As Shanghai prepares to host World Expo 2010, a stylish new 5-star lifestyle hotel Yue Shanghai has joined WORLDHOTELS as a First Class Collection affiliate.

In the heart of the Chinese metropolis, Yue Shanghai is located in an oasis of greenery beside picturesque Century Park in Pudong. Parkland views are among the most relaxing in the city, enjoyed from private balconies from most of the 264 rooms and suites.

�Conveniently located only minutes from the Expo, the hotel is ideally situated for guests to enjoy the fresh air, tranquil morning walks and jogging in the park,� said Roland Jegge, Vice President for WORLDHOTELS Asia Pacific.

The distinctive setting is underlined by Yue Shanghai�s slogan �Where nature meets style�, which General Manager Addison Wong describes as �not just a marketing message, but a way of being�.

High-speed internet access, plus 32� LCD TVs, IPTV and Ipod docks are among state-of-the-art room features, designed with travelling business executives in mind.

Recreational facilities include a fitness centre, with sauna and spa for relaxation.

Facilities extend to a club lounge and business centre, while international menus are served at both all-day restaurant Gusto on the Green.

Conference facilities accommodate up to 214 delegates in a theatre setting and 144 in classroom style, with banqueting for up to 130 and receptions for up to 170 guests.

Pudong International Airport is only 15 minutes from the hotel by Maglev High Speed Train, and Lujiazui Finance & Trade Zone is also nearby.

Guests stay at Yue Shanghai can enjoy Best Available Rate starting from RMB 880 inclusive of daily breakfast for one person.

As the cosmopolitan city takes centre stage for this year�s World Expo, Yue Shanghai is WORLDHOTELS� seventh affiliate in the marketing network�s Shanghai portfolio, joining the Central Hotel Shanghai, Donghu Hotel, Grand Central Shanghai, New World Mayfair, The Seagull on the Bund, and The Everbright International Hotel.

Yue Shanghai Hotel�s Address: No. 800 Hua Mu Road, Pudong, Shanghai 201204, China

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