THE PORTMAN Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai has introduced a new Shikumen Meeting Package that allows meeting planners to play a part in preserving Shanghai’s unique architectural heritage, the Shikumen.

Available from now till the end of the year, the localised package allows guests to lay a brick while staging their meetings and events at the hotel, which will go towards construction of a Shikumen façade in its lobby. Bricks are available for purchase at RMB188 (US$30)/piece.

The package is available for both half- and full-day meetings, with rates starting from RMB788+ per guest. It includes exclusive use of a standard meeting room from 8am – 5pm, choice of specialty am/pm coffee break, standing lunch to be served outside or sitting lunch served inside the meeting room, usage of one LCD projector and screen, standard meeting amenities, and a dedicated meeting concierge.

An optional Shikumen Day Tour for an additional US$69 per pax is also available with minimum participation of 10 pax per group. The tour includes visits to four different Shikumen areas in Shanghai, transportation and a multi-language tour guide.

For reservations, contact The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai Groups and Catering Team at (86-21) 6279-8888, or email flora.zhang@ritzcarlton.com/calvin.xiao@ritzcarlton.com for more details.