Karina Ansos:Insisting On The Rigorous Standard Of The Kempinski

Ms. Karina Ansos, General Manager of THE ONE Executive Suites managed by Kempinski - Shanghai

　　Whether it highlights the elegance of the style, the thoughtfulness of the services or the extravagance of its facilities, a remarkable hotel always has its brilliant qualities. Likewise, an eminent person always have his or her extraordinary aptitudes, be it outstanding temperament, superior competence or captivating beauty. Anyone who arrives at THE ONE Executive Suites managed by Kempinski – Shanghai would find it unbelievable that the hotel could melt so many great qualities together. While, when meet the general manager Ms. Karina Ansos, people would definitely be amazed by her wisdom, elegant manners, eloquent talking and sweet smile.

　　Born in Barcelona and having French nationality, Ms. Karina could not only speak French and Spanish, but also master German and English languages. Before being relocated to Shanghai, she has been working in several Kempinski properties around the world, as well as Renaissance Hotels and Millennium Hotels & Resorts with different roles. Karina majored in Business Economics and accumulated abundant managerial experience in sales & marketing, F&B and hotel operation. In July 2010, Ms. Karina Ansos was appointed as General Manager of THE ONE Executive Suites managed by Kempinski – Shanghai to lead the pre-openning and look after the hotel opration. With her solid professional background and qualities, she always spares no efforts to infuse the spirit and quintessence of Kempinski into the management of the THE ONE, making the traditional Shanghai building sparkle with European flavour.

　　THE ONE, located in the business center of Shanghai’s Jing’an District, is adjacent to the prestigious Nanjing Xi Lu, the busiest commercial area which is known as “China’s No.1 Street”. Also, many conspicuous landmarks, such as Pudong’s business district, Xintiandi, the Bund, the Jing’an Sculpture Park, are all within walking distance, offering a leisurely moment amid the city’s hustle. Designed by world-renowned hospitality interior design firm HBA, THE ONE achieves a unique avant-garde style with a combination of contemporary pieces, traditional Chinese and European Art Deco design elements. Furthermore, through skillful and ingenious use of colors, the ubiquitous European elegance, the Kempinski’s most distinguishing features, perfectly embodied the richness of the various European landscapes. While, the warm yellows, together with the wood materials created a cozy and serenity space for every guest. Besides, THE ONE offers 244 spacious guest suites and private residences, ranging from 62 to 600 square meters. Be it in one-, two- or three-bedroom suite accommodations, high-speed wireless Internet, flat-screen televisions, and connections for MP3 players and iPods are all available. Also highly recommended is that each luxurious bathroom has separate rain showers and bathtubs and was furnished with the state-of-art fittings from Germany, while the well-equipped kitchenette in every suite is stocked with a full range of European cooking utensils, cutlery and crockery, creating a perfect home for guests.

　　In such a fiercely competitive hospitality market, the hotel and its manager still left the deepest impression for people. When it comes to the prospect of the hotel under such circumstances, Ms. Karina Ansos expressed her modest, confidence and aspiration. “Instead of drawing people’s attention by our luxurious hardware and extravagant interior decoration, we commit ourselves to guarantee every guest the absolute freedom and a sense of being at home. We spare no efforts to built thorough supporting facilities, to provide personalized services and to take all the details into account, meeting people’s requirements of life and business expediently, even in the most marginal aspects.”

　　What’s more, the impeccable personalized services, the most cordial hospitality and the uniqueness of THE ONE are exquisitely integrated with the profound traditions of Kempinski, which not only give people a deep insight into the Shanghai culture but also fulfill the expectation of the modern business traveling. Even in such a burgeoning Chinese market, the Kempinski still remain cautious about its expansion, persisting in its constant pursuit of high quality.” we determine to make every hotel of Kempinski the best, and presumably, it is our endeavor and determination that contribute to our achievements in Germany where people would think of Kempinski when it comes to the luxurious hotel. We believe, with the same attitude, we could also reach a new height in Chinese market.” Ms. Karina Ansos said.

　　Through Karina’s exhaustive introduction, all the details and amenities meticulously arranged for the guests unrolled themselves. THE ONE has three restaurants encompassing some of the most favored cuisines worldwide. The Su Yang Club serves authentic and light Huaiyang Cuisine, born not far from Shanghai in southern Jiangsu Province and considered one of the most influential cooking styles in China. For elegant Japanese fare, guests and Shanghai residents alike enjoy THE ONE’s Japanese restaurant, Hashiya. Lind, the German bakery located in the lobby, is the perfect place for a casual meal or a cup of nice tea or with authentic German cakes and pastries. It offers various options for guests who are looking for balanced breakfast with a broad range of German breads and a la carte menu of snacks and handcrafted sandwiches. Anyone comes here would be astonished by its multifarious options and meticulous preparations, even a glass of juice could be made by various domestic or imported fruits, which manifests that the key to the success of a brand lies in the details! Moreover, The Tera Wellness Club located in THE ONE is fully equipped with state-of-art exercise machines, a natatorium, a SPA and a health center, and all the guests here could enjoy a free access to the swimming pool and fitness equipment. In addition, according to people’s actual requirements, the gym also offers a variety of courses, including Yoga, Tai Chi and other traditional Chinese wellness activities.

　　As an all-suite property, THE ONE’s unique layout is ideal for long-term business travellers in Shanghai. In addition to free wi-fi access throughout the hotel and in-room business facilities, including a large work desk as well as multi-line phone with voicemail capabilities, fax machines are available upon request. People could also ask for a private internet access, a private phone line as well as IPTV set up in their own suites, if it is necessary. Besides, guest could make a reservation for the VIP conference room which could accommodate up to ten people.” Insisting on the rigorous standard of the Kempinski, THE ONE would definitely offer high-quality and personalized services, sparing no efforts to create a harmonious ambience and guaranteeing every guest a sense of being at home. Generally, we would commit ourselves to establish a cozy but extravagant hotel for our dearest guests. ” Ms. Karina Ansos said.

　　When the Kempinski, a brand with rich heritage, come across the gorgeous and outstanding general manager Ms. Karina Ansos, an incredible achievement will turn up. Just as what Karina said, the advent of THE ONE brings not only a new round of competition but a new choice for everyone.