The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai

This city hotel's 2 towers, comprising a total of 570 tastefully-appointed guest rooms and suites, boast inspirational art deco décor and exciting views of the Shanghai skyline over the Huangpu River. A variety of room types such as the WestinWORKOUT(r) Room and the 232 m² Emperor Suite will satisfy guests' need for a personal oasis. Guests from the Westin Executive Club are showered with 24-hour innovative, personalised services such as laundry, limo, a business centre, a 2-level WestinWORKOUT(r) Gym, a personal floor butler and an IT butler to cater to all IT-related needs. Further facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and 24-hour check-in/check-out service, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a cloakroom, a lift, a cafe and a bar. It also offers a TV lounge, a restaurant and WLAN Internet access. Guests may also take advantage of the room and laundry services and there is a car park and a covered garage for those arriving by car. The younger guests will enjoy the kids' club.

The hotel features tastefully-decorated guest rooms and suites that promise rejuvenation and relaxation. They offer a DVD player, wireless Internet access, a facsimile machine and a spacious marble bathroom complete with an oversized deep-soaking tub as well as a separate stall featuring the popular rainforest showerhead that provides instant relaxation. A terrace affords outstanding views overlooking the Huangpu River. Furthermore, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, a radio, satellite/cable TV and a minibar are provided in all accommodation as standard. The rooms also offer tea and coffee making facilities, an ironing set, a king-size or double bed, centrally regulated air conditioning and heating and a safe.

There are seven restaurants at the hotel, offering guests an exciting range of delectable cuisines from Asian to Italian, as well as international fare. The award-winning restaurants were presented with the Outstanding Chef Award by FHC International Culinary Arts Competition in 2005. Prego and EEST Crystal Garden were honoured with the 2006 Five Star Diamond Award. EEST Crystal Garden was also named One of Shanghai's Top Restaurants by Shanghai Tatler in 2005 and 2006 and presented with Shanghai's Best Asian Restaurant ?Golden Spoon' by readers of City Weekend.

The hotel offers wonderful facilities including a 20 m-indoor heated swimming pool, a Banyan Tree spa with spa and massage treatments (for an additional fee), a spa bath, a sauna and steam bath, an in-room spa service and daily recreation programmes. Guests can also join an aerobics session or enjoy a work-out in the gym.