Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai opens
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has officially opened its new Shanghai resort in China.
Located on the banks of Huangpu River, Mandarin Oriental Pudong is housed within Harbour City, a new 62-acre waterfront destination developed by Shanghai Rui Ming real estate company.
The resort, which occupies 111,000sq m (1,195,000 sq ft), features 318 guestrooms and 44 suites along with 210 executive apartments, designed by architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica.
Presidential suites are also available featuring sky garden terraces and views of the Shanghai skyline.
The 2,415 sq m (26,000sq ft) spa features 13 private spa and beauty suites including two couples suites and two VIP suites.
The couples' suites are complete with a thermal steam shower, vanity area and twin treatment beds, while the VIP suites offer a steam shower, twin treatment beds, large vitality baths.
The spa also houses a private consultation space offering Visia complexion analysis.
Water and heat facilities include a crystal steam room, tepidarium chairs, aroma experience showers and saunas and an ice fountain.
Massage and beauty treatments focus on anti-aging, body firming and skincare therapies.
Beauty by Mandarin Oriental salon also features with two beauty rooms, manicure and pedicure stations, and a foot massage lounge.
Linked to The Spa by a central sky-lit garden are the fitness and wellness Centre with a Kinesis wall and Maya Fit virtual trainers; a 25m indoor swimming pool; and a thermal bathing facility.
Dining options include French restaurant Fifty 8° Grill, and Yong Yi Ting offering Jiang Nan Chinese cuisine. All-day kitchen Zest, Qi Bar, Riviera Lobby Lounge and The Mandarin Cake Shop are also available to guests.
A selection of event spaces includes a grand ballroom hosting 500 guests, Oriental Ballroom for 250 guests, plus eight meeting rooms.