Five-star, 363 rooms and suites
100 Changliu Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200135
Tel: (86 21) 3871 4888
www.renaissancepudong.com
Located a five-minute drive from the Shanghai New International Expo Center is the Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel. Its interior features an attractive mix of traditional Chinese décor and contemporary Western design.
First opened in September 2003, the hotel’s latest upgrade of its banquet facilities, Grand Ballroom and guestrooms was completed in August 2015.
Meeting facilities The refurbished 545m2 pillarless Grand Ballroom – with a six-metre high ceiling – is now equipped with the latest audiovisual technology and two large LED screens. The ballroom can accommodate 600 people theatre-style or 280 classroom-style, or be further divided into two sections.
The hotel also has 11 meeting rooms of various sizes and is popular among insurance and pharmaceutical companies for corporate meetings, hosting mostly training and education groups of around 100 attendees.
In total, the hotel offers 1,500m2 of banquet and meeting space.
Rooms The bed and bedding were to my liking and the choice of pale beige, bleached sage, light taupe, splashes of aquamarine and a sprinkling of nature motifs made the renovated deluxe room feel light and airy. It provided a much-needed tranquil retreat amid Shanghai’s hustle and bustle.
So did the luxurious bathroom with a separate shower stall and full-size bathtub. I opened the double doors and was greeted by a dramatic ring of light in the centre of the mirror and a stone mosaic wall.
The Argus toiletries, created by Colorado-based designer Margot Elena, refreshed and invigorated me each time I washed my hands, and when I took a shower after a long day.
The room features an armchair and ottoman, a glass-topped desk, a desk chair on wheels that provided good lower-back support and a flatscreen Samsung TV. Night, Reading and Master light switches are easily accessible, while USB sockets join universal power adaptors located beside the bed and concealed in a drawer beside the desk. The free Wi-Fi worked perfectly.
Another nice touch is the analogue alarm clocks which has a second hand that moves smoothly and silently. Made of stainless steel, this solid timepiece is lights up when it is lifted off the bedside table.
F&B The Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel features the all-day dining Renaissance Brasserie which has a modern, open kitchen. The brasserie also provides a generous buffet spread.
Wan Li Restaurant, the hotel’s signature eatery, offers traditional Cantonese dishes and Shanghainese specialities.
Indulge in a cocktail at The Shanghai Bar, located on the first floor. The bar is created in traditional Shanghainese style and decorated with bespoke art pieces. Meanwhile, the Lobby Lounge is ideal for a leisurely afternoon tea.
Also located on the first floor is Reizenya Japanese Recipe, which specialises in ramen, rice dishes and nori rolls, while the Gourmet Shop near the entrance offers freshly baked French pastries, breads and chocolates.
Other facilities The hotel has an indoor swimming pool, a gym and a Club Lounge for guests on the Club Level.
FACT FILE
Largest venue
600 in the Grand Ballroom, theatre-style
Smallest venue
14 in the Meeting Room, U-shape set-up
Events handled
Apart from being a popular venue for corporate meetings, the hotel has also made a name for itself as the caterer of choice for a large annual event held in Shanghai for up to 3,800 people
