After an eight-month extensive renovation program, Crowne Plaza City Center Ningbo has announced its official opening as the latest destination to meet in Ningbo city, as well as the first Crowne Plaza brand hotel in Zhejiang province.

Crowne Plaza City Center Ningbo soft-opened on Dec 18, 2007, re-branded from the Mirage Hotel Ningbo, a four-star hotel built in 2000. The rebranded hotel boasts 432 guest rooms.

Amir Hassan, the general manager of Crowne Plaza City Center Ningbo, commented, "We are delighted to bring Crowne Plaza brand into Zhejiang province and Ningbo city. The Crowne Plaza brand, IHG's management expertise, in addition to its superb location, will make Crowne Plaza City Center Ningbo the ideal choice for meeting, business and tourist guests."

Situated across from the cathedral and Tian Yi Square, Crowne Plaza City Center Ningbo is located in the city's financial, commercial, cultural and leisure center area, and just two kilometers to the railway station and 20 kilometers to Ningbo Lishe Airport.