Liston Hotel Shanghai in Shanghai ★★★★  

The Liston Hotel is a business and conference hotel that is situated by Huating Lake in Thames Town. The vicinity includes over 400 acres of lakeside landscape. Shops can be found just 5 minutes from the accommodation, whilst the nearest tourist centre is some 15 minutes away in Sheshan. The centre of Shanghai is some 30 minutes from the hotel and Shanghai station can be reached in 40 minutes by car. This 4-storey hotel comprises 63 elegantly furnished guest rooms, as well as conference rooms, function rooms, Chinese restaurants and bars. Sitting on 400 acres of lakeside landscape, the hotel is the perfect place to enjoy a British-style afternoon tea whilst admiring views of the blue waves rippling on the lake and listening to the melodious British village church bell ringing in the background. The hotel's rooms and suites are of a high quality with a pleasant decor. The en suite rooms (bathtub/shower) include hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, stereo, Internet access and a safe. Minibar/fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, ironing set and a washing machine also come as standard. The rooms are air-conditioned and come with heating and a balcony/terrace. No smoking rooms are available. The hotel features a massage room, perfect for helping guests to relax. Everyday the hotel offers different appetisers, delicious Ningbo cuisine and original Shanghainese dishes. Breakfast is served in buffet style and midday and evening meals are available a la carte or from a set menu. The hotel is situated by the lakeside in Thames Town. It is near the Xinsongjiang road, 20 minutes from the Songjiang industrial area and 30 minutes from Shanghai city centre.