Business Traveller (Asia-Pacific)
Four hot new hotels in Shanghai
INTERCONTINENTAL SHANGHAI WONDERLAND
Taking nearly ten years and about US$500 million to develop, the new Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland finally opened its doors last month. Situated inside a former quarry in southwestern Shanghai about 30 minutes’ drive from Hongqiao Airport, the lowest section is located some 80 metres below ground level. The 18-storey resort has been designed by architecture firm Atkins, the team behind the famous Burj Al Arab in Dubai, and features 337 rooms and suites with views of waterfalls from the surrounding cliffs. ihg.com
BULGARI HOTEL SHANGHAI
After opening its debut Chinese property in Beijing last year, Bulgari Hotels and Resorts welcomed its second hotel in China in June – this time on the banks of the Suzhou River in central Shanghai. The new hotel is a refurbished Chamber of Commerce building from 1916, located near the city’s popular Bund district. There are 82 guestrooms including 19 suites, each of which has access to private gardens. The new hotel also offers six different dining options and a whisky bar, while guests can enjoy 360-degree views of the city landscape from the rooftop terrace. bulgarihotels.com
THE ANANDI HOTEL AND
SPA SHANGHAI
Part of The Leading Hotels of the World collection, the “healing hotel” Anandi opened its doors back in July. Located in the city’s central Hongqiao district near the Suzhou River, the hotel boasts a total of 333 rooms and suites. The hotel’s principal feature is its Healing Touch service, where guests can experience more than 100 worldrenowned healing programmes including therapeutic spa treatments, authentic yoga and meditation practices. lhw.com
THE SHANGHAI EDITION
Standing on the city’s landmark Nanjing Road is the recently opened Shanghai Edition, Marriott International’s second property in China under the premium brand after 2016’s The Sanya Edition. The new hotel opened in July and is situated in a refurbished 1929 Art Deco building that served as the former headquarters of the Shanghai Power Company, now also connected to a new skyscraper. Among the hotel’s standout features is its Roof Garden, which features both a cinema and a bar, along with panoramic views of the city. editionhotels.com