June 11, 2009
Chengdu Shangri-la Hotel
Tripmile Editor Says
The Shangri-La Hotel, Chengdu is the preeminent international luxury hotel in Chengdu’s cosmopolitan city centre, offering modern grandeur and legendary Shangri-La hospitality in the prosperous capital of Sichuan.
If you are looking for a luxury vacaion in Chengdu, this hotel is the best choice for you !
Hotel’s Official Infomation
Located in the city’s cosmopolitan Jinjiang District, Shangri-La Hotel, Chengdu enjoys spectacular views of the Jinjiang River. The hotel sits adjacent to the stylish 30-storey Shangri-La Office Tower, making the hotel and office complex a landmark in one of China’s most modern and affluent cities.
The hotel consists of 593 luxurious and spacious guestrooms and suites, along with 26 serviced apartments that cater to the unique needs of long-term guests. Boasting Chengdu’s largest and most advanced conference facilities, and 25 minutes from Shuangliu International Airport, the hotel is ideal for both business and leisure travellers.
# Opened: 2007
# Address: 9 East Binjiang Road (Binjiang Dong Lu) Chengdu China
# Postcode: 610021
# Fixed-line phone: 8628-88889999
# Fax: 8628-88886666
# Number of rooms: 593
# Cards Accepted : Master, Visa, AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Chinese Yuan
#Official Site:http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/chengdu/shangrila
Read more about this hotel: Hotel Fact Sheet
The Location of This Hotel
Situated in the city centre of Chengdu, the hotel is 15 minutes from the city’s premier shopping, tourist and business destinations. Our experienced and gracious staff are happy to help you coordinate transportation in and around the city.
Airport Connections
Shangri-La Hotel, Chengdu is approximately 30 minutes from Shuangliu International Airport, which opened in 1983. Taxis and city shuttle buses can be found on the ground floor of the domestic and international arrival halls.
If you would like us to arrange an airport pick-up for you, simply provide your airline name, flight number, and estimated time of arrival when you make your room booking online, or contact the hotel directly at least two days in advance.
Taxis
Taxis in Chengdu are metered, with fares starting at RMB 5 (USD 1). Taxis are available at the hotel or may be hailed from the street. Motorised rickshaws are also available and are cheaper, albeit slower than taxis.
Buses
The most popular bus route is bus No. 16, which runs from Chengdu’s north train station to the south train station along Renmin Nan Road. Regular buses cost RMB 1 (.12 USD), while air-conditioning buses cost RMB 2 (.25 USD).The Chengdu bus system is more comprehensive than other cities in the city. Recently developed high-speed expressways from Chengdu to Chonqing and Leshan have made traveling between the cities much easier and quicker.
To Chunxi Road pedestrian precinct , only 5 minutes drive
To Shuangliu International Airport, just 25 minutes drive
Written by: julie
Filed Under: Chengdu
Tags: Chengdu 5 Stars Hotels, Chengdu Cultural Region of the City Centre
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lee
June 12, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Srhmmj Stayed here for three nights.
Room very nice; got a corner room. Prize I had to pay was that the room was awfully cold. Called technician but was told that A/C could only do cold this time of the year. Staff were swift to bring around a heater but using the heat function of the A/C would have been so much nicer. Shame for a brand-new place.
Talking about staff, I did not feel at all that they were knowledgeable in English. Was struggling with staff at the reception and even more on the phone. Generally, I felt that service standards were not on par with stars that this property has.
Breakfast place is nice but quite weird with the Middle Eastern feature in the midst of Sichuan province, China.
lee
June 12, 2009 at 9:22 pm
Marvelle
I stayed here for three nights for work and had a very peaceful time here. The staff speaks wonderful English – and other languages – and are helpful and prompt with every request. Wake up calls were on time and sent automatically, cabs were on demand, and bartenders at the bar were hilarious.
The breakfast and dinner buffets are pretty uninspired but I never eat at hotel restaurants any way so you shouldn’t expect much. Chengdu is in Sichuan province – among the most famous food in the world – why would you eat in the hotel?
Room was very spacious and had a fantastic view. Automatic night and day curtains were a nice touch. The mini-bar was overpriced (shocker, I know). Shower had nice strong handheld and overhead “waterfall” style spouts.
It’s right on the river and by a very famous bridge and pagoda. There are some great small bars and kareoke across the river and lots of delicious street food stalls to serve the drunken revelry.
As with many fancy places in Asia and China, the hotel’s bar seems to attract a certain groups of ladies who are looking to meet people. Pretty standard at high end hotels and Shangri La is no different. Not aggressive at all.
Great place. Very relaxing and nice to know the one thing you don’t have to sweat in Chengdu is your hotel. What you do have to worry about, however, is the traffic and some of the drivers, but that’s another story.
lee
June 12, 2009 at 9:23 pm
barolobrain
We stayed there for 3 nights as part of a corporate event. As a result of the arrangements, we gained experience with most of the restaurants, bars and other services including tours and spa. This hotel, like most Shangri-La’s, is top notch. Service, quality of room, common areas, etc. is what you would expect. Location is decent and near local restaurants and bar streets. To get to some of the more historical sites, you need to take a taxi or car which can be easily arranged.
There are two restaurants downstairs for breakfast, lunch and dinner and mixed menus (including Western) as well as a nicer Chinese restaurant on the 2nd floor. The bar area is quite nice although pricey as you might expect.
I’d recommend this hotel provided you can get a deal through advance booking or an ebooker. Otherwise, I’d shop around. There are many UNESCO sites around Chengdu but most necessitate a full day trip for each so unless you’re going to hang around and go to the spa, it’s best to shop for value in Chengdu.
lee
June 12, 2009 at 9:23 pm
OleMissTraveler
I have stayed in 3 hotels in Chengdu during the month of June, 2008. Of these 3 hotels The Shangri-La was by far the best. Best location, best resturaunts, and best accomidations.
lee
June 12, 2009 at 9:24 pm
The Shangri-La Chengdu surpassed expectation.
Wonderful hotel with all the facilities you expect from a 5 star hotel – superb business centre, gym, health club and spa.
The rooms are well appointed with fabulous bathrooms, bed and lounge areas.
Well worth paying the little bit extra to upgrade to Horizon Club (free breakfast and evening cocktails in your own private space on the 36th floor).
Service brilliant throughout the hotel.
lee
June 12, 2009 at 9:24 pm
I stayed at the Shangri-La Chengdu after my travel plans beyond Chengdu were aborted due to the Sichuan Earthquake. The facility and it’s management were exceptional. I was especially impressed with the steps taken by management to ensure the comfort and safety of all guests following the quake by doing a complete facility inspection before allowing people to go to their rooms.
We were unable to enjoy several of the features of the hotel due to the quake, but it’s safe to say that our greatest hardship was that the Guinness beer tap in the Irish pub within the hotel was damaged… so no Guinness for us!
The rooms were nice and large and the internet was fast. Beds were comfortable.
Overall, a well managed hotel in a great location.
lee
June 12, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Waauw, Every time that I visit Chengdu I fall back in love with the place, There’s just somekind of special atmosphere here that somehow got me addicted to this city. And how it has been growing these last years, unbelievable.
Shangri-La is just on of those beautifull places in town that really make this a home away from home. Nice Clean rooms, it is not the cheapest hotel, but you wont find anything better here. The food was really great and there is an Irish Pub called Mooney’s aswell, Always good to have that pint away from home.
Staff are very friendly, Always wiling to help and If it is your first time in China or in Chengdu, ask the staff for a Taxi-Book, It is a small bilingual booklet, designed for foreigners, all the adresses you might need are in it. Perfect for people who do not master the language and this will really help you find youre way around town. I even found one in Chongqing so they are really becoming widely available, finally.
lee
June 12, 2009 at 9:25 pm
The hotel is great and the staff is world class. The location is perfect for Chengdu. It’s just far enough from the city center to miss the congestion, but close enough to reach easily. It has the best restaurant set-up that I have seen. There are 9 separate ethnic food choices within one space. You can choose one or try all of them as a buffet. I also liked the option to use an ATM right on site. There are two banks located on site in the annex that connects the two towers. There is also a Bently car dealer showroom about to open in the annex. One of the most picturesque buildings, just across the street, houses a famous restaurant. The building spans the river, and is a must see attraction. There are several other good local restaurants within easy walking distance. Two major rivers join less than a block from the hotel and the area has special significance to many in China.
I spent almost a week at this hotel and I have nothing but good things to say about my experience.
lee
June 12, 2009 at 9:25 pm
It was my first time in Chengdu, so I chose a hotel chain that I have a lot of faith in – and wasn’t disappointed. The Shangri-La is a beautiful hotel. The entrance is certainly very grand, up a private ramp with a florally decorated middle section reminiscent of the carved stone areas above which ancient Emperor’s palanquins were borne.
The customer service, as always, was top notch, and they seemed to be expecting me, instead of treating me quizzically like an alien at some other hotels. They gave me, by chance a beautiful 1-room suite, and it was absolutely beautiful. It was so nice I didn’t really want to mess up the bed! The 3 TVs were probably OTT (including a small flat screen you can watch from the bath) but my goodness it was something else.
Also the hotel had wonderful views – it directly faces the river, with some old traditional buildings nearby, and what looked to be a thriving restaurant and nightlife area across the far bank. I didn’t explore but it seemed to be a fun place to go if one wanted something outside of the hotel.
It was the best thing about my stay in Chengdu (a pretty city, shame about the pollution) and won’t stay anywhere else unless the Shangri-La is full.
lee
June 12, 2009 at 9:26 pm
I had the pleasure of spending 2 weeks at the Shangri-La in Chengdu and was very impressed to say the least. I had a junior suite and it was extremely well appointed with wonderful bed linens and a very comfortable bed. As I have back problems this was a concern of mine and I was more than happy with it. As for the staff and the level of service,once again I was very impressed. Almost all of the staff spoke a little English and if they could not they were more than happy to find someone right away to help you.
I have stayed at many 5 star hotels in the USA and I found this hotel to compare to any of them. Service was quick and and gracious, the food was very well prepared(I am in the restaurant business) and if you were in need of anything you just had to ask. I am going back in December and hope to get a room there again. I would highly reccomend this hotel to my friends.It was a very great treat for me.They were very helpful in getting me a translator and also finding a package that had been delayed in arriving at the hotel. Excellent experience.