The Astor House Hotel is ideally located in the heart of bund. The exclusive shopping and business center/ Nanjing Road is within easy reach. With its Victorian- and Baroque-style architecture dating back 160 years/it was formerly known as the Richard Hotel/one of the first Western hotels in China. Although renovations have been done to upgrade the amenities/the hotel still retains its original architecture. Ideal for shopping is Nanjing Road to the East and to the West is the Shanghai Grand Theatre. Utell Superior Selection - Offers the traveller quality rooms and facilities making their stay, whether business or leisure, relaxing and comfortable.