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Hotel Equatorial (Guoji Guidu Dajiudian) Frommer's Recommended

Address
Yan'an Xi Lu 65
Location South of Jing An Gongyuan, Jing An District (Northwest Shanghai)
Transportation Metro: Jing An Si
Phone 021/6248-1688
Fax 021/6248-1773
Web site www.equatorial.com
Room Information 526 units
Prices ¥2,025-¥2,185 ($289-$312/£145-£156) standard; ¥2,995 ($428/£214) executive level; from ¥3,805 ($544/£272) suite (up to 60% discounts pending occupancy). Children 18 and under stay free in parent's room
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, satellite TV, broadband, minibar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, safe

Frommer's Review

This four-star hotel, located just north of the Hilton, has resuscitated its reputation from the late 1990s when it was perceived as a somewhat sordid hotel where solicitations were commonplace. International management of the 27-story tower, provided by a Singapore group, now seems determined to maintain a squeaky-clean image and has improved the overall quality of stay quite a bit. Guest rooms, renovated in 2006, are bright and airy, with just enough room for a work desk, coffee table, and two chairs. Fitness facilities are extensive. The generally helpful staff speaks fairly good English. With discounts averaging 50%, this is an attractively priced, perfectly comfortable option if the Hilton next door proves too dear.

Facilities: 5 restaurants; deli; lounge; 20m (66-ft.) indoor swimming pool; lighted outdoor tennis court; squash court; health club w/Jacuzzi and sauna; concierge; tour desk; business center; shopping arcade; salon; 24-hr. room service; babysitting; same-day laundry service/dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms; executive-level rooms

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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