Opening in late 2009, the Peninsula Shanghai will be the ninth property in The Peninsula Hotels' portfolio. Located on the historic Bund in Shanghai, on the banks of the Huangpu River and conveniently located near the shopping capital of Nanjing Road, The Peninsula Shanghai offers commanding city and garden views.

The Peninsula Shanghai's 235 guestrooms, including 55 suites, are equipped with a self-contained dressing room and walk-in closet that includes a seated dressing table, the signature Peninsula valet box for discreet pick-up and delivery of polished shoes, laundry and dry cleaning, a large electronic safe, a luggage rack for two suitcases, Internet radio, weather display panel, and a nail dryer. The Peninsula Shanghai's exclusive technology, designed and created in- house by The Peninsula Hotels' team of engineers, includes complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, a bedside panel with remote control capabilities to adjust the room environment with a touch of a button, interfaced Entertainment Centre with a 46-inch LCD television and enhanced international television programming, CD/DVD player with 5.1 sound bar and Internet radio, four-in-one fax/printer/scanner/photocopier machine, dual voltage outlets (110V/220V), individual thermostat and humidity control and a complete Nutrition Centre with a fully stocked mini-bar, Nespresso coffee machine, tea-making facilities, weather panel, iPod docking station and more.

The Peninsula Shanghai features a collection of five restaurants and bars offering a variety of cuisines and ambiences. Occupying 13,455 square feet, The Peninsula Spa by ESPA offers seven treatment rooms and two VIP suites, heat experiences, highly-trained therapists and ESPA products as well as an indoor swimming pool and Fitness Centre. The Peninsula Shanghai will continue the tradition of Rolls-Royce cars transporting Peninsula guests. Accessed from the street through a dedicated entrance or from the lobby, the two-story, 75,000-square-foot Peninsula Arcade features over 25 luxury brands, together with a hairdressing salon and The Peninsula Boutique. For more information, visit www.peninsula.com.