Hotels in Shanghai

The Four Seasons hotel in Shanghai won a place on the prestigious Conde Nast Travler Gold List for 2009, a fail-safe indication of exceptional luxury hospitality. The hotel is conveniently located in downtown Shanghai, close to the Nanjing shopping and entertainment district and a few blocks from People's Square. The 37-story hotel offers 421 rooms and suites. Standard amenities include marble bathrooms with deep-soaking tubs, down bedding, satellite television, thick bathrobes, L'Occitane bath products, tea and coffee making facilities and Internet access. All guests enjoy complimentary tea and coffee in the lobby in the morning, bottled water and access to a DVD library.

The Four Seasons' concierge can make tee times and arrange transportation for you to play at Tomson Golf Club, about 30 minutes away; Shanghai Silport Golf Club, a world-class championship course about an hour away; or Shanghai West Golf Club, about an hour and a half away from the hotel. After a round, relax in the hotel's large indoor pool, sauna, steam rooms and whirlpool, or enjoy the canapé and drinks service on the poolside terrace.

Four Seasons
500 Weihai Road
Shanghai 200041
China
86 (21) 6256-8888
www.fourseasons.com

Le Royal Meridien is a 66-story hotel in Shanghai's central business district. It is ideally situated on the famous Nanjing Road opposite the Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Grand Theatre, with many shops and restaurants just steps away. The hotel offers 761 guest rooms, each with floor-to-ceiling windows and city views. Rooms include a 42-inch plasma-screen television, satellite channels, broadband Internet access, oversized desk with ergonomic desk chair, sofa, rainforest shower and deep soaking tub. Club level guests enjoy complimentary gourmet breakfasts, welcome drinks, day-long refreshments, high tea, evening cocktails and butler service.

Golfers will find the hotel's concierge desk, limousine service and babysitting services handy when planning to escape for a day on the course. Other amenities include foreign currency exchange, Le Spa, a gym, indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. The on-site Ai Mei Chinese restaurant specializes in Cantonese cuisine; Allure serves French cuisine and fine wines; and Le Bistrot is an international buffet. For the best views in the hotel, go up to 789 Nanjing Road, a three-level bar serving cocktails and wine with a 360-degree Shanghai panorama.

Le Royal Meridien Shanghai
789 Nanjing Road East
Shanghai, Shanghai 200001
China
+86 (21) 3318 9999
starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien

The J.W. Marriott is located in downtown Shanghai. Its 342 rooms and suites have views of the city, People's Square and/or Huang Pu River. Standard features include massage showers, a flat-screen television with cable/satellite and movie channels, soundproof windows, complimentary bottled water and Bose stereos. Some suites come with a luxurious whirlpool bath. High-speed Internet access is available. Executive level guests enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast, snacks, afternoon tea, hors d'oeuvres, dessert, complimentary cocktails and soft drinks.

The J.W. Marriott's 24-hour Concierge can arrange tee times at any local golf course of your choice. There are eight courses within 50 miles of the hotel, including the Robert Trent Jones Signature Golf Course at the state-of-the-art Enhance Anting Golf Club. For dining, there are many restaurants within walking distance of the hotel, or choose from an on-site Chinese restaurant, Wan Hao; a Lobby Lounge with live piano and cello music where English afternoon tea is served; or the casual Marriott Café. Celebrate (or commiserate) after a golf round with champagne, cocktails or wine and expansive views over Shanghai at J.W.'s Lounge Bar.

J.W. Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square
399 Nanjing West Road
Shanghai, 200003
China
+86 (21) 53594969
www.marriott.com