Enjoying an outstanding location in the city’s Jing'An quarter, the new hotel is only a few minutes walking distance away from Nanjing West Road with its many elegant shops, and in particular the shopping centres Plaza 66 and Citic Square. Attractive city sights, such as the Jing'An temple, the Shanghai Grand Theatre or the Shanghai Museum lie within easy reach.

With 467 rooms and suites, executive floors, an exclusive Club Lounge as well as 4 restaurants and bars, the 5-star hotel meets the requirements of sophisticated business and holiday travelers. Guests may relax at the Spa, which offers a heated indoor swimming pool as well as massage treatments. Conferences and events of all kinds are also in excellent hands at Swissôtel Grand, Shanghai: meetings rooms with state-of-the-art technology, a business centre and of course wireless internet access complete the scope of high-quality services.

"China is an extremely important market for us and is enjoying steady growth", declares Meinhard Huck, President Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts. "We have successfully operated a hotel at the centre of Beijing for many years, and are now delighted to the able to offer our guests Swiss hospitality of the highest standard in the metropolis of Shanghai."