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In terms 5 Star Hotels Shanghai has set itself apart from the rest of the world. As the fastest developing city of the world's fastest developing economy, it is understandable that China has invested so much into this special place. Good impressions count and they are certainly made on those who come to stay in one of the city's prestigious 5 Star Hotels. Accommodation in Shanghai is on a par with anywhere in the world.
Shanghai's architecture is some of the globe's most unusual and visitors who want to experience the essential spirit of the new China as well as be in the heart of country's culture and art couldn't do better than stay in one of the great new buildings. The city is a magnate for tourism, offering as it does a wide range of accommodation options.
There are many hotels in the luxury end of the market â€" currently 25 luxury hotels in the center of the city. Many of these are larger, recognized chains such as the Starwood operated St Regis hotel, the Radisson chain, Four Seasons chain and also the Hyatt. Searching for local five star lodgings and you come across hotels like the Purple Mountain which at forty six stories high is one of the largest hotels around.
While the modern city differs greatly from the early one, an ethos of exciting creation endures. On both sides of the Huangpu River, a tributary of the Yangtze River, exist the two halves that make up this impressive place.
On the east side of river is the Pudong district. This district has become synonymous with country's new economic development as well the futuristic buildings which have resulted from it. Here visitors will find the distinctive Oriental Pearl Tower and the city's World Financial Center, each endowed with the qualities of unusual contemporary design which is fast becoming part of the city's attraction.
One the west side of the river is the Puxi district. Where the Pudong district is central to aspects of business and the economy, so is the Puxi district defined by being home to 90% of the city's residents. In the Puxi district, visitors will find entertainment, culture and the famous Nanjing Road, known for its shopping.
Of course, the east side of the river enjoys a view of the west, and vice versa, and even though the river is quite wide at around 400 meters, it is undeniable that these two sides of individual character succinctly contain the full spirit of the city. A place which is characterized by staggering progress without losing its cultural identity.
In its best 5 Star Hotels Shanghai exhibits grand luxury and an obvious ethic of all round excellence. Le Royal Méridien is located in the Puxi district and it is one of the recent striking feats of post-modern architecture. As you might expect from a city which has seen such rapid economic growth, the business and conference facilities of the ultra-modern establishment as superb, ranging from the latest technology to a conference facility which includes two Grand Ballrooms.
Those looking to indulge their appetites for the best in local and regional Chinese food will not have to go further than Ai Mei, one of the Le Royal Méridien's many eateries. To work off all the culinary delights that the Le Royal Méridien's celebrated team of chefs will tempt you with, there is a comprehensive fitness center with the latest equipment. The spa is also filled to the brim with traditional and exotic treatments, all designed to relax and restore body and mind. The Lifting Caviar Treatment might not be for everyone, but where else can you try such an unusual thing.
The Puxi side of the river is great for those hoping to visit the Grand Theatre and Museum, even if just to see the spectacular architecture. While this area is home to some of the best 5 star hotels Shanghai can offer, the Pudong district with its ever-growing collection of luxurious edifices has those of equal excellence and is the ideal choice for anyone needing to situate themselves in the midst of China's economic center.
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