Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai (Huayuan Fandian)
Built in 1990 on the site of the 1920s French Club and Cercle Sportif, the five-star Japanese-managed Okura Garden Hotel has preserved the Art Deco features of the original structure in its east lobby and grand ballroom with its gorgeous elliptical stained glass ceiling. To the south, the sprawling lawns with the gazebo were once the strolling grounds for Mao Zedong. The Japanese-managed 34-story tower is impeccably maintained and elegant throughout. Standard rooms and furnishings are a little old, but are undergoing renovations for the next few years, while marble bathrooms have automated bidets. Service is highly efficient.
Facilities:4 restaurants; cafe; 3 bars; 25m (82-ft.) indoor swimming pool; 2 lighted outdoor tennis courts; health club with Jacuzzi and sauna; concierge; tour desk; business center; salon; 24-hr. room service; same-day laundry service/dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms; executive-level rooms.
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| Address | Maoming Nan Lu 58 | |
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| Location | 1 block north of Huaihai Zhong Lu, Luwan District (French Concession) | |
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| Transportation | Metro: Shanxi Nan Lu | |
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| Phone | 021/6415-1111 | |
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| Fax | 021/6415-8866 | |
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| Web site | www.gardenhotelshanghai.com | |
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| Room Information | 500 units | |
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| Prices | ¥2,300-¥2,500 ($288-$313) double; ¥3,400-¥3,800 ($425-$475) executive level; from ¥4,500 ($563) suite (40% discount) | |
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| Credit Cards | AE, DC, MC, V | |
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| In Room Amenities | A/C, satellite TV, broadband, minibar, hot water maker, hair dryer, safe | |