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Portman Ritz-Carlton
Popular with repeat corporate guests, this classy hotel forms part of the 'expat magnet' Shanghai Centre, which incorporates shops, bars and restaurants. Situated on busy Nanjing Road, its service levels and attention to detail have gleaned several awards. Its 578 spacious rooms are divided into seven categories, and regularly host visiting celebrities and politicians. The second-floor jazz lounge is a pleasant place to offload some expense account dollars.
Shanghai Centre (Puxi) 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu
Tel: (21) 6279 8888.
Pudong Shangri-La
Riverfront location, impeccable service and views of the Bund make this popular with both leisure and business travellers. In late-2005, it opened a deluxe second tower and added three of the city's best restaurants: Jade on 36, Yi Café and Nadaman. The CHI spa is incredibly luxurious, and business facilities are extremely well-equipped. Upper-floor Bund-view rooms offer complimentary binoculars and views from the gym are awesome.
33 Fucheng Lu (Pudong)
Tel: (21) 6882 8888.
Website: www.shangri-la.com
Motel 168
Excellent budget chain now proliferating across the city. Basic rooms are exactly that, but excellent value “business rooms” are large with all modern facilities including satellite television, free Internet access and rainforest showers. Very popular with university and group trips and businessmen on a tight expenses budget.
1119 Yanan Xi Lu, near Fanyu Lu (Puxi)
Tel: (21) 6316 8168.
Website: www.motel168.com
Sofitel Hyland
Soaring glass tower overlooking the pedestrianized Nanjing Lu shopping street, and a short walk from the Bund. Recently renovated, the calming interior is happily free from major design statements to inhibit its gentle ambience. As well as a comprehensive range of conference services, special Shanghainese and Cantonese wedding packages are offered.
505 Nanjing Dong Lu (Puxi)
Tel: (21) 6351 5888.
Website: www.accorhotels.com
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