Shanghai Vacations

Five-star hotel near prime Shanghai shopping and sightseeing The Howard Johnson brand has gone upscale in China compared to its American roots. This modern 27-story hotel earned a five-star rating when it opened in 2003. However, this hotel is a modest entry in Shanghai's crowded five-star category. The hotel flanks the pedestrian mall portion of Nanjing Road, which has long been called China's number one shopping street. A five-minute walk east leads guest to the Bund, while a five-minute walk west takes guests to People's Square. Highlights Prime location in the heart of Nanjing Road Pedestrian MallFive-minute walk to the Bund or People's SquareTwo restaurants and a wine barFree parking, a rarity in Shanghai Rooms The 360 ample rooms -- 127 of them suites -- in this 27-story building have a marble bathroom, safe, mini-bar, large writing table, flat-screen television, and free high-speed Internet. The combination of patterns and colors in the rooms are striking, with dark redwood furniture, yellow-and-white Mondrian grid fabric on a chair, brown block-pattern carpet, and bronze jacquard linens. Features The hotel's prime location along Nanjing Road pedestrian mall is its top selling point. Guests can reach two of Shanghai's top tourist destinations -- the Bund and People's Square -- within a five-minute walk. Countless restaurants and shops lie within blocks of the hotel. If guests choose to dine in, they can sip a drink at the lobby wine bar or choose from Chinese or Western fare at the two restaurants on site. The spa includes a sauna and steam bath, indoor pool, and hot tub. Parking is free for hotel guests -- a rarity in Shanghai. Transportation Pudong International Airport (24 mi/40 km)Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (8.4 mi/14 km)Shanghai Railway Station (3.6 mi/6 km)Convenient access to subway lines 1,2,8, and 10 Nearby attractionsPeople's Square (0.6 mi/1 km)The Bund (0.9 mi/1.5 km)Yu Garden (1.2 mi/2 km) Business 3,905-square-foot grand ballroomSix function roomsBusiness center

Stunning 1930s art deco jewel of a hotel in the centre of Shanghai’s business districtThe Langham, Yangtze Boutique, Shanghai is a glittering jewel in the middle of the city, located in the central business district and close to the attractions such as People's Square and the French-designed Shanghai Grand Theater. There is a fully equipped fitness center, spa on-site, several bars, restaurants such as the art deco laden Palm Court, and the Japanese-style Mado Izakaya restaurants. Mediterranean and other international cuisine is also on offer at the Ciao Dining Room. Art Deco is the hotel's theme, but all the expected modern utilities are available, such as high-speed Internet access and conference facilities. 3 Reasons to Stay:Fitness center, health club and spa Close to the major Shanghai attractions Multiple restaurants and bars The Langham, Yangtze Boutique, Shanghai RoomsAt the Langham, Yangtze Boutique, Shanghai guests are able to choose from a variety of room types to suit them. The art deco theme of this glittering and unusually beautiful hotel extends to its guest rooms and promises an enervating experience for all who stay here. Room types such as the Art Deco, Shanghai Grand, Art Deco Junior Suite, Bel Etage Suite and the Rose Room ooze Far East sophistication and include thoroughly modern amenities. All the rooms and suites have grand chic style decor to make guests feel a part of this unique city, with art deco grandeur in the decor blending effortlessly with marble en suite bathrooms and long balconies with wonderful views across the city in many of the rooms. The soft colors, floor-to-ceiling windows, twin double beds with plush coverings and pillows and the use of traditional patterns in wall hangings and carpets create rooms both comfortable and stylish. Facilities include tea- and coffee-making equipment, mini-bar and Internet access, and all rooms have full room service available 24-hours plus a laundry service. Things to Do:People's Square (0.59mi/0.95km) Yuyuan Garden (1.42mi/2.3km) Oriental Pearl TV Tower (1.67mi/2.7km) Jin Mao Tower (2.17mi/3.5km) Jade Buddha Temple (2.73mi/4.4km) Lupu Bridge (3.66mi/5.9km) Shanghai Happy Valley (7.39mi/11.9km) Shanghai Wild Animal Park (26.47mi/42.6km)

Find the middle ground at this mid-market hotel in central Shanghai The 270-room City Hotel appeals to travelers looking for a solid mid-market hotel. The services that travelers expect can be found here, without much fuss or fanfare. The City Club offers a range of fitness and recreation choices. The six restaurants and bar provide appealing options for guests who prefer to dine in. All rooms in the 26-story tower enjoy city views. The hotel makes a nice base for exploring the leafy lanes of the French Concession. Guests can find countless restaurants and shops nearby. Highlights Nice location for exploring the leafy lanes of the French ConcessionSix restaurants and one barCity Club fitness center Rooms The 270 modest-sized rooms all feature city views, a mini-bar, safe, shoeshine service, international satellite channels, high-speed Internet (fees apply), and a separate tub and shower. Deluxe rooms include such upgrades as a welcome fruit basket and City Club admission. Five floors of executive rooms cater to business travelers. Dining Guests can cut into a 21-ounce cowboy steak in an Old West atmosphere at Pinnacle Peak steakhouse, enjoy fresh sushi at Misato, or go upscale at Tomiku with premium Japanese abalone, shark fin, and other exotic dishes. Guests should try some Cantonese cuisine at Noble House and make time to sample local specialties at Shanghai restaurant. City Hotel's Café Vienna serves classic European dishes. Recreation The City Club on the sixth floor offers relaxation in every shape and form: billiards and karaoke, aerobics classes, and a VIP lounge. The fitness center features Precor and Cybex equipment. Guests can slip into the steam bath, sauna, or 17-meter (55-foot) indoor pool. Club entry is not automatically included with all rooms, so travelers should inquire upon booking. Transportation Pudong International Airport (31 mi/50 km)Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (12 mi/20 km)Shanghai Railway Station (2.8 mi/4.6 km)Nearest subway station: Shaanxi South Road station on Line 1 (0.5 mi/0.8 km) Nearby attractions People's Square (1.5 mi/2.6 km)Yu Garden (2.4 mi/4 km)The Bund (2.5 mi/4.3 km) BusinessFive conference roomsOne function room that accommodates 320 peopleBusiness center

Rhea Boutique HotelShanghai Railway Station is a unique hotel designed with a Mediterranean-style featured Artistic, fashional and refined. All rooms have wide-screen LCD TV and free Internet, the restaurant on the first floor service Chinese and Western cuisine, hotel also offers the conference service. The personalized service is available during your stay at the hotel. The hotel also provides barbecue area, dry cleaning, lobby and reception in amenity. The hotel provides airport transfer at cost.

Modern, specious accommodation in an up-market district of ShanghaiThe 357-room Langham Xintiandi Shanghai is in the fashionable Xintiandi part of town, close to chic boutiques and fine dining. The location makes this hotel a popular choice with both corporate and tourist guests. The 'Champs Elysees of the East', the Huai Hai, is on the doorstep, and inside the hotel are to be found a wealth of fitness facilities as well as the Ming Court and Cachet restaurants that serve up exquisite pan-Asian dishes along with more international cuisine. The Langham Xintiandi Shanghai hotel continues the high traditions with which it started out back in 1865. 3 Reasons to Stay:Central location High-speed Internet access Fitness center with pool and spa The Langham Xintiandi Shanghai RoomsThe Langham Xintiandi Shanghai hotel offers its guests a choice of rooms and suites that all adhere to the high standards set by this grand hotel since its inception in 1865. Great attention has been paid to details of design and furnishing throughout, and the amenities are comprehensive and of the highest standard. All accommodation types include tea- and coffee-making machines and Internet access, and the decor is a harmonious mix of traditional and contemporary to achieve an exquisite and elegant ambience throughout. The Grand Rooms occupying the 15th to 19th floors of the hotel cover 40 square meters of floor space and have floor-to-ceiling windows with splendid views across the city. The en suite bathrooms are dual-basin for additional space and flexibility and include an oversize tub. In-room entertainment focuses on a 40-inch flat-screen TV and digital audio system with iPod docking ports. There is also a mini-bar and direct-dial telephone with voicemail service, and a king or two double Blissful beds. The Club Rooms on the 20th to 24th floors have even more panoramic views of the city, while the ultimate in luxury is the Club Suite, which has separate living and sleeping areas and is especially ideal for the slightly longer staying guest. All rooms and suites have full room service along with laundry service. Things to Do:Oriental Pearl TV Tower (0.52mi/0.85km) People's Square (1.05mi/1.7km) Yuyuan Garden (1.36mi/2.2km) Lupu Bridge (2.6mi/4.2km) Jin Mao Tower (2.67mi/4.3km) Jade Buddha Temple (3.6mi/5.8km) Shanghai Happy Valley (7.27mi/11.7km) Shanghai Wild Animal Park (25.4mi/40.9km)