Built in 1943, this 9-storey, 353-room mansion was the first hotel in Shanghai to be fully funded, designed and constructed by the Chinese. Renovations in 2007 changed its facilities and décor, whilst maintaining its original look. Fully air-conditioned, the hotel welcomes guests into a lobby with a 24-hour reception and check-out service and lift access. There are several restaurants on site and business guests will appreciate the conference facilities, as well as the WLAN Internet access. Room and laundry services are offered and guests with their own vehicle may use the hotel car park free of charge.
The hotel is centrally located in Shanghai, a few steps away from the famous Bund and the pedestrian street on Nanjing Road. 2 kms to city centre 12 kms to the airport (hongqiao (domestic)) 50 kms to the airport (pu dong (international)) 3 km to the nearest station (shanghai railway station)