HOTEL DESCRIPTION
Every era has its pride. Originally built in 1932 Park Hotel Shanghai was ever the symbol and the pride of Shanghai. For nearly thirty years she has held the accolade of being the number one building in the Far East, and for fifty years the tallest building in Shanghai. Even modern skyscrapers have to show their respect to its half-century of glories. The hotel is still an important milestone in the history of Chinese construction and hotel development. Today, the renovated hotel resurrects the European and American Art Deco construction style. Due to its central location in Shanghai it is known locally as "the center of the city. With its elegant facade, luxurious interior, and its links between past and present. Park Hotel Shanghai offers a splendid retreat for discerning visitors to Shanghai.We believe that Park Hotel Shanghai doesn't only have yesterday's glories, but also beautiful future.
Park Hotel Shanghai has 70 years history. Originally built as an investment by four major banks it was the first skyscraper built by Chinese nationals and was the most modern Hotel in Asia during the 1930's. In the early days the hotel had a racetrack in front and the Yellow River Road next to it was called Park Road, so the hotel was named The Park Hotel. The hotel was designed by Hungarian architect Laslo Vodac and built by the Taoyuji Construction Company. Because the building was so tall there was a saying about it, "If you tilted your head to look at the top of building your hat would fall off ". In 1933 a young student Bei Jingmin passed the hotel and was so impressed he couldn't wait to finish his study in Saint John University, he went on to America to study construction and became a famous international architect.
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