Lexington Plaza Shenyang (China) opened

Eric

The Lexington Plaza Shenyang Rich Gate Hotel officially opened on July 1 and is ready to welcome soccer fans from around the globe to a series of events that promise to be history-making and adrenaline-filled. <p>The Lexington plaza hotel, a 600-room new construction is a design masterpiece that weaves Eastern Zen-like interiors with the sleek modernity of Western conveniences. Located in the largest shopping and entertainment complex in China, known as Rich Gate City, The Lexington Plaza Shenyang Rich Gate Hotel was one of the first buildings constructed as the city embarked to transform itself during a massive revitalization period. </p><p>To the delight of soccer fans worldwide, The Lexington plaza hotel is located only minutes from the Shenyang Olympic Stadium. The 60,000 seat stadium will host 12 soccer preliminaries during the 2008 Olympic Games. </p><p>"We at Lexington are thrilled to be able to host soccer fans this summer as they come to China to be a part of the Olympic experience," said Steve Belmonte, President, CEO &amp; Partner of The Lexington Collection of fine hotels, plaza hotels, and resorts worldwide. "Our proximity to the stadium is a definite plus and there's no doubt the mood will be jubilant and festive at our hotel during the events." </p><p>Belmonte believes that guests this summer will be transformed to a new level of comfort by the world-class amenities and unrivaled hospitality the plaza hotel offers. "Our world-class amenities and unrivaled hospitality redefines the lodging experience." </p><p>Rich Gate City, where the Lexington Plaza Shenyang Rich Gate Hotel is located, encompasses leisure and entertainment districts, a retail center, high-end residential district, and is one of the rare large-scale shopping centers in China. </p><p>According to Belmonte, the expansion of the brand into China is a tremendous benefit for owners of US-based Lexington properties. </p><p>"With an average of four million visitors coming to the USA from China every year, our presence in their country is a fantastic billboard for the Lexington brand domestically." </p><p>Soccer and Olympic attendees can make reservations at The Lexington Plaza Shenyang Rich Gate Hotel by calling 877-LEX-7070 or visiting LexingtonHotels.com. A schedule of events being held at the Shenyang Olympic Stadium can be found at http://en.beijing2008.cn. </p><p>Room rates start at US$184.</p>