Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai — Shanghai, China

Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai Is A Member Of Okura Hotels And Resorts. It Is A Luxury Five Star Hotel Surrounded By A Seven-acre Garden And Incorporates At Its Base The Historical Structure Of The Former French Club With Spectacular 1920s Art Deco Facilities. The Hotel Is The Ideal Choice For Stay Guests And Business Executives. The Hotel Features 500 Rooms And 22 Suites In 3 Buildings. All Rooms/suites Are Soundproofed And Air Conditioned. The Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai has 499 comfortable guest rooms including 407 standard rooms, 52 executive rooms and 40 suites. As the best room of our hotel, the Presidential Suite has hosted a lot of state guests and business elite. Executive rooms, equipped with modern business facilities, provide convenience for our executive guests. Additionally, non-smoking rooms are available upon request. Architecture of the Hotel: In the 1920's the garden was used as a sport field. One could play tennis and 'petanque' in the garden. After the establishment of the People's Republic of China, the club was used as the people's culture palace, the garden as soccer field and sports field. In 1959, when Mao Zedong stayed here, walking path was paved and trees were planted so that the garden was created as the present form. A domed pavilion was built there to match those on the club roof, because, formerly, there were 2 domed pavilions on either side of the roof. The stairs in the east entrance lobby leading to the second floor vividly reflect the popular art decoration trend of the old time of Shanghai. The fine cut, metal railings were likely imported from France. on the landing of the staircase, there is a big window at the top. It was said that stained glass panes were initially used there. Sadly, all efforts to obtain drawings or data detailing these panes failed, so that the restoration could not be undertaken. There were other 2 stairways with unique and exquisite wooden railings. After duplicated, the new railings were used for the stairs in the lobby. Nude female figures once again grace the tops of columns in the foyer. During the 'cultural revolution', these sculptures were concealed under a protective measure. The light fixtures here have framed of punched steel plates, which have been fitted with cut glasses. Such fixtures were common in buildings along the bund. These lights, however, did not provide enough light for the foyer, and therefore chandeliers were designed and manufactured in Vienna to replace them. The inset lights on the columns and walls made of wood and painted gold were unusual and also impractical. The Grand Ball Room was once the most prestigious ballroom in Shanghai. The prominent feature is the elliptical, sunken dance area with an ingeniously designed springy floor. The recessed floor is now protected, but should the enchanting waltz and passionate tango again rise to capture the hearts of the people, the ballroom may be restored to its original magnificence. Another notable aspect of this room is the oval, stained decorative glasses in the center of the ceiling. The shape is like the bottom of a boat. Its beauty is truly inspiring. The small and medium function rooms retain much of their original splendor. When the building was finished in 1926, these rooms were connected by arched doorways. Later, they were divided into separate rooms by brick walls. The wave-patterned plaster molding was added when the building became the people's culture palace. The pattern, which is symbolic of rolling waves in the Yangzi, is rather unique, but nevertheless, harmonious with the overall french design. Originally, there were balconies across the front of both wings of the French Club. It is said that the balconies had been enclosed with exterior walls and windows so that one could enjoy strolls in the rain. These walls and windows were removed to re-create the beautiful original balconies that now exist.

Hotel Address

• Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai
• 58 Maoming Nan-lu
• Shanghai, 200020
• China

Location Summary
Located In The Shanghai City Center Within Walking Distance Of Major Shopping - Close To Government And Business Areas. It Will Take About 40 To 60 Minutes Ride From International Airport. Hotel Free Shuttle Service Is Available Upon Request For Transfers From Hongqiao The Airport. For Pudong Airport Shuttle Service Available At The Cost Of Rmb 30.00 About Usd 4.00 Need Reservation.

Directions to Hotel
Airport...................hong Qiao-airport/1hour - 14km/west Pudong Airport /1hour - 50km/east Pier (dock)...............wai Hong Qiao /4.35mi- 07km/east Rail Road Station.........shanghai /3.10mi- 05km/north Bus Station...............shan Xi Lu /0.06mi- 01km/south Metro Or Subay............hong Qiao /3.10mi- 05km/west Nearest Bank..............bank Of China /3.70mi- 06km/east Entertainment District....great World /1.86mi- 03km/east Places Of Worship.........xujiahui /3.10mi- 05km/south Places Of Worship.........community /1.86mi- 03km/west Places Of Worship.........xiaotaoyuan /2.49mi- 04km/east Places Of Worship.........longhua Temple /3.10mi- 05km/south Places Of Worship.........jade Buddha /3.10mi- 05km/north Shopping District.........huai Hai Road /0.06mi- 01km/south Government District.......shanghai /1.86mi- 03km/east Other.....................shanghai Exhibition/0.62mi-1km/north Other.....................int'l Exhibition /3.10mi- 05km/west

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