The hotel is situated 45 km from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (with an approximate driving time of 1 hour) and around 9 km from Hongqiao Airport, which takes roughly 15 minutes by car.This business hotel was built in 1934 with an artistic European-style design and can look back on more than 70 years of history. Having a reputation in the Far East as an 'International Mansion', the hotel was the tallest building with a typical Art Deco design in the south-west of Shanghai at that time. It offers guests a bird's-eye view of the city below and looks like an eagle opening its wings, creating an imposing towering monument. The classic European architecture carries profound historical significance. As one of the 6 most famous old hotels in Shanghai, the hotel was widely known all over the world for having accommodated celebrities, administrators and merchants. Many other features are a superb representation of the modern day architecture in Shanghai. The air-conditioned airport hotel offers 239 rooms in total and welcomes its guests in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, a cloakroom and lift access to the upper floors. There is also a hairdressing salon, café and restaurant. Guests may take advantage of the conference facilities, wireless Internet access, room and laundry services (fees apply for both), and a car park.The hotel offers tastefully designed, modern guest rooms and suites. Many of them boast spectacular views of the garden and commercial centres. The interior design of the rooms exudes modern European elegance and spacious comfort which perfectly match the Art Deco architectural style of the hotel. Each room features an en suite bathroom with shower, bathtub and hairdryer, a double bed, Internet access, air conditioning and central heating. Other in-room amenities include a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, a safe, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, and an ironing set.