Shanghai is considered as the Party capital in China and being a business hub people take flights to Shanghai from all over the world. Once here, they expect world class entertainment, cuisine and top notch places to stay. One up and coming place is the Fairmont Peace Hotel which is located in the Huangpu District. This is the main downtown area in Shanghai hence proving a very strategic location. Its exact location is off the Zhongshan Dong’Yi Road at 20 Nanjing Road East.
The hotel has gained much attention as of late due to the fact that it had been closed for the past 3 years and underwent extreme restoration and refurbishment and had a grand reopening in the summer of 2010. Many of their main historic restorations include the magnificent stained-glass rotunda in their lobby which is a sight to see in its hues of yellow. Another restoration project was of their antique wood paneled elevator which was faded and non-functioning earlier and is now restored to its full polished glory.
One more interesting renovation has been of the famous one bedroom penthouse on the 10th floor which as most people would know – it was the home of the famous British tycoon Victor Sassoon who was the Cathay’s flamboyant owner. Many other updates in the rooms include Blu-ray players, plasma TVs, espresso machines, free Wi-Fi and state-of-the-art air conditioning systems.
Other new and improved facilities now include swimming pool which is situated right under a skylight within their spa, a separate reading room, a Jazz Bar and an art exhibition space in their exhibition hall which houses many different period art pieces and other artifacts. Staffed within this hall is a resident historian who can answer all your queries about the art pieces as well. All of the 270 units are elaborately furnished and even though some of them do not have the best views others have balconies that provide you excellent views of the skyline. The bathrooms are luxurious with large sized tubs, glass showers and a double vanity.
If you have trouble finding your way the hotel staff and concierge are there to help. They will even provide you will printout addresses in Chinese of your desired destinations so you could hand them to the taxi drivers. The staff is trained to speak good English and will guide you for all forms of touring and entertainment activities as well. The hotel has a money changer desk and offer better exchange rates than on the street.
At the Fairmont Peace Hotel you can explore their own Peace Gallery or simply step outside for a night on the town as being located in the center of downtown has its perks of allowing you easy access to all the nearby hotspots. Go out on a shopping spree or for a wild night out bar hopping – the choice is yours and Shanghai has something for everyone. So plan your trip to Shanghai now.
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