Location
The hotel is located in the heart of the city, where the historical past and modern-day buzz meet. It is just 25 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (20 minutes) and about 36 km away from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (40 minutes).
Facilities
The hotel welcomes guests in a 45-storey building with a lift and 598 rooms. Guests are warmly welcomed by multilingual staff at the 24-hour reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available round the clock. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine. Wireless internet access (no extra charge) is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. There are a number of shops, including a supermarket. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a playroom and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry and a page service. Complimentary newspapers are available. Lectures, presentations and meetings can be held in one of the 11 conference rooms.
Rooms
Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. In some rooms, a terrace provides additional space for relaxation. Rooms have a double bed or a king-size bed. An extra bed is available for a fee. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. A kitchenette with a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station is also provided as standard. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a TV, a radio, a stereo system, a DVD player and WiFi are provided as well. A turndown service provides guests with additional comfort in the evening hours. Slippers are included. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are also available. The hotel has family rooms, non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The freshwater pool complex includes indoor and outdoor pools, which are in part heated, as well as a children's swimming area. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. For guests who wish to keep active, tennis and basketball are available. Sports enthusiasts are also offered a wide range of indoor activities, including a gym, squash, callisthenics and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a beauty salon, massage treatments, hydrotherapy treatments and a solarium. Additional leisure activities include a kids' club, a dance club and a nightclub.
Meals
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a breakfast room, a café, a bar and a pub. A non-smoking restaurant with air conditioning, high chairs and a separate area for smokers is available to guests. A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch and dinner, guests can choose between a buffet, à la carte and a set menu.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.