The five star hotel combines the best of classical elegance and modern comfort. Built in the 1920s, the hotel is one of the most significant buildings erected by the French in Shanghai. The hotel comprimises 492 comfortable guest rooms, 5 restaurants and 3 bars where guests can savour delicacies from all over world. The spacious labby includes a 24 hour reception, currency exchange facilities, hotel safe and concierge desk. On site there is a Health Club including gym, swimming pool and tennis courts, a hair- and beauty salon and small shops. Business travellers will appreciate the conference facilities including 10 function rooms, a business center and complimentary high-speed Internet access
Rooms
The hotel comprises 215 standard rooms, 166 deluxe rooms, 64 executive rooms and 47 suites. The Presidential Suite is the best room in the hotel and has hosted a range of state guests and business elite over the years. Facilities common to all accommodation include a hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, radio, Internet access, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, ironing set and a safe. The rooms are heated and feature individually regulated air conditioning units and a terrace. En suite bathrooms with a bathtub/shower come as standard.
Restaurant & Food
The hotel features 5 restaurants and 3 bars, serving delicacies from around the world. The Rose coffee shop provides western-style set meals, while the Chinese restaurant, Bai Yu Lan, serves Cantonese and Shanghainese dishes. The Japanese restaurant, Yamazato, is renowned for its classic Japanese cuisine. The Teppanyaki Sazanka specialises in Japanese-style Teppanyaki cuisine, while the Continental Room serves up exotic French delicacies.
Activities & Sport
The hotel has an indoor swimming pool, which can be used for an additional fee. Sun loungers and parasols can be hired and guests can play tennis or work out in the gym free of charge. For an additional fee, guests can make use of the hot tub, sauna, solarium and massage service. The health club is located on the third floor and stands as a full-service facility offering both fitness and refreshments. Furthermore, guests wishing to stretch their legs can go jogging along the paths in the hotel grounds.
Directions, How to get there
By subway: take line 1, alighting at Shanxi Nan Lu, exit 3. By car: cross Yan'an Xi Road and take exit South Mao Ming Road. The hotel entrance is on the right-hand side after 500 metres.