The Westin Shanghai is the newest 5 star international hotel to make its debut in this metropolitan city's elegant Bund area.
The Westin Shanghai heralds a new area for Westin's definition of a world class luxury hotel.
It offers the most impeccable choice of unparalleled accommodation, dining, conference, entertainment, spa and recreation facilities.
Rising 26 stories high, with 301 rooms and suites, The Westin Shanghai showcases international hotel standards amid an enclave of European architectural landmarks from the 1920's and 1930's.
Staying at The Westin Shanghai guests enjoy easy access to the city's business, shopping, sightseeing and entertainment districts.
A mere 5 minute walk away is the elegant waterfront of the Bund sometimes referred to as the birthplace of Shanghai.
The Hong Qiao International Airport in Puxi is about 20 minutes from the hotel, while a trip to the Pudong International Airport will take about 45 minutes.
The 301 guestrooms are contemporary in decor, and feature the Westin Heavenly Bed, which consists of a custom designed, foot thick pillowtop mattress with all white bedding; triple sheeting; down blanket, comforter and duvet; and five pillows (two goose down/feather, two hypoallergenic, and a decorative neck roll pillow.
Bathrooms have separate tubs and showers.
Amenities include three telephones, voice mail, bedside control panels, fax machines, high speed Internet access (surcharge, large desks, safes, and coffee/tea makers.
A spectacular cantilevered glass staircase, with fiber optic lighting changing colors every few seconds, dominates the large lobby, and a huge skylight floods the scene with natural light.
China traders discuss deals with their local counterparts beneath 40 foot palm trees, and well heeled families enjoy traditional afternoon tea.
The hotel has extensive dining, recreational, and business facilities, with seven restaurants and bars ranging from contemporary to subtle traditional; a 66 foot indoor pool with underwater music; large gym, and 24 hour business center.
The Banyan Tree Spa offers an extensive range of traditional Chinese and other treatments.
Insider tip: A leisurely stroll along the Bund, two blocks away, gives a fascinating glimpse of the city's colorful history, with its meticulously restored European style buildings dating from the turn of the last century.
Seven restaurants and bars offer dining options, from Chinese to Italian, with styles ranging from contemporary to subtlly traditional.
Extensive recreational facilities include a 66 foot indoor pool with underwater music, women's and men's jetted tubs, saunas, steam rooms, a |
