Shangri-La Pazhou

Touted as the first true international hotel in Guangzhou, the Shangri-La has its work cut out as all the super-luxury brands start to arrive in Guangzhou at once. There is now a Grand Hyatt and a Westin, to say nothing of the 25 other five-stars that are opening in the province before the 2010 Asian Games. Shangri-La is currently fending off the competition and rates as the biggest and best so far in the city. Rooms are some of the largest you'll find in Guangzhou, and each has fantastic views of the Pearl River. Ostentatious gold-leaf and hardwoods give the rooms a traditional Chinese air. Still, ultra-modern features such as large flatscreen TVs and sleek leather swivel chairs ensure that international travelers will feel right at home.

Facilities:
8 restaurants and bars; babysitting; children's playground; 2 conference centers; fitness room; forex; indoor and outdoor pool; sauna; tennis and squash courts

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