TALK’S TOP HOTEL & APARTMENT AWARDS 2014-2015 WINNERS
"Talk Magazine's hotel judges were rushed off their feet when trying to decide which hotels and apartments would receive a coveted award at Talk's Top Hotel And Apartment Ceremony in January. Competition was tight, but here is our definitive list of the best hotels and apartments in China. Start planning your visits straight away!"
TALK'S TOP MICE HOTEL
Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai
Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai is centrally located in the Lujiazui financial and trade section of the prestigious Pudong district and offers sweeping views of the Huangpu River and the Shanghai skyline. The hotel is within walking distance to the Oriental Pearl Tower and only a short drive away from The Bund, along with other well-known landmarks of Shanghai. The Pudong and Hongqiao airports can also be reached within 45 minutes. The Hotel’s design combines contemporary and Oriental features, where guests can enjoy a variety of cuisines including Chinese, Italian, Spanish and an international buffet at Elements.
Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai. No.1288 Lujiazui Lu, Pudong New District, Shanghai. Tel: 021-3867 8888. Web: www.kempinsihotel.com
InterContinental Ningbo
The 467-room InterContinental Ningbo is one of the city’s ultimate destinations for discerning travellers. Set alongside the Yongxin River, guest rooms feature either 180-degree river or garden views overlooking the city landscape. The hotel’s Convention Centre features two grand ballrooms (980 square meters each) ideal for transitioning between dining and meeting activities. The first level ballroom can also accommodate auto shows. Ten function rooms are available for meetings with natural sunlight and attractive riverfront views along with a 7,000 square metres European garden. Spacious and flexible, InterContinental Ningbo is the smart choice for all your meetings and events.
InterContinental Ningbo. No.777 Xinhui Lu, National Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone, Zhejiang. Tel: 0574-8907 7777. Web: www.ningboihotel.com
Kempinski Hotel Suzhou
Suzhou is home to a fascinating blend of Chinese history and modern metropolitan development. Kempinski Hotel Suzhou, surrounded by the stunning natural scenery of Jinji Lake and Dushu Lake, is located in the commercial heart of modern Suzhou. The hotel is adjacent to the 27-holeJinji Lake International Golf Course. The hotel has 458 guestrooms and 77 spacious suites, including an exclusive penthouse Club Lounge, providing exceptional services to premium guests. Guests can visit one of the four uniquely designed restaurants and bars, including Paulaner Brauhaus, with its own German beer brewery and an outdoor beer garden. Highly recommend is the award-wining Wang Hu Ge Chinese Restaurant, serving authentic Huaiyang regional specialties.
Kempinski Hotel Suzhou. No.1 Guobin Lu, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou. Tel: 0512-6289 7888. Web: www.kempinski-suzhou.com
Langham Place, Xiamen
Bring your next meeting or event to life at Langham Place. Whether it's a board meeting for 12 people, 480 for a gala banquet or 650 for lavish cocktails, they’ve got the space that's right for you. The Langham Place Ballroom, with its eight-metre high ceiling and pillarless space is the setting for conferences, gala dinners, classroom events and memorable weddings. With 768 square metres of space, the Ballroom can be divided into two smaller rooms depending upon your needs. If you're aiming for the skies, then their Star Room, on Level 26, offers 200 square metres of space and spectacular views of Xiamen.
Langham Place, Xiamen. No.4688, Xianyue Lu, Xiamen. Tel: 0592-6029 999. Web: http://xiamen.langhamplacehotels.com.cn
TALK'S TOP WEDDING VENUE HOTEL
Sofitel Shanghai Sheshan Oriental
Sofitel Shanghai Sheshan Oriental is a subtle blend of traditional Chinese Fengshui, French contemporary style and chic Mediterranean architecture. Located in Sheshan National Tourism Resort, it is about 35 minutes’ drive from the city centre. The hotel has 368 luxury guestrooms and 3,500 square metres of meeting facilities, consisting of a 1,200 square metre Grand Ballroom and 13 multifunctional meeting rooms. With lush gardens, blue lagoons, a 4,400 square metre outdoor swimming pool and an artificial beach and with more than 3000 square metres of spacious lawn, Sofitel offers both indoor and outdoor luxury locations to make your event or wedding truly unforgettable!
Sofitel Shanghai Sheshan Oriental. No.3038 Sichen Lu, Sijing Town, Songjiang District, Shanghai. Tel: 021-3858 0888. Web: www.sofitel.com
Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai
Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai is the next generation of luxury hotel - vibrant, unpretentious and flexible. Launched in 2011, the hotel soars 31 storeys over the new Kerry Parkside complex in the heart of Pudong and offers 574 guestrooms and suites, three restaurants, a lounge and a craft brewery, a 24-hour business centre equipped with serviced offices and meeting rooms, the city’s largest sports club with a wellness day spa and indoor children’s playground, as well as Shanghai’s largest portfolio of banqueting and conference venues, including the city’s largest pillar-free ballroom.
Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai. No. 1388 Huamu Lu, near Fangdian Lu, Shanghai. Tel: 021-6169 8888. Web: www.shangrila.com
InterContinental Shanghai Ruijin
The hotel encompasses four heritage buildings and two new hotel wings. In addition to 214 classically designed guestrooms and suites, there is a Chinese fine-dining restaurant in a freestanding villa, an all-day dining restaurant offering fusion food, Club Lounge, luxury spa and an indoor swimming pool. Expansive gardens surround the hotel, offering a relaxing resort ambience and fresh air in the middle of downtown Shanghai, making it the perfect location for tailored weddings. InterContinental Shanghai Ruijin offers premium-wedding facilities such as the pillarfree Grand Ballroom, which occupies 405 square metres or the newly renovated Baihe Pavilion, set within a manicured garden.
InterContinental Shanghai Ruijin. No.118 Ruijin Er Lu, Shanghai. Tel: 021-5180 1133. Web: www.ruijinihotel.com
TALK'S TOP MEETING HOTEL
Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou
An icon of high style, Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou occupies the top third of the 103-storey International Finance Center (IFC) Guangzhou. The Hotel soars above the Pearl River in China’s third largest metropolitan area and economic powerhouse. Offering 344 guest rooms, six restaurants and bars, the city’s top meeting spaces and the exclusive Hua Spa, Four Seasons is at the very heart of Pearl River New City.
Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou. No.5 Zhujiang West Lu, Pearl River New City, Tianhe District, Guangzhou. Tel: 020-8600 9099. Web: www.fourseasonhotel.com.cn
TALK'S TOP NEW OPENING HOTEL
Hyatt Regency Chongming
Discover the splendor of Hyatt Regency Chongming. The hotel is located in the east of Chongming Island, the third largest island in China and the reputed "land of fish and rice." The 1,041-square-kilometer landmass is also dubbed a “national geological park" by the Shanghai tourist authority, providing abundant rural and natural scenery, dotted with nature parks, several wetlands and ecological villages. Adjacent to Dongtan Wetland, China's only wetland park to neighbour a migratory bird reserve, the resort features 235 contemporarily designed guestrooms and suites, with 24 dogfriendly rooms that are located on the first floor with a garden and special canine comforts.
Hyatt Regency Chongming. Lane 799, Lanhai Lu, Chenjia Town, Chongming County, Shanghai. Tel: 021-6703 1234. Web: www.hyatt.com
Hyatt Regency Suzhou
The city of Suzhou, known as “the Venice of China,” is renowned for its ancient canals, stone bridges and UNESCO-listed classic gardens. Strategically nestled in the Suzhou Industrial Park, with a subway station at its doorstep, Hyatt Regency Suzhou provides a convenient blend between the ancient Suzhou city and new district, neighboring the picturesque Jinji Lake, Culture and Arts Center, International Expo Center and the Ferris Wheel Park. The hotel offers 355 spacious guestrooms and suites plus a Regency Club. There are five restaurants and lounges, more than 15,000 square feet of innovative meeting, event and wedding venues along with spa and wellness facilities.
Hyatt Regency Suzhou. No.88 Huachi Street, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou. Tel: 0512-6288 1234. Web: www.hyatt.com
Himalayas Qingdao Hotel
Himalayas Qingdao Hotel is the debut lifestyle hotel of the Himalayas Hotels & Communities, a new Chinese lifestyle and hospitality brand. The contemporary hotel is designed to speak ‘The Language of the World,’ and offer Emotional Experiences and Extraordinary Moments for every guest. Unveiled near the Qingdao seaside in March 2014, Himalayas Qingdao Hotel offers high-tech amenities combined with superlative service and local destination services. The stunning hotel design by HASSELL Studio Australia incorporates feng shui elements, such as the use of natural magnetic lodestones from nearby Mt. Lao, to enhance the feeling of guest comfort and wellbeing.
Himalayas Qingdao Hotel. No.880 Tongan Lu, Laoshan District, Qingdao. Tel: 0532-6672 9999. Web: www.jumeirah.com
Shangri-La Hotel, Lhasa
Shangri-La Hotel, Lhasa was carefully planned with a deep appreciation for Tibetan culture. The vibrancy of the people, culture and art is the cornerstone of the hotel’s design and concept. The hotel’s design is a conscious blend of Tibetan heritage and modern Shangri-La luxury. The main entrance of the hotel faces the Potala Palace and is enhanced with burning yak butter lamps and water features. The hotel comprises 262 contemporary guestrooms and 17 expansive suites. Rooms are cosy with a minimum size of 43 square metres, and suites starting from 86 square metres offer the luxury of space. Guests can enjoy stunning views of the Potala Palace, the breathtaking mountains or the garden in the comfort of their modern-design room infused with Tibetan elements.
Shangri-La Hotel, Lhasa. No.19 Norbulingka, Ihasa. Tel: 0891-6558 888. Web: www.shangri-la.com
TALK'S TOP LUXURY HOTEL
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai On The Bund
Combining the history and culture of the celebrated Shanghai Bund with a taste for 21st century sophistication, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund offers a heritage ambiance, legendary service and timeless amenities to make your stay truly memorable and distinct. Housed within the two-building complex are 260 wellappointed rooms and suites, stylish environments for dining and lounging, extensive banquet facilities with stunning views, luxury spa, fully-fitted gym, complimentary WiFi and more, all crafted onto a picture perfect setting that speaks volumes of the grandeur and finesse that is uniquely theirs.
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai On The Bund. Heritage Buliding, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Shanghai . Tel: 021-6322 9988. Web: www.waldorfastoriashanghai.com
The Peninsula Shanghai
Located on the historic riverside Bund, The Peninsula Shanghai pays homage to Shanghai in the 1920s and 1930s. The Peninsula Shanghai features 235 comfortable guest rooms and suites commanding city and garden views, three restaurants – Yi Long Court for fine Cantonese dining, Sir Elly’s serving modern European cuisine, and The Lobby offering The Peninsula’s famed Afternoon Tea – plus the maritime-themed Compass Bar and nightly dancing at the timeless Salon de Ning. In addition, the hotel offers guests a suite of rejuvenating massage and wellness therapies at The Peninsula Spa. The Peninsula Arcade is home to more than 25 deluxe international brand stores, and The Peninsula Boutique stocks a wide range of branded Peninsula merchandise and gourmet treats.
The Peninsula Shanghai. No.32 Zhongshan Song Yi Lu, near Beijing Dong Lu, Shanghai. Tel: 021-2327 2888. Web: www.peninsula.com
The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong
Located in Shanghai ifc, the prime real estate in Lujiazui financial trade zone, the hotel and the entire complex is the masterpiece of world famous architect designer, Cesar Pelli. The 285-room Ritz- Carlton Shanghai, Pudong is Shanghai’s ultimate destination for luxury and style, and occupies the top 18 floors of the Shanghai ifc South Tower. The design and style of the hotel is contemporary with new interpretations of 1930’s Shanghai Art Deco. This gives a great sense of place to the hotel, as guest rooms and restaurants embrace magnificent sweeping views over The Bund – the most intact collection of Art Deco architecture anywhere in the world.
The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong. No.8 Shiji Da Dao, near Lujiazui Huan Lu, Shanghai. Tel: 021- 2020 1888. Web: www.ritzcarlton.com
TALK'S TOP LEISURE HOTEL
Himalayas Nantong Hotel
In the pursuit of re-creating olden days Nantong, “The First City in Modern China”, Himalayas Nantong Hotel has recovered and rebuilt GengSu Theatre, Tao China Pavilion, Nantong Business School, ChongHai Hotel, a Christian Church, San You Bookshop, Er Wu Photo Shop and other symbolic buildings that used to be located on the famous South Road and Taowu Road in the 19th Century. When you first visit Himalayas Nantong Hotel, the gatehouse style lobby will make you feel as though you have travelled through time. Nantong is a city with a long and interesting history, and enjoys the cultural beauty of “Southern Style and Northern Charm”.
Himalayas Nantong Hotel. No.18 Gongnong Lu, Nantong. Tel: 0513-6688 9999. Web: www.jumeirah.com
TALK'S TOP HOLIDAY DESTINATION HOTEL
Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund
Positioned on the banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai’s iconic Bund district, Banyan Tree Shanghai on the Bund is poised to become the bustling city’s premier urban resort. With striking vistas of the historic promenades of the Bund and the towering skyscrapers of the Lujiazui financial district, this urban resort features exquisite accommodation, thoughtful services, stunning features and warm Asian hospitality synonymous with the Banyan Tree brand. Located a short drive away from Shanghai Railway Station, Hongqiao International Airport and Pudong International Airport, its central locale, contemporary charm, and polished services makes it the preferred choice for discerning travelers and city enthusiasts alike.
Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund. No.19 Haiping Lu, near Gongping Lu, Shanghai. Tel: 021-2509 1188. Web: www.banyantree.com
Le Meridien She Shan
Located by the shore of Shanghai’s largest lake, the stylish Le Meridien She Shan provides guests with a relaxed elegant ambience set amidst the natural beauty of the She Shan, national tourist resort. Surrounded by 47 square kilometers of Shanghai’s most natural and picturesque landscape, Le Meridien She Shan Shanghai is only 40 minutes from Shanghai city centre. For a convention experience with a difference in Shanghai, this fresh upscale hotel is the perfect venue with a hosting space of 4,500 square meters that includes a column-free Grand Ballroom accommodating up to 1,800 guests, a 470-seating auditorium, seven sophisticated meeting rooms and two outdoor pavilions.
Le Meridien She Shan. No. 1288 Linyin Xi Lu, near Shenzhuangjiasong Lu, Sheshan District, Shanghai. Tel: 021-5779 9999. Web: www.lemeridien.com
Landison Longjing Resort Hangzhou
Landison Longjing Resort Hangzhou features 51-Asian inspired guest rooms nestled amongst the beautiful Longjing tea plantation near historic Westlake, and blends old-world charm with today’s touches of luxury. Complimenting this resort retreat is Cha restaurant, T-Lounge, CHA Bar, The T-Spa, swimming pool plus one Ballroom and Boardroom. Landison Longjing Resort Hangzhou offers a peaceful countryside escape, yet is close to the rich cultural attractions of nearby Hangzhou. The Landison Longjing Resort Hangzhou is the first upscale boutique to open with a further culture-inspired resort expansion planned under the Landison Tourism Group. Each new resort will celebrate the best of China in a natural setting with attentive service in a relaxing retreat environment.
Landison Longjing Resort Hangzhou. No.86 Lijilong Mountain, Longjing Lu, Xihu District, Hangzhou. Tel: 0571-8691 0066. Web: www.longjingresort.com
Mandarin Oriental, Sanya
Enjoying the tranquility of a secluded 1.2 km nationally protected coral bay and nestled amongst verdant tropical bloom, the resort is a hidden gem where nature is celebrated and privacy is assured. Located just 10 minutes from Sanya city centre and 20 minutes from Sanya International Airport, the luxury resort provides convenient access to all of the area’s major tourist attractions. The resort features a series of private low rise and villa accommodation with landscaped tropical gardens, some featuring private pools, patios and gazebos. The oversized rooms are all luxuriously designed with unique touches of the Li and Miao ethnic minority culture to create a sense of place and offer panoramic views across the sparkling South China Sea.
Mandarin Oriental, Sanya. No.12 Yuhai Lu, Sanya. Tel: 0898-8820 9999. Web: www.mandarinoriental.com/sanya
Fairmont Yangcheng Lake
Fairmont Yangcheng Lake features a stunning design by world famous Japanese architects KKS. The building is built in the shape of a Chinese fan and champions environmentally friendly design features throughout. Rooms feature a contemporary Asian design and are available in a choice of two colour schemes: the light design scheme is modern and uplifting while the dark colour scheme is more soothing and trimmed in elegant woods. All rooms are adorned with classical art and wooden sculptures from southeastern China, and boast magnificent views of Yangcheng Lake and parkland scenery.
Farimont Yangcheng Lake. No.3668 Maanshan West Lu, Kunshan. Tel: 0512-5780 0888. Web: www.fairmot.com/yangchenglake
Banyan Tree Lijiang
Encircled by dramatic mountain terrain, Banyan Tree Lijiang presents many architectural wonders to complement its lush landscape. Each of the 122 Naxi-inspired suites and villas come with inspirational views of the towering snow-capped peaks of the 5,600 metre Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. With the imposing peaks of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as its backdrop, and the picturesque UNESCO World Heritage Site of Dayan Old Town adding to its aura of mystic, Lijiang charms with its quaint winding cobble-stoned streets and water canals, as well as the elegant Naxi architecture for which it is renowned.
Banyan Tree Lijiang. Yuerong Lu, Shuhe Gucheng District, Lijing City Yunnan Province. Tel: 0888-5331 111. Web: www.banyantree.com
TALK'S TOP BUSINESS HOTEL
Le Royal Méridien Shanghai
Ascending 66 stories over Shanghai in the tallest building west of the Huangpu River, Le Royal Méridien Shanghai offers five-star service, modern design and limitless opportunities for discovery. Centrally located between historic Nanjing Road East and the greenery of People’s Square, Le Royal Méridien Shanghai overlooks the Shanghai Museum and Grand Theatre and is above the People’s Square Subway Station. Shanghai’s iconic Bund is a 15-minute walk to the east. The city’s most popular bars, restaurants and shops surround the hotel. The hotel boasts 761 guest rooms in total. Each guestrooms and suites has floor-to-ceiling windows framing panoramic views of the Huangpu River, People’s Park and the city skyline.
Le Royal Méridien Shanghai. No,789 Nanjing Lu, near Xizang Zhong Lu, Shanghai. Tel: 021-3318 9999. Web: www.Starwoodhotels.com
JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
Standing at 60 storeys high, as the tallest hotel in downtown Puxi Shanghai, the international deluxe JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai is the first JW Marriott hotel in Mainland China and the region’s flagship property of Marriott International. JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai is part of an integral 60-storey landmark building, the Tomorrow Square, which comprises of a 342-room hotel, a 255-unit Marriott Executive Apartment and 20,000 square metres of commercial space. JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai features six award-winning restaurants, lounges and bar, over 1,512 square meters of banquet and conference space, a 24-hour gymnasium with sauna and Jacuzzi, an indoor lap pool and outdoor pool, executive floors and lounge and the “Highest Library in the World” on the 60th floor.
JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai. No.399 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Huangpi Bei Lu, Shanghai. Tel: 021- 5359 4969. Web: www.jwmarriottshanghai.com
Four Points by Sheraton Suzhou
Located next to the Moon Bay, Dushu Lake in Suzhou Industrial Park, the hotel includes 283 comfortable guestrooms and 40 suites, three different restaurants and lounge, along with 11 meeting rooms offering over 2,000 square meters, which are well equipped with the latest audio-visual facilities and wireless internet access. The hotel also features a modern and spacious fitness center, a soothing spa and an indoor heated swimming pool, which all promise a relaxing and memorable stay in Suzhou. The Hotel is a 15-minutes drive to downtown Suzhou, and a 20-minute drive to the train station, which in turn is only a 20- minute journey away from Shanghai by high-speed train.
Four Poits by Sheraton Suzhou. No.8 Moon Bay Lu, Suzhou Industrial Park Suzhou. Tel: 0512-6799 7999. Web: www.starwoodhotels.com
Hyatt on the Bund
Hyatt on the Bund is a five-star luxury hotel, uniquely located on the banks of the Huangpu River at the northern end of the Bund in Shanghai, China. Hotel suites and rooms offer spectacular views of the Bund and Pudong, with convenient access to Shanghai's airports and major areas of the city. A member of the Grand Hyatt portfolio, Hyatt on the Bund offers guests a unique experience with stylish restaurants, sophisticated comfort and functional conference rooms equipped with advanced technological equipment. A sprawling 1,864 square metres (20,064 square feet) of meeting space with natural light, and the capacity to cater up to 1,092 people, is dedicated to meeting and function facilities.
Hyatt On The Bund. No.199 Huangpu Lu, near Wuchang Lu, Shanghai. Tel: 021-6393 1234. Web: www.hyatt.com
Shangri-La Hotel, Ningbo
Located in the heart of downtown Ningbo, Shangri-La Hotel, Ningbo offers magnificent views of the confluence of three rivers and the city skyline. It is just walking distance to Ningbo’s famous shopping areas or a five-minute drive to Tianyi Pavilion, the oldest existing private library in Asia. Shangri-La Hotel, Ningbo has 562 luxuriously appointed guestrooms with city views or river views. It also has 57 serviced apartments fully equipped with a kitchen, refrigerator and washing machine, providing a feeling of “home away from home”. The Horizon Club rooms and suites, which offer a full range of superior benefits, are located on the top seven floors of the hotel and all rooms have river views.
Shangri-La Hotel, Ningbo. No.88 Yuyuan Lu, Jiangdong District Ningbo. Tel: 0574-8799 8888. Web: www.shangri-la.com
Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East
Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East has 323 stylish guest rooms to match the needs of the most discerning business traveller. The event facilities feature a magnificent 655 square metre Grand Ballroom and an additional 1,050 square metre state-of-the-art event space in ten separate rooms with excellent food and beverage offerings to delight and savour. The Fitness Centre aims to exceed your fitness and health goals, and is complimented by a 22-metre length swimming pool.
Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East. No.15 Xinjinqiao Lu, near Hongfeng Lu. Tel: 021-6036 8888. Web: www.marriott.com
Hyatt Regency Hangzhou
Looking over the iconic West Lake, Hyatt Regency Hangzhou, offers a privileged location in downtown Hangzhou, within walking distance of the city’s main business, shopping and entertainment centres in Hubin district. Hyatt Regency Hangzhou is a distinctive landmark for corporate and private events, featuring 3,300 square meters of conference and banquet space, with 20 flexible function rooms, advanced technology and a dedicated convention service team. Whether for a board meeting, a large congress or a private function for up to 860 guests, all facilities bear testament to the attention to detail that has become the hotel’s hallmark.
Hyatt Regency Hanghou. No.28 Hubin Lu, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou. Tel: 0571-8779 1234. Web: www.hyatt.com
TALK'S TOP DESIGN HOTEL
Park Hyatt Shanghai 
Park Hyatt Shanghai is a sophisticated modern-Chinese residence in the heart of the Lujiazui business district of Shanghai. The hotel occupies floors 79 to 93 of the Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC), making it one of world’s highest. The interior of Park Hyatt Shanghai has been created by the award-wining New Yorkbased designer Tony Chi of Tony Chi and Associates, with respects to traditional Chinese geometry and architecture, while providing all the comforts of a stately modern home. The standard rooms, measuring 55 to 60 square metres (592 to 646 square feet), are the largest in the city, and coupled with the generous 3.1- metre ceiling height.
Park Hyatt Shanghai. Shanghai World Financial Center, 79-93/F, 100 Century. Tel: 021-6888 1234. Web: www.shanghai.park.hyatt.com
Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai
Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai is the first Andaz property in the Asia Pacific region. The hotel features 307 spacious guestrooms and suites, three restaurants and bars and 18 different meeting and event venues. Recreation areas cover over 2,200 square metres, and is comprised of V2 Spa, a 15-metre indoor swimming pool and fitness centre. Andaz is a distinctive collection of international hotels located in vibrant urban and resort destinations. Being modern and approachable, Andaz offers an experience that carefully blends high-tech and high-touch. The hotel streamlines everything from check-in to in-room entertainment with technology that allows guests to tailor their experience to their individual needs.
Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai. No.88 Songshan Lu, near Taicang Lu, Shanghai. Tel: 021-2310 1234. Web: andazshanghai.com
Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou
The hotel is located above TaiKoo Hui, a prestigious 358,000 square metre, mixed-use development comprising luxury shopping, grade-A office space and an impressive cultural centre, set in Guangzhou’s Tianhe Central Business District. Each of the 233 spacious guestrooms and 30 suites are luxuriously appointed, with rich fabrics, sleek wood finishes and warm muted tones, reflecting the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s distinctive elegance and style. The hotel’s standard guest rooms are currently the largest in the city at 60 square metres and is equipped with sophisticated in-room entertainment systems and guest-intuitive technology. Spa-inspired bathrooms are separate into “wet” & “dry” rooms, with circular bathtubs and rainforest spa showers.
Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou. No. 389 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou. Tel: 202-3808 8888. Web: www.mandarinoriental.com/guangzhou
TALK'S TOP LUXURY SERVICE APARTMENT, SHANGHAI
ifc residence
ifc residence provides premium luxury living in Shanghai, offering five-star accommodation and service, while also utilising Sun Hung Kai properties' reputation for developing high quality real estate in outstanding locations. As an integrated component of the Shanghai ifc complex, ifc residence offers residents the unique opportunity to work, live, relax and play within the same development. With the commercial office towers, shopping mall and restaurants, and superb service and facilities at ifc residence, living in Shanghai has never been more convenient or luxurious.
ife residence. No.8 Century Avenue Pudong, Shanghai. Tel: 021-2033 8888. Web: www.iferesidence.com
Times Square Apartments
Times Square Apartments sit a top Shanghai Times Square, located at Huai Hai Zhong Lu and a three or five minutes’ walk to Dashijie Station on Metro Line 8, or South Huang Pi Lu Station on Line 1. The spacious and tastefully decorated apartments are fully furnished residences with well-equipped kitchens and modern facilities. There is also a gymnasium filled with advanced equipment, sauna, outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts. Services include housekeeping six times a week with linen replacement three times a week. Multi-lingual Guests Services are also available to ensure guests a convenient stay in the city.
Times Square Apartments. No.111 Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai. Tel: 021-3110 9393. Web: www.shtimessquare.com
Marriott Executive Apartments Tomorrow Square
Reside at arguably the best location in the city with views that rival the tallest building Shanghai has to boast. The Marriott Executive Apartments Tomorrow Square is an impressive retreat located in the futuristic landmark Tomorrow Square building at downtown Puxi, offering a varied choice of either studio or one to three bedroom luxuriously appointed serviced apartments. Close to the central business district of Shanghai, People's Square, Shanghai Grand Theatre, chic shopping at the Bund and buildings of cultural and historical interest, this unique and private home with the comfortable luxury of greenery and space overlooking People’s Park and beyond is well complemented by world-class personalised hotel service and products.
Marriott Executive Apartments Tomorrow Square. No.399 Nanjing Xi Lu, Shanghai. Tel: 021-5359 4969. Web: www.marriott.com.cn
TALK'S TOP LUXURY SERVICE APARTMENT, SHANGHAI
The Peninsula Residences
The Peninsula Residences in Shanghai are the most luxurious and exclusive private residences in Mainland China. Thirty-six refined riverside apartments by The Peninsula Hotels, Asia’s oldest luxury hotel brand, are located adjacent to The Peninsula Shanghai. These exquisite residences combine the rich heritage of The Peninsula brand with stylish, art deco infused contemporary interiors by acclaimed French designer Pierre-Yves Rochon. Each apartment has been carefully created by a team of global design, lighting and art experts, and offers deluxe home comforts by leading international brands, a range of signature concierge services and the same patented advanced technology enjoyed in Peninsula Hotels worldwide.
The Peninsula Residences. No.32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Shanghai. Tel: 021-6329 1868. Web: http://residences.peninsula.com
TALK'S TOP LUXURY SERVICE APARTMENT, SHANGHAI
Shanghai Centre
Often called a city within a city because of its sheer size, Shanghai Centre houses 472 serviced apartments, 30,000 square meters of prime office space, a three-level retail plaza, an exhibition atrium and a performance theater. The building itself was designed by renowned American architectural firm, John Portman & Associates, and was their first project in China. The building has been an unmistakable Shanghai landmark since it opened in 1990. Unsurprisingly, its residences, which include studios, one to four bedrooms and luxurious penthouses, offer an unprecedented air of exclusivity and prestige.
Shanghai Centre. No.1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Xikang Lu, Shanghai. Tel: 021-6279 8600. Web: www.shanghaicentre.com
Green Court Apartment
Green Court Serviced Apartment is located at the centre of Green City, on Biyun Road, and is praised as offering the most suitable living conditions for expats in Shanghai. Green City boasts the best facilities, infrastructure and support services. It also believes that it has the most creative international community in Shanghai. The Apartments have attracted over 2000 families from more than 60 countries. Green Court Apartments are serviced by an excellent transportation network and are a 10-minute drive away from Shanghai New International Expo Center, a 20-minute drive away from Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone and a 30-minute drive away from Pudong international airport.
Green Court Apartment. No.1199 Biyun Lu, Pudong New District, Shanghai. Tel: 4006 020 919. Web: www.greencourthotel.cn
