GRAND HYATT SHANGHAI HOTEL

Pudong's Grand Hyatt, since its opening in 1999, has astonished its guests upon their arrival with its stunning central atrium and art deco design. This, combined with the hotel's luxurious furnishings and discreet service, makes for a relaxing, enjoyable and chic stay for all guests whether travelling to Shanghai for business or pleasure.

The hotel's interior has been smartly designed with Chinese art deco influence throughout. The rooms radiate extravagant luxury with lots of glass, lacquered wood, and Eastern artwork. Headboards are adorned with Tang Dynasty poems and televisions are tucked away behind neat cabinets. Some of the Grand Deluxe King rooms are generously spacious at 40 sq m boasting floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing 180-degree views of the Pudong skyline. Bathrooms are equally luxurious with multiple-head "shower towers" that engulf guests in water and mist, particularly welcome after a long flight. Book a room that is west-facing for views of the Bund, the Oriental Pearl Tower, and the rest of the Shanghai skyline. The incredibly impressive 277 sq m 'Chairman's Suite' has an elegant living room, and is on a private concierge floor.

With a choice of 9 gourmet restaurants and bars even the most cultured palate is catered for. Combine this with a 24-hour hi-tech Business Centre, a superbly equipped health spa and even a shopping arcade, and it is no wonder that the Grand Hyatt is one of the most prestigous addresses in Shanghai.