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Astor House Hotel, Shanghai

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Astor House hotel with its original name Richard hotel has a very long history which can date back to 1846 (Qing Dynasty Daoguang period, 26 years). Since its birth, the hotel enjoyed great fame not only in china, the Far East, but the whole world as a deluxe hotel for business men. Indeed, the hotel has witnessed many breakthrough events in Chinese history.

The first lamp bulb in the country was lit here, the first telephone in the country was switched on here, and the first sound film from the West was projected here. Plus, China's first ball was held in the hotel, helping to bring to a close the tradition that women should not attend social activities. To some extent, it is really a symbol and epitome of the historical nature of shanghai.

Stay here, the hotel was once the most renowned and luxurious foreign-owned hotel in the Far East, and you will place yourself into the nostalgic atmosphere.

History &Honour:
1931 and 1936, Charlie Chaplin stayed in Room.404;
1922, Einstein stayed in Room.304;
1920, English philosopher Bertrand Russell stayed in Room.310;
1897, former American President Grant stayed in Room.410


Facilities and Services

The Astor House's Restaurant in the baroque style has a long history, which was special in Shanghai. The restaurant has many chefs experienced in cooking not only Shanghai cuisine but also many other foods. The restaurant has a grand hall to arrange 22 feast tables and seven compartments, which are the perfect place for business dinner, gatherings, weddings and birthday parties.

Facilities:

  • Business Centre
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Currency Exchange
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Beauty Salon
  • Safe-deposit box–front desk
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Parking
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Conference facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms/floors
  • Shopping Center
  • Coffee Shop
  • Internet access in public areas–surcharge
  • Chess Room Karaoke
  • Dancing Hall
  • Massage (Foot/Traditional/etc.)
  • Ticket Service
  • Chinese Restaurant
  • Western Restaurant
  • Airport Shuttle Bus

Services:

  • Laundry/Ironing

Languages Spoken:

  • English
  • Chinese-Mandarin

Policies and Other Information
Late check out policy:

- Half day's room rate will be charged before 18.00
- Whole day's room rate will be charged if after 18.00

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation should be made 3 days in advance.

Payment forms:
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, Diners Club, Cash
Check in time: 00:00
Check out time: 00:00
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