28 March 2014

THE PENINSULA SHANGHAI INTRODUCESTWO CUSTOMISEDMINI COOPER S CLUBMANCARS, ADDING SPORTING STYLE TO ITS LUXURY FLEET

The Peninsula Shanghai and MINI China are proud to introducesleek elegance to the streets of Shanghai.The hotel’s two new sporty MINI Cooper S Clubman cars offer impeccable road handling by expert chauffeurs, including female driver, Linda Lin, plus superlative interior comfort and amenities. Available to suite guestsfor complimentary short trips of up to three hours, they add a MINI sense of style to any shopping excursion, restaurant visit or short tour around Shanghai.

The unmistakable MINI Cooper S Clubman carsare the latest additions to The Peninsula Shanghai’s customised luxury fleet, which includes four bespoke Extended Wheelbase Rolls-Royce Phantoms, six BMW Peninsula Edition, and a magnificent and immaculately restored 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II, all finished in signature Peninsula Green.

The Peninsula Shanghai MINIs are instantly recognisable as they navigate a downtown route bordered by Huashan Road (west), Nanjing Road (north), Fuxing Road (south) and Lujiazui, Pudong (east). While driving around Shanghai, Suite and PenKey guests will enjoy free use of an iPad Mini and an iPhone 5C plus free Wifi access. For refuelling en route, a complimentary Mini-bar is stocked with Peninsula branded water, soft drinks, cookies and snacks.In addition the two MINIs will be decorated in colourful liveries for traditional holidays and festive periods, including an Easter Bunny-themed design for Easter 2014.

The Peninsula Shanghai’s MINI Cooper S Clubman cars continue an impressive MINI tradition for Peninsula Hotels. In December 2009, The Peninsula Hong Kong celebrated its 81st anniversary with the addition of two MINI Cooper S Clubman vehicles to its fleet. In November 2010, The Peninsula New York and The Peninsula Chicago added tothe bespoke MINI roll-out, and in January 2011, The Peninsula Tokyo introduced its new MINI to the Japanese capital.

For more information about taking a drive inone of The Peninsula Shanghai’s MINI Cooper S Clubman cars, please contact the hotel concierge on: +86 21 2327 2888 ext. 6525; or email:

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About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)

Incorporated in 1866 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (00045), The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited is the holding company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development, and management of prestigious hotels and commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the provision of tourism and leisure, club management and other services. The Peninsula Hotels portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula Bangkok, The Peninsula Manila, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, and The Peninsula Paris. Projects under development include The Peninsula London and The Peninsula Yangon. The property portfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower and St. John’s Building in Hong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; 1-5 Grosvenor Place in London, UK, and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. The clubs and services portfolio of the Group includes The Peak Tram in Hong Kong; Thai Country Club in Bangkok, Thailand; Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services, Peninsula Merchandising, and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong.

For further information, please contact:

Ms Cecilia Lui
Regional Director of Communications ,China
The Peninsula Shanghai
No. 32 The Bund. 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road
Shanghai 200002, China
Telephone : (86 21) 2327 2888-6605
Fax: (86 21) 2327 2000
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