Shanghai - A Long Weekend

[amaroo]

We then headed over to Pudong for our 2nd hotel stay for the trip - The Ritz Carlton (Pudong)

Our suite came with some decent views...



Even the kids room had a view...

 

[amaroo]

Spectacular views at night....

 

[amaroo]

The RC lounge is large and very nicely done with stunning views. The lounge is a status free zone .... type of room booking is the key for access here.

The lounge benefits are excellent....

CLUB LEVEL ACCESS
This is an exclusive and luxurious area featuring a separate 24-hour accessible Club Lounge.

FIVE COMPLIMENTARY CULINARY AND BEVERAGE PRESENTATIONS DAILY. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THE TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Breakfast from 6:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
• Mid-day Snacks from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Afternoon Tea from 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
• Hors d’oeuvres from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Evening Snacks from 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

FURTHER WE OFFER YOU THESE ADDITIONAL PRIVILEGES:

• Complimentary local calls and wide selection of international newspapers and magazines
• Secretarial services i.e. printing, copying, facsimile, and courier services (subject to a charge where applicable)
• Complimentary wireless Internet access and computers available for use in the Club Lounge
• 2 hour complimentary use of meeting room in the Club Lounge per stay subject to availability
• Complimentary 1 hour pressing service upon arrival and additional pressing service of 5 pieces during stay upon request
• Complimentary limousine services for short distance rides from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. with minimum 2 hours booking in advance
• Complimentary tea and coffee service to your room anytime of the day
• Caviar Party every Friday at 6 p.m.
• Private check out at the Club Lounge

 

[kermatu]

Wow. Amazing views from the Suite.

 

[get me outta here]

Thanks Amaroo, wonderful insight for me never having been there but having Shanghai in the back of my mind.

 

[amaroo]

Dinner was at the 2* Michelin - Imperial Treasure ... we had pre-ordered the Peking Duck. Delicious!

The steamed fish was also top shelf.

 

[jase05]

Fantastic TR. Brings back plenty of happy memories

 

[Flying mermaid]

We were in Shanghai in 2005 so this brings back some memories. The gorgeous colours of the buildings at night is one of them. No scooters, only bikes and cars when we were there.

I hope Hakkasans was less noisy than the London one - I hated it, because it was so crowded and noisy.

 

[LadyC]

The Peking Duck looks delicious!

 

[amaroo]

Some views of Shanghai

RC is the building on the right



Pedestrian traffic management Shanghai style





Local ferry ride across the Huangpu River



Shanghai old style

 

[carls888]

Great photos, drooling over the meals! The views from the RC are amazing.

 

[Daver6]

I had zero desire to visit Shanghai....until now

 

[amaroo]

Some random pics...







Ritz Carlton Club ... afternoon tea.

 

[amaroo]

Our last night in Shanghai, given we had an early flight in the morning we decided to eat in-house at the RC’s 1* Michelin - Jin Xaun

Cracking views from the table





Exceptional flavours from the kitchen - wonderfull meal!

 

[amaroo]

I hope Hakkasans was less noisy than the London one - I hated it, because it was so crowded and noisy.

The London restaurant has a different tempo with a younger more vibrant clientele, pretty much like London - we loved it it. This one in Shanghai was completely different, more business / refined - much like Shanghai... both meals were excellent though.

 

[Flying mermaid]

The London restaurant has a different tempo with a younger more vibrant clientele, pretty much like London - we loved it it. This one in Shanghai was completely different, more business / refined - much like Shanghai... both meals were excellent though.

Sounds much nicer. I don’t mind a younger vibe and I love London, but having music blasting out so that conversation is impossible doesn’t do anything for me or being told something I wanted to order was off the menu and then seeing it delivered to the next door table, who arrived after us..... Apart from dessert I thought the food was pretty average, but then a staff member I chatted to when l leaving (upstairs away from the noise), said they were having trouble with their kitchen, so maybe an off night. I might give it another try in Shanghai

 

[amaroo]

Up early, into the hotel car, and straight to the CX PVG lounge. Bog standard for a CX lounge these days...



Another bus ride ... terrible way to board!



The menu - didn’t bother eating as we had other plans in Hong Kong.



Nice view of Kai Tak

 

[amaroo]

Hong Kong. The flight from PVG arrived on time and we made tracks for our lunch appointment. The only reason we made a stopover in HKG - lunch at the 3* Michelin Lung King Heen. We’ve been eating here since it opened with The Four Seasons Hotel in 2005. Great hotel and excellent restaurants.... the French restaurant is also very good.

 

[amaroo]

The view from the table



Feeling very relaxed and quite happy with life, it was time to enjoy a couple hours in Hong Kong.

 

[Milboo]

That meal looks amazing.