I was attending a conference at the Shangri-La Hotel, just a few minutes away on foot. Unfortunately, the Shang was all booked out, so my travel agent suggested this place instead. It is hard to find (tell the Taxi drivers the 'Bin Jiang Da Jiu Dian' at the 'Shang Hai Guo Ji Hui Yi Zhong Xin') because it is a small adjunct of the Shanghai International Convention Centre. However, it was the place of the APEC meeting in 2001, and so it is quite regal, even if in a little bit of a gaudy way. The gym could be nicer and the health facilities kept up a little bit better but the room was faultless - large, with wonderful views of the Bund. The glass door shower was very nice, and the service was really impeccable. The location is also good as it is next to the Pearl Oriental Tower (which houses the Shanghai History Museum, which is quite interesting) and the Lujiazui subway stop.

If you don't mind the quasi-Communist feel to the place with the over-the-top decor in the lobby (the rooms are fine and nice with great views) then it is not a bad choice actually for the Pudong/Lujiazui area. Mainland Luxe!