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Kerry Hotel, Pudong, Shanghai
Contemporary comforts for the business minded
The contemporary Kerry Hotel, Pudong, Shanghai was built for the young and young at heart. While the rooms are spacious and comfortable, the fun starts when you step out the door. — and tykes will find sheer delight in the big, bright adventure zone, complete with a ball pit and three-story slide.
The scrumptious weekend brunch is nice for families, though parents should get a sitter to indulge in a tomahawk steak at The MEET or an IPA created in-house at The BREW. Located in Pudong, the popular hotel pleases with friendly staff and an easygoing atmosphere.
The scrumptious weekend brunch is nice for families, though parents should get a sitter to indulge in a tomahawk steak at The MEET or an IPA created in-house at The BREW. Located in Pudong, the popular hotel pleases with friendly staff and an easygoing atmosphere.
Our Inspector's Highlights
- Located in Shanghai’s rapidly developing Pudong central business district, the modern Forbes Travel Guide Recommended hotel has everything you’ll need, including a connected mall that houses a mix of local retailers and international brands like H&M, World Health Store and Muji.
- With tons of shopping just next door, you don’t have to worry about forgetting anything at home. The retail outlets here will satisfy any shopaholic’s craving.
- The COOK eating center features 11 different kitchens and champagne brunch.
- The hotel’s spa offers signature wushu (Chinese martial arts) treatments that will leave even the most stressed-out businessman relaxed and rejuvenated after a long day.
Things to Know
- Business travelers will adore the enormous fitness center — it’s a full-fledged gym that even locals use.
- Families seeking a place to play will be ecstatic to find the Shanghai hotel’s Adventure Zone (complete with a three-story slide that will delight kids of all ages), where kids can safely run around to their heart’s content.
- Brewery tours and tasting classes with the brewmaster and tailor-made private labels can be arranged upon request.
The Rooms
- The commodious guest rooms and suites at Kerry Hotel, Pudong, Shanghai are floored with soft wall-to-wall carpeting.
- Inside the deluxe rooms you’ll find a couch area with a coffee table, books and a fruit bowl. There’s also a hardwood desk and a comfortable rolling chair, which make catching up on e-mails or doing business a breeze.
- The plush, comfortable beds are outfitted with white Egyptian cotton sheets and a fluffy duvet, and are capped by four queen pillows (two down, two foam) at the headboard.
- Sweeping views of the Pudong horizon will allow you to relax in the Forbes Travel Guide Recommended hotel while gazing out at the rapidly growing city.
The Restaurants
- The COOK is Kerry Hotel, Pudong, Shanghai’s all-day dining facility. It features a unique swipe card system that allows you to order a range of dishes à la carte, from spicy tuna rolls to hot bowls of laksa filled with eggs, shrimp and noodles.
- The BREW, just next door to The COOK, has solid pub fare if you want to watch the game while noshing on pizzas, salads, fish and chips or burgers with curly fries.
- The MEET is the hotel’s sumptuous fine dining restaurant. The top-notch steakhouse is famous for its aging room and signature tomahawk steaks that come with side dishes and all the trimmings.
- Kerry Hotel, Pudong, Shanghai houses a unique bar: The BREW, an Australian-designed contemporary craft brewery that blends modern décor with a warm atmosphere. On tap at the brewery are six signature beers and one cider, which are created by the resident brewmaster in-house.
- A pub-style menu, with favorites like fish and chips and burgers, and a nice spirit selection make The BREW a great spot where you can spend an afternoon.
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