FACT SHEET

PROPERTY: Kempinski Hotel

ADDRESS: 1 Guobin Road, , Suzhou, Province, China

TELEPHONE: + 86 512 6289 7888

FACSIMILE: + 86 512 6289 7866

WEBSITE: www.kempinski.com/suzhou

OPENING DATE: May (2008)

MANAGEMENT: Kempinski Hotel Group

INVESTORS/OWNERS: Suzhou Hotel Group Co., Ltd.

ARCHITECT: HKK, Japan

INTERIOR AND LANDSCAPE DESIGNER: HBA Designs Ltd, USA

SENIOR MANAGEMENT: General Manager Gerhard Bosse Director of Finance Yolanda Fang Director of People Services Joanna Luo Assistant Director of Sales and Marketing Sharon Gou Food & Beverage Manager Tom Tao

LOCATION: Kempinski Hotel Suzhou is surrounded by the stunning natural scenery of Jinji Lake and Dushu Lake and is located within the Suzhou Industrial Park. The hotel is adjacent to the 27-hole Jinji Lake International Golf Course. The hotel’s strategic location means it is just a short drive of 15 minutes to all key areas in Suzhou, such as the city centre, Jinji Lake and the Suzhou Science and Culture Centre.

AIRPORT: The hotel is 80 km away from Wuxi Airport, 95 km away from Shanghai Hong Qiao Airport and 160 km away from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Hotel limousine service is available.

ACCOMMODATION: 458 rooms and suites

Deluxe Room These rooms offer one king bed or twin beds with spectacular views of either the green inner golf course and Jinji Lake or Dushu Lake. The rooms feature a 40-inch flat screen TV, a satellite connection with 50 channels, a private safe, a mini-bar and Internet access. The bathroom includes a bathtub and a separate rainforest shower as well as a separate toilet. There are a total of 326 rooms with an average size of 48 sqm.

Executive Room These rooms offer one king bed or twin beds with spectacular views of either the green inner golf course and Jinji Lake or Dushu Lake. The rooms feature a 40-inch flat screen TV, a satellite connection with 50 channels, a private safe, a mini-bar and Internet access. The bathroom includes a bathtub and a separate rainforest shower as well as a separate toilet. Guests also enjoy exclusive access to the Executive Lounge, where breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails with canapés are served on a complimentary basis. There are a total of 55 rooms with an average size of 48 sqm.

Panorama Suite These suites offer a spacious separate living area and a bedroom with a round dining table for four, a king bed and breathtaking panoramic lake views. The suite features two flat-screen TVs, a satellite connection with 50 channels, a private safe, a mini-bar and Internet access. The bathroom includes a bathtub and a separate rainforest shower as well as a separate toilet. There are a total of 28 suites with an average size of 95 sqm.

Executive Panorama Suite These suites offer a spacious separate living area and a bedroom with a round dining table for 4, a king bed and breathtaking panoramic lake views. The suites feature two flat-screen TVs, a satellite connection with 50 channels, a private safe, a mini-bar and Internet access. The bathroom includes a bathtub and a separate rainforest shower as well as a separate toilet. Guests also enjoy exclusive access to the Executive Lounge, where breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails with canapés are served on a complimentary basis. There are a total of eight suites with an average size of 95 sqm.

Executive Suite These suites offer a spacious separate living area and a bedroom with a king bed and marvellous lake views. The suites feature two flat-screen TVs, a satellite connection with 50 channels, a private safe, a mini-bar and Internet access. The bathroom includes a walk-in closet, a bathtub and a separate rainforest shower as well as a separate toilet. Guests also enjoy exclusive access to the Executive Lounge, where breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails with canapés are served on a complimentary basis. There are a total of 34 suites with an average size of 123 sqm.

Diplomatic Suite The Diplomatic Suites offers a king bed with incredible views over Dushu Lake. These rooms are generously sized and designed with a contemporary decor that exudes a residential feel. The suite includes a dining area, a generous living area and an adjoining bedroom. The spacious marble bathroom features a double vanity

with separate toilet as well as a separate shower stall and bathtub. The suite is equipped with two flat-screen TVs, a satellite connection with 50 channels, a private safe, a mini-bar and Internet access. Guests also enjoy exclusive access to the Executive Lounge, where breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails with canapés are served on a complimentary basis. There are a total of four suites with an average size of 155 sqm.

Presidential Suite Located on the 22nd floor and offering spectacular views of the scenic Dushu Lake, the Presidential Suite represents luxury at its finest with an over-sized living area, an elegant dining area and a private work area. The suite incorporates two spacious bedrooms with one king bed in each, a walk-in wardrobe and a marble bathroom with a separate rainforest shower and a large whirlpool bath. Presidential Suite residents enjoy VIP express service from the airport, limousine service, all the benefits of the Executive Lounge, butler service, a personal Lady in Red concierge and priority reservations in all restaurants and bars.

FEATURES AND AMENITIES:

• Lady in Red concierge, butler, and limousine service • 24-hour in-room dining • 24-hour in-house laundry and dry cleaning • Valet parking • Health Club with a 50 m indoor heated swimming pool and the Yang Spa •Mini-bar •In-room safe •Marble bathrooms with separate shower •Satellite TV •IDD telephone with voicemail system •Non-smoking floors

FOOD AND BEVERAGE: Wang Hu Ge Chinese Restaurant

Wang Hu Ge Chinese restaurant offers authentic Huai Yang cuisine for lunch and dinner and is the perfect place to enjoy marvellous lake views in a harmonious atmosphere. Master Chef Simon Wu has over 20 years of experience and brings with him a talented team of chefs to prepare traditional Huai Yang regional dishes. Guests can also taste some seasonal favourites in this modern and elegantly designed restaurant that also offers a selection of 11 private venues to choose from. Lunch: 11:30 - 14:00 Dinner: 17:30 - 21:30 Seating capacity: 251 seats including 11 private dining rooms

Paulaner Brauhaus

This restaurant offers traditional German food, freshly brewed beer and live entertainment. At this most authentic microbrewery all beers are brewed according to the strict German Law of Purity, which was laid down in 1516. Paulaner beers are unstrained, naturally cloudy and as fresh as mountain air, all prepared by the hotel’s German brew master. In addition, a live band performs six nights a week. Monday - Friday: 16:30 - 00:30 Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 - 00:30 Seating capacity: 300 seats including outdoor seating and a private dining room

Seasons All Day Dining Cafe

Seasons is located on the third floor, where it offers an exciting array of colours and a welcoming atmosphere for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The regional buffet restaurant provides a large selection of international and local delicacies, including Chinese, Asian, Japanese and European fare. A selection of a la carte dishes is available as well. Guests can enjoy the freshest and finest local delicacies, live cooking stations and themed buffet nights. Open daily: 6:30 - 23:00 Buffet breakfast: 6:30 - 10:00 Buffet lunch: 11:30 - 14:00 (Saturday and Sunday only) Buffet dinner: 17:30 - 21:30 Seating capacity: 218 seats including two private dining rooms

Lobby Lounge

The Lobby Lounge, complete with a resplendent view over the garden and Dushu Lake, is the perfect place to meet friends and business associates throughout the day. Guests can experience a traditional tea ceremony, coffees specially prepared by the baristas or the latest trendy cocktails. In addition, the lobby lounge offers a creative menu of light snacks, cakes and traditional European afternoon tea.

Open daily: 8:00 - 23:30 Seating capacity: 150 indoors

Kempi Deli

The Kempi Deli offers a tasty homemade selection of European cakes, breads, pastries and desserts. Open daily: 8:00 - 23:30 Seating capacity: 150 indoors (combined with the Lobby Lounge)

MICE AND BANQUETING FACILITIES:

Grand Ballroom Banquet 1,100 persons, Classroom 1,200 persons, Theatre 2,500 persons, Cocktail 2,000 persons Size (w/l/h) 27.7 m / 66.7 m / 15 m

State Ballroom Banquet 450 persons, Classroom 380 persons, Theatre 750 persons, Cocktail 750 persons Size (w/l/h) 19 m / 33 m / 8 m

Function Rooms (1-6) Banquet 60 persons, Classroom 45 persons, Theatre 60 persons, Cocktail 50 persons, U-Style 30 persons, Boardroom 24 persons

Function Rooms (7-8) Banquet 90 persons, Classroom 70 persons, Theatre 100 persons, Cocktail 80 persons, U-Style 40 persons, Boardroom 30 persons

Function Room 9 Boardroom 12 persons

Function Room 10 Classroom 30 persons, Theatre 40 persons, U-Style 18 persons

SPA AND SPORTS FACILITIES:

Fitness Club The hotel’s Fitness Centre offers an extensive schedule of classes, including yoga. State-of-the-art facilities include a fully-equipped gym with Life Fitness machines, a 50-metre indoor heated swimming pool, an aerobics room, a Jacuzzi, saunas, Mah-jong rooms, billiard rooms, a kid’s playground, changing rooms and a magnificently landscaped sun terrace. Open daily: 6:00 - 23:00

Spa At the Yang Spa, the aim is to offer a truly holistic spa experience that is tailor-made and designed to rejuvenate and energise and ultimately provide the knowledge, tools and support required to create a better quality of life. Offering an unrivalled range of treatments, professional guidance is available for the selection of body and beauty care. The entire experience is designed to enhance guests’ well-being through mind and body balancing.

Open daily: 10:00 - 22:30, with 12 treatment rooms

KIDS CLUB/Facilities : All junior guests will receive a kid’s passport upon check-in and children under 12 years of age can eat for free at Seasons Café in the company of their parents. Kids are welcome in the Kids Club in the Fitness Centre. An activity programme is available with a variety of social events, games and activities during weekends and holidays.

SIGHTSEEING : A range of local tours are available through the tour desk.

CURRENCY: Chinese Yuan/RMB

CLIMATE: • Subtropical moist • Average temperature of 2°C in the winter and around 32°C in the summer.

VOLTAGE: The hotel operates on 220-volt power

IMMIGRATION: Visitors to Suzhou must possess a passport valid for at least 90 days upon arrival and proof of onward passage. Visa requirements are determined by nationality.

Visitors from other countries should consult their local consulate for visa requirements.

For further information, please contact: Sharon Gou • Assistant Director of Sales and Marketing • Kempinski Hotel Suzhou No.1Guobin Road, Suzhou Industrial Park • Suzhou 215021 • China Tel.: + 86 512 6289 7888 • Ext. 6801 [email protected] • www.kempinski.com/press