MICE Supplement: China Venues
Gran Melia Shanghai
Built in the heart of Lujiazui and providing stunning views of the financial district of Shanghai, The Gran Melia is a MICE planner’s dream. Their Grand Ballroom and 17 meeting rooms cater to some of the largest banquets and conferences in the area. Available for elaborate weddings, board meetings, or an elegant soirée, they have the space if you have the idea.
1288 Lujiazui Huan Lu. Tel: 3867 8888. Web: www.gran-melia-shanghai.com
Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao Hotel
With over 2,800 square metres of flexible meeting and banquet space spread over seven meeting rooms, banquet halls and boardrooms, Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao has the tools to carry out MICE events of all shapes and sizes. The hotel opened in late 2010 and boasts the largest ballroom in Puxi – a spacious room with 1,706 square metres of space that can accommodate upwards of 1,000 guests. A VIP room and exclusive entrance are attached to the impressive ballroom, making it a perfect space for a banquet or a wedding with special guests.
1116 Hongsong Dong Lu. Tel: 3323 6666. Web: www.hilton.com
InterContinental Shanghai Expo
Located next to the grounds of World Expo 2010 Shanghai, the InterContinental Shanghai Expo is the perfect venue for memorable meetings and events. The hotel has a total of nine fully-equipped meeting rooms, as well as the Grand and Terrace Ballrooms, to fit your business’ every need. Their InterContinental Meetings service creates bespoke MICE experiences drawing on their unrivalled local knowledge to create truly engaging, personalised occasions, complete with unpretentious lunches, coffee breaks and dinners.
1188 Xueye Lu (near Nanmatou Lu). Tel: 3858 1188. Web: www.intercontinental.com
Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai
Regarded among the most luxurious and innovative hotel brands in the world and recipient of numerous international travel and tourism awards, the Jumeirah will cater to any and all of your MICE needs. Set in Pudong adjacent the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, the city’s largest exposition facilities, the hotel features 1,939 square metres of premium meeting and conference space. A particular highlight is the Grand Ballroom, an imposing column-less room with a 12 metre high ceiling and the ability to host up to 800 people.
1108 Meihua Lu. Tel: 3858 0888. Web: www.jumeirah.com
Sofitel Shanghai Sheshan Oriental
Located in Sheshan, the quiet suburb of Shanghai, the Sofitel Shanghai Sheshan Oriental proves that good work can, and should, be done in a peaceful location. The hotel has 12 multi-function rooms combining to make a massive 2,100 square metres of premium MICE space. Situated in an independent building so as not to disturb guests, the meeting spaces are equipped with all the amenities you need to hold a successful event. The beautiful pillar-less, 1,200 square metre Grand Ballroom can be separated into three smaller venues to best suit the needs of the client.
3388 Sichen Lu. Tel: 3761 8888. Web: www.sofitel.com
Kerry Hotel Pudong
Although a new player on the MICE scene in Shanghai, Kerry Hotel Pudong has the potential to become one of the best venues in the city to conduct events. With the Shanghai New International Expo Centre next door to Kerry Parkside complex and directly connected to the hotel via a covered walkway, the hotel’s facilities are designed to capitalise on this 300,000 square metres of meeting space. Offering both indoor and outdoor MICE facilities, Kerry has both the flexibility and diversity to truly excel at hosting any event, be it social or business.
1388 Huamu Lu. Tel: 6169 8888. Web: www.shangri-la.com
Sheraton Shanghai Hongqiao
Removed from the hustle and bustle of downtown, The Sheraton Shanghai Hongqiao is a perfect place to conduct any sort of MICE event. As one of the first five-star hotels in the city and one with 20 years of experience, the Sheraton and its staff are well versed in the art of facilitating a perfect event. With over 1,668 square metres of combined banquet and meeting room space, there aren’t many desires they can’t handle.
5 Zunyi Nan Lu. Tel: 6275 8888. Web: www.starwoodhotels.com
