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SPECIAL FEATURE
August 2001 Issue  Luxury Shanghai hotels sure to delight business travellers
The city's dozen five-star hotels, 15 four-star and dozens of other starred hotels last year were all offering special discounts on room rates - five-star hotels were offering four-star room rates and four-star hotels three-star hotel room rates, etc. But with China 's imminent entry into the WTO and APEC's meeting in the city in October, hotels are expected to full up. As such, some hotels are considering raising room rates slightly, but nonetheless still offer good value for money. The Portman Ritz-Carlton Located in the heart of the city on the famous Nanjing Road, The Portman Ritz-Carlton is the centrepiece of the Shanghai Centre complex - the city's prestigious business and residential address.The hotel has 564 spacious rooms and suites, and non-smoking accommodation is available, in addition to guestrooms specifically designed to meet the special needs of disabled guests. The Ritz-Carlton Club rooms and suites provide personalised concierge service and perks, including private 24-hour check-in and late check-out, special in-room amenities and complimentary pressing of one suit, among others. Business travellers are well served by the 24-hour business centre, with a host of business services and facilities from facsimile transmissions, printing, messenger, secretarial and translation services to video-conferencing. The hotel also boasts a 510 square meter ballroom available for banquets and large conferences, while seven smaller meetings rooms seat up to 100 persons. After work, guests can head for the Health Club, which is one of the largest in Shanghai covering three floors. Amenities available include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis, squash and racquetball courts, and a fully equipped gymnasium with aerobics, t 'ai chi classes and personal training, etc.The hotel has six restaurants, serving Japanese, Californian and Mediterranean cuisine, as well as traditional Asian favourites, both as buffets and a la carte. The Portman Ritz-Carlton is 25 minutes from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, and 45 minutes from the Pudong International Airport. The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, Shanghai, 200040. Tel. (86 21) 6279 8888; fax (86 21) 6279 8800, or email: reservation@portman.com.cn Shanghai JC Mandarin
For business travellers, the hotel offers Mandarin Club floors which provide butler service, laundry and pressing service, as well as breakfast and evening cocktails served in the exclusive Mandarin Club Lounge. JC Mandarin Hotel, 1225 Nanjing West Road, Shanghai 200040. Tel. 86-21-62791888; fax 86-21-62791822. Hotel Equatorial Shanghai
The hotel is easily accessible from both airports via the new elevated Yan 'an elevated highway. The new Metro Line Number 2 Station for Jingan Temple Station is just across the road.Hotel Equatorial Shanghai, 65 Yanan Road West, Shanghai 200040. Tel. (86 21) 6248 1688; fax (86 21) 6248 1773; Web site: www.equatorial.com The Westin Tai Ping YangLocated within walking distance of international exhibition and shopping centres, The Westin Tai Ping Yang features 496 comfortable guestrooms, including luxuriously-appointed specialty suites, four newly-renovated Executive Club floors, and brand-new concept Westin Grand rooms - spacious semi-siotes designed specifically for the business traveller.
For corporate functions, a total of 1,452 square metres of function space provides extensive facilities capable of accommodating groups of up to 900 guests. The 6.1-metre ceiling, multi-purpose ballroom is equipped with state-of-the-art convention facilities while 13 additional function rooms - many with separate reception lounges and dining areas - facilitate smaller programmes. The Westin Tai Ping Yang, 5 Zunyi Nan Road, Shanghai 200336. Tel (86 21) 6275 8888; fax (86 21) 6275 5420. |
With a steady stream of international and
domestic investment flowing into Shanghai, top hotels in the bustling Mainland city have
seen their average occupancy rates rise to a healthy 70 per cent in the past year. 
Located along the busy West Nanjing Road 
Hotel
Equatorial Shanghai is ideally located in the heart of Shanghai
In
preparation for the forthcoming APEC conference in October, the hotel has already
completed a special 
For
dining and entertainment, the Westin offers favourite gourmet items at its Bauernstube
bakery and delicatessan, while the Chelsea Bar offers an extensive selection of imported
beers. The Emerald Garden serves up regional Chinese cuisines while Hanano offers an
authentic Japanese experience. Giovanni's provides a panoramic view of Shanghai and is one
of the best Italian restaurants in town, while Compass Rose offers an international buffet
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