The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai

Location
This 5-star urban hotel, luxuriously furnished, is located in the heart of Shanghai. Its setting is especially ideal for business travelers.

Facilities
The hotel welcomes guests in a 45-story building with an elevator and 598 rooms. Staffed 24 hours a day, the reception desk makes check-in and check-out easy. Amenities include a coat check, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access is provided to guests. There are a number of shops, including a supermarket. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional facilities include a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the parking lot. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a car rental service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service and a hairdresser.

Rooms
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and central heating. In some rooms, a terrace provides additional space for relaxation. Rooms have a double bed or a king-size bed. A safe and a minibar are also available. A kitchenette with a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station is also provided as a standard feature. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a TV, a radio, a stereo system, a DVD player and WiFi are provided as well. A turndown service provides guests with additional comfort in the evening hours. Slippers are included. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Guests can also reserve wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment
The freshwater pool complex includes indoor and outdoor pools, which are in part heated, as well as a children's swimming area. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub offer the perfect way to unwind. A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. For guests who wish to keep active, tennis and basketball are available. Sports enthusiasts are also offered a wide range of indoor activities, including a gym, squash, callisthenics and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a beauty salon, massage treatments, hydrotherapy treatments and a solarium. Additional recreational activities include a kids' club, a dance club and a nightclub.

Meals
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a breakfast room, a café, a bar and a pub. A non-smoking restaurant with air conditioning, high chairs and a separate area for smokers is available to guests. A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch and dinner, guests can choose between a buffet, à la carte and a set menu.

Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.