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Astor House Hotel

Shanghai property near Peace Hotel

Property Amenities

Astor House Hotel, with its Victorian- and Baroque-style architecture dating back 160 years, was formerly known as the Richard Hotel, one of the first Western hotels in China. Though renovations have updated the amenities, the hotel maintains is original architecture.


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The Astor House Hotel offers meeting rooms and conference rooms, with audiovisual equipment, that can seat 25–300. Internet access is available in public areas. Click the link below for more details.


Internet access: High-speed wired Internet access is available (surcharge) in meeting rooms and conference hall. Wireless access (surcharge) is available in the lobby.

Conference/function room(s): Three rooms are available. The smallest holds 25, the largest, a ballroom, can seat up to 300.



  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Number of rooms: 130
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Bar/lounge
  • Number of floors: 6
  • Room service
  • Beauty services
  • Business services
  • Cell phone/mobile rental
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Computer rental
  • Concierge desk
  • Concierge services
  • Conference room(s)
  • Currency exchange
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Elevator/lift attendant
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Express check- in
  • Express check-out
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Internet access in public areas - surcharge
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Massage - treatment room(s)
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (free)
  • Parking (secure)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk
  • Secretarial services
  • Security guard
  • Shoe shine
  • Tour assistance
  • Translation services
  • Wedding services

Accessibility Options

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.



  • Accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom
  • In-room accessibility
  • Accessibility equipment for the deaf
  • Handicapped parking

Rooms

Astor House Hotel has 130 guestrooms, including three types of suites. Each guestroom includes high-speed Internet access and a satellite TV with premium cable channels such as ESPN and CNN.


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Room Amenities


  • High-speed Internet access
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Air conditioning
  • Climate control
  • Phone
  • Multi-line phone
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Wake-up calls
  • Housekeeping
  • Turndown service
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • In-room massage available
  • Sewing kit
  • Slippers
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
  • Window opens
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Smoking permitted
  • Satellite television service

Dining


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Richard’s Restaurant - Decorated in Baroque style. Serves traditional Asian, Shanghainese cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is served in the Peacock Hall. Open early morning till early evening.

Richard’s Coffee Bar - Lobby café serving cocktails, coffee, and food. Open early morning till early evening.

Richard’s Old Bar - Outfitted with wood floors and pictures of Old Shanghai. Offers a selection of whiskeys and liquors. Internet access (surcharge) also available.


Shanghai Morning - Well-known Shanghai restaurant; Shanghai and Western food.


Peakcock Hall - A functional banquet hall with a capacity of 100 people.


Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.


  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time is 2 PM
  • Check-out time is Noon
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