The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong

DESCRIPTION

The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong, opened on 21 June 2010, is the luxury hotel brand’s second hotel in the city, and its seventh in China. Located in Shanghai ifc, the prime real estate location in the Lujiazui financial trade zone, the hotel and the entire complex is the masterpiece of world famous architect and designer, Cesar Pelli.

“The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong is an integral feature of Shanghai ifc, developed by Sun Hung Kai Properties, one of Asia’s leading property developers with proven excellence in creating world-class mixed use developments incorporating luxury retail, office, residential and hotels as the company’s ifc and ICC in Hong Kong have demonstrated. It is a great honor for us to partner with Sun Hung Kai Properties to build and develop this iconic hotel in Shanghai,” commented Mr. Christian Humbert, General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong.

The 285-room Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong is Shanghai’s ultimate destination for luxury and style and occupies the top 18 floors of the Shanghai ifc South Tower. Opened in June 2010 during the World Expo, the design and style of the hotel is contemporary with hints of new interpretations of 1930’s Shanghai Art Deco. This gives a great sense of place to the hotel as guest rooms and restaurants embrace magnificent sweeping views over The Bund – the most intact collection of Art Deco architecture anywhere in the world.

With interior designs by Richard Farnell, The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong’s guest rooms and suites range in size from 50 sqm to 410 sqm, for the palatial Ritz-Carlton Suite and Chairman Suite. There are three floors of Club accommodation and each club room enjoys access to the hotel’s stunning Club Lounge on the 49th level, which is open 24 hours a day.

The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge features floor-to-ceiling windows, offering magnificent views of The Bund and Huangpu River. This exclusive area comprises a buffet area, a sofa lounge section, two work stations and two meeting rooms. Appealingly furnished interiors provide a perfect backdrop to enjoy martinis at the bar sitting area or experience the unmatched culinary distinction of the hotel's chefs through five food and beverage presentations daily.

The food and beverage presentations are one of the prime attractions of staying on the Club level. Hot breakfast buffets with an array of typical morning fare of cereal, pastries, fresh fruit, local delicacies and live cooking. At lunchtime, small sandwiches and tasty salads are served. Afternoon tea is a respite from the day with three-tiers of scones, finger sandwiches and desserts with an extensive choice of international tea selections. When the work or play day is over, The Club invites guests for a Caviar Tasting every Friday at 6 p.m. where the culinary team will present a selection of refined caviar canapés. Before retiring for the evening, The Club also features cordials and chocolates.

FACILITIES AND SERVICES

This hotel offers a host of exquisite luxury restaurants and a bar with unrivalled views over The Bund and the Shanghai skyline. Restaurants include Aura Lounge and Jazz Bar, Jin Xuan the fine dining Chinese Restaurant designed by Steve Leung, Scena Italian Restaurant and Flair Rooftop Restaurant and Bar both designed by the world famous Super Potato. Flair is Shanghai’s highest al fresco dining and wining venue, and is destined to be the unique new social center of Pudong and the city.

Featuring more than 2,500 sqm of meeting and conference space on the third level including a 1,135-sqm Grand Ballroom, the second largest ballroom among the city’s luxury hotels, The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong can accommodate large and small meetings and gatherings in sumptuous environments with world-class technology and facilities underscored by The Ritz-Carlton legendary service. All meeting spaces offer floor-to-ceiling windows and natural daylight.

Located on the hotel’s 55th floor and occupying an area of more than 1,500 sqm, The Ritz-Carlton Spa features 10 treatment rooms, including nine multi-function treatment rooms and a Harmony Suite where two guests may relax and enjoy treatments together. The Ritz-Carlton Spa combines the essence of ancient and modern Chinese, Indian, European and Balinese spa cultures. The exquisite collection of treatments represents complete care, personalization and the ultimate in luxury.

Jin Xuan Chinese Restaurant

Ascending to the 53rd floor, the elevator passes through the promenade before arriving at the restaurant's luxurious retro lobby. The floral background lights and wisteria reflect each other, and the two-seater small round tables are interlaced on the arc-shaped decks. As the proud work of Hong Kong architect Steve Leung, Jin Xuan's interior design is sophisticated in every respect. Located in an area with a complete view of the Bund, the interior decoration and the beautiful scenery of Shanghai are mutually radiant and vibrant. It is an ideal choice for social celebrities and business stars of the city.

As a "cloud restaurant" specializing in authentic Cantonese cuisine, Jin Xuan has taken great pains to set various menus. Here, experienced chefs take different taste preferences into account, and the good Cantonese flavor touches all taste buds in the cloud. In addition, the subtlety of Jin Xuan lies in its exquisite attention to the Chinese tea ceremony. Depending on the dishes ordered by the guests, it provides the most appropriate tea mix and serves it in hot pots.

A representation of one of the most famous Chinese paintings, "The Night Revels of Han Xizai," adorns one wall of the restaurant. As a serial handscroll, the original painting depicts the Han Xizai family having a banquet in the Southern Tang Dynasty. To avoid the suspicion of Li Yu, the last emperor of the Southern Tang Dynasty, Han Xizai held the banquet every night. The picture depicts the whole process of a banquet in Han's home. Artisans etched an enlarged copy of the painting onto glass to emphasize the excellence of Jin Xuan as a place to entertain guests and friends. "The Night Revels of Han Xizai" is not just decoration. It also serves as the door to a large wine cabinet, which is neatly lined with more than 360 kinds of wine and a total of more than 2,000 bottles.

The hall of Jin Xuan can accommodate 52 guests for dining at a time. In addition, there are eight private rooms that can accommodate a minimum of six to a maximum of 40 guests.

Aura Lounge & Jazz Bar

Located on the hotel’s 52nd floor lobby level is Aura Lounge & Jazz Bar. Its contemporary décor with small nuances of Art Deco influenced furnishings and art pieces pays homage to the flamboyant era spanning 1920s and 1930s in Shanghai – the golden age of the city. 

Aura is an ideal venue for enjoying a relaxing get-together with friends or meeting business acquaintances over seasonal afternoon tea sets. Dimly lit with awe-inspiring views over the Shanghai skyline, in the evening the mood is more romantic as live Jazz is played. The lounge area of Aura can seat up to 105 guests, with a further 10 at the bar counter.

Experience The Unexpected in The Middle of This Vibrant City

The all-new Ritz Kids Night Safari taps into a child’s inquisitiveness, creative spirit, and thirst for new adventures, making for an unforgettable holiday experience. The Ritz-Kids Night Safari brings the great outdoors inside by allowing the kids to set up camp in the guest room. The special amenities will liven up the night for the little ones, while parents sleep easy.

ADDRESS: Shanghai IFC, 8 Century Avenue, Lujiazui, Pudong New Area

TEL: (021) 2020 1888

EMAIL: rc.shasz.leads@ritzcarlton.com

WEBSITE: https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/china/shanghai-pudong