All of the guest rooms epitomize the finest in luxury accommodations, offering oversize bathrooms with separate shower and bath tub. The guest rooms feature a generous work space with high-speed internet. Stay entertained international cable channels and BOSE sound system. The hotel, formerly the State Guest House of Shanghai, has a rich heritage having served Chinese historical figures such as Chairman Mao Zedong and Premier Zhou Enlai. During the War of Liberation, the hotel was the headquarters of the Communist Party in Shanghai. The classically styled hotel is centrally located along tranquil Ruijin Er Road, close to Huaihai Road's luxury retail, the quaint shops at Tianzifang, and the trendsetting Xintiandi bars and restaurants.