Accommodations - Explore Shanghai - page 242

Hyatt's hip Andaz brand rises 28 storeys over the heritage rooftops of Xintiandi. Hyper-mod-
ern rooms feature large, cave-like stone bathrooms and high-tech conveniences; you can
even choose your own lighting colour scheme. A friendly vibe prevails and guests are en-
couraged to use the trendy lobby like their living room.
The Langham Xintiandi
99 Madang Road; tel: [phone]; xintiandi.langhamhotels.com; $$$$
Supremely elegant hotel in the Xintiandi neighbourhood with polished dark-wood and
marble interiors, plus a wonderful Chinese restaurant Ming Court and fashionable outdoor
lounge XTD elevated. More dining, nightlife and shopping are at the doorstep.
Oriental Bund Hotel
386 Renmin Road; tel: [phone]; www.orientalbundhotel.com ; $$
It won't win any style awards, but this mid-level hotel is well priced, with stark but comfort-
able rooms, a small gym, business centre and a convenient location not far from Yu
Garden.
Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel
159 Henan Road South; tel: [phone]; www.renaissancehotels.com/shasy ; $
Overlooking the Old City, this stylish hotel adorned with colourful contemporary interiors and
glass sculptures is a well-priced option. Its location close to Yu Garden and the Bund are
the main draws. What you shouldn't draw are the curtains at night - the heritage rooftops
outlined in yellow light are a magical Shanghai sight.
Shama Luxe at Xintiandi
168 Shunchang Road; tel: [phone]; www.shama.com ; $$-$$$$
One-, two- and three-bedroom long-stay apartments in styles ranging from traditional to
ultra-modern pads. All rooms have fully equipped kitchens, and the property also features a
gym, spa, swimming pool and other upmarket hotel features.
FORMER FRENCH CONCESSION
@Gallery Suites
525 Hengshan Road; tel: [phone]; www.artgalleryhotels.com ; $$
Charming boutique guesthouse in a heritage French Concession residence, with 39 spa-
cious rooms featuring throwback-1930s styling, free-standing bathtubs and modern amenit-
ies.
City Hotel