In the commercial Pudong area of this hustling, bustling, hot city, the first five-star hotel stands like a beacon of modernity reflecting the city?s place as a capital of business. Superb Chinese influenced decor is the perfect complement to the wonderful array of up-to-the-minute facilities, highlighting China?s successful attempts to blend the ancient world with the new millennium.-Five Star Grading National Tourism Administration January 1999-Hotel Modeling Plate Government August 1999