LOCATION: Unique and modern in its architectural design and complete in facilities, Hotel Equatorial Shanghai was opened in June 1991. This hotel complex comprises three sections. A 9-storey block boasts a shopping arcade on the first level which is complemented by 8,000 square metres of office space on levels two to eight.

Hotel Equatorial Shanghai is ideally located at the busy junction of Huashan Road and Yanan Road West which is in the heart of Shanghai's business district and only a short distance away from the main shopping area of Shanghai. The hotel is just 12 km from the Hongqiao International Airport, 7 km from the harbour and 5 km from the railway station. It is also within a ten-minute drive of the Shanghai International Exhibition Centre and Shanghai Mart while only a short walking distance from the Shanghai Exhibition Centre.

ACCOMMODATION: The Equatorial comprises 509 luxuriously furnished guest rooms and suites. Each room features a host of modern facilities that befit a superior hotel, like electronic door key locks, electronic bedside control panel, air-conditioning with individual temperature control, in-room safe, hair dryer, mini bar, coffee and tea making facilities, IDD telephone with bathroom extension, separate data port line, satellite TV, in-house movies, video on demand and of course 24-hour room service is also available. In addition, the Equator Club Floor caters to the needs of discerning corporate guests.

RESTAURANT: There are 6 award winning food and beverage outlets that include the signature restaurants of Golden Phoenix offering Chinese cuisine, Kampachi, traditional Japanese fare, as well as the 24 hour coffee shop, Steak House, Korean Restaurant plus the lobby lounge and 24 hour room service.

MEETINGS & CONVENTION: The famed Imperial Hall is Hotel Equatorial Shanghai's most celebrated meeting space: a pillarless conference centre measuring full 768 square metres in area and newly decorated. Capable of accommodating 700 for a cocktail reception, 700 seated theatre -style or 320 for a formal dinner, the Imperial Hall is an ideal choice venue for many prestigious business events, IT exhibitions and glamorous weddings. The Imperial Hall is equipped with an immense moveable stage, a state-of-the-art sound system and a wireless microphone system. The use of giant video monitors can be easily arranged.

RECREATION: Located on the 4th floor is an all in one health and recreation centre - The Shanghai International Club. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, Aerobics room, tennis court, squash court, gymnasium, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi plus hot and cold plunge pools, massage service, relaxation room, poolside cafe and Carita hair and beauty salon.