Location. Set in the Baoshan district of northern Shanghai bordering the East China Sea, the Crowne Plaza Lake Malaren Shanghai is adjacent to the scenic Lake Malaren Golf Club, 0.5 kilometer (0.3 mile) from Lake Malaren Botanical Garden, 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) from Hongqiao International Airport and 33 kilometers (20.5 miles) from Shanghai Art Museum.
Hotel Features. The Crowne Plaza Lake Malaren Shanghai offers an on-site fitness center with a recreation court and an indoor pool. This Shanghai hotel also features a spa with 10 private rooms specializing in various treatments such as ayurvedic massages or feet reflexology therapy. There is also a business center with high-speed Internet access (surcharge) and complimentary wireless data connectivity. Copying, faxing and printing facilities are also available. This hotel also features 12 meeting rooms ranging in size from 30.7 square meters (330.5 square feet) to 665.3 square meters (7,161.3 square feet). Meeting rooms are furnished with DVD players, projectors, microphones, stage lights and other audiovisual equipment. For dining options, there are two on-site restaurants and two lounges. The Coffee Shop on the first floor serves buffets featuring international fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Chinese Restaurant on the second floor serves a Cantonese menu along with three private dining rooms available upon reservation. The Lobby Lounge offers an assortment of beverages, light snacks and an array of cakes and other pastries. The Wine Bar on the second floor offers selections of wine and other beverages. The hotel also offers catering service for special events. Pets are not allowed on this property.
Guestrooms. The eight-story Crowne Plaza Lake Malaren Shanghai's 274 guestrooms offer cable television, individually- controlled air conditioning and turndown service. Additional amenities include minibars, desks, in-room safes, separate hanging closets and windows that open. Rooms also feature private bathrooms with bathrobes and bathtubs. This Shanghai hotel provides 24-hour room service.
Expert Tip. The Crowne Plaza Lake Malaren Shanghai is 26 kilometers (16.2 miles) from the Shanghai Circus World. Built in 1999, this arena includes exotic animals and showcases the Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe.