river of China – Yangtze River, Marco Polo Wuhan is well positioned to be the favoured hotel brand in a destination that is becoming widely popular for both business and leisure.

“The launch of Marco Polo Wuhan is a timely response to the growing influx of travelers to Wuhan’s trade and economic centre,” said Steve Kleinschmidt, President of Marco Polo Hotels. “With this new hotel comes the opportunity to once again demonstrate the Marco Polo brand promise of Creating Moments of Luxury for successful interactions. Through Marco Polo’s innovative offerings that guarantee the best facilities and environments for the guests, we are committed to making Marco Polo Wuhan the preferred brand choice for our customers in the Wuhan.”

Marco Polo Wuhan is ideally situated at the edge of an urban riverfront park with panoramic views of the Yangtze River. It is located close to the Wuhan business district area and only 30 minutes to the Wuhan International Airport, Wuhan’s main ports of entry. Wuhan’s most popular tourist spots and entertainment areas that are within the vicinity of Marco Polo Wuhan include the Wuhan Bund by the River, Yellow Crane Tower, Wuhan Harbor, Yantze River Cruise Dock, Jianghan Road Marina and Qintai Grand Theater.

The hotel is part of the Times Square residential and commercial complex and houses a number of international brand name flagship stores for central China, including Louis Vuitton, Ermenegildo Zegna, Tod’s and Glasstique. It caters to a new generation of demanding hi-tech business and leisure travelers.

A newly developed hotel with 380 guestrooms and suites which are amongst the largest and most well-appointed accommodation in Wuhan, Marco Polo Wuhan offers amenities and services that include “sense of arrival” – a well designed fragrance program, iPod surround sound system, balance – new bed mattress specially designed for Marco Polo Wuhan, complimentary Internet access and Wifi throughout the hotel, limousine service with a BMW car, as well as a fully-equipped fitness centre with an indoor pool, sauna and Jacuzzi.

Marco Polo Wuhan has also prepared comprehensive business facilities include a full-service business centre, travel desk, and an exclusive Club Lounge with private meeting rooms. Marco Polo Ballroom, Silk Room and Multi-function rooms can accommodate up to 800 guests, Marco Polo Wuhan provides an ideal venue for corporate meetings, seminars and glittering social events.

The hotel features a novel variety of food and beverage choices for guests with discerning taste. Café Marco, Marco Polo’s signature restaurant with open kitchens sering an Asian International Cuisine and a-la-carte menu. The Shangdu Tao Yuan Chinese Restaurant is Wuhan’s best Cantonese restaurant with 3 exclusive private dining rooms, offers authentic cuisine prepared by our Hong Kong chef. The Verandah is the place in town to enjoy specialty coffees and teas, light snacks and the best contemporary entertainment, overlooking the Yangtze River.