Thursday, March 10, 2011

Park Hotel Shanghai

HOTEL DESCRIPTION

Originally built in 1932 Park Hotel Shanghai was ever the symbol and the pride of Shanghai. For almost thirty years she has held the accolade of being the number one building in the Far East, and for fifty years the tallest building in Shanghai. Even modern skyscrapers have to show their respect to its half-century of glories. The hotel is still an important milestone in the history of Chinese construction and hotel development. Today, the renovated hotel resurrects the European and American Art Deco construction style. Due to its central position in Shanghai it is known locally as "the center of the city. With its stylish facade, luxurious interior, and its links between past and present. Park Hotel Shanghai offers a impressive retreat for discerning visitors to Shanghai. We believe that Park Hotel Shanghai doesn't only have yesterday's glories, but also beautiful future.

ACCOMMODATION

There are 250 rooms in the hotel, including the single room, standard room, executive room, suite and luxury room. You can appreciate the garden and street views in some rooms. The decoration of the rooms and the whole hotel style are in the art deco style. The amenities and service of the rooms are included.

HOTEL FACILITIES AND AMENITIES

RESTAURANTS & BARS

• Feng Ze Lou
• Sky Terrace Hall
• Zero CafĂ©
• Lobby Bar
• Zero Bar

MEETINGS & EVENTS

• Park Hall
• Neptune Room
• Hai Hua Room

FITNESS & RECREATION
There is a well-equipped gymnasium in the hotel or you can pamper yourself in the sauna and traditional massage facilities. The hotel also provides games rooms and Karaoke.

• Health Club
• Beauty Salon & Sauna
• Cards and chess room
• KTV


The hotel has 70 years history. Originally built as an investment by four major banks it was the first skyscraper built by Chinese nationals and was the most modern Hotel in Asia during the 1930's. In the early days the hotel had a racetrack in front and the Yellow River Road next to it was called Park Road, so the hotel was named The Park Hotel. The hotel was designed by Hungarian architect Laslo Vodac and built by the Taoyuji Construction Company. Because the building was so tall there was a saying about it, "If you tilted your head to look at the top of building your hat would fall off ". In 1933 a young student Bei Jingmin passed the hotel and was so impressed he couldn't wait to finish his study in Saint John University, he went on to America to study construction and became a famous international architect.

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