The accommodation overlooks 10,000 m² of beautiful gardens and is spread across three unique buildings, the historical Cathay Building (built in 1929), the lavish mid-1930s suite-only Grosvenor House and the modern Cathay Garden executive wing. 103 of the 208 executive rooms are garden-view rooms. The hotel, with its many facets, flavours and features, is a reminder of how a truly 'grand' hotel should be.

With one of the best locations in Shanghai, the hotel is conveniently situated close to Huaihai Road, the 'Champs-Élysées' of Shanghai.

The 'Fortune Palace' (Cathay Building) is a combination of a multifunctional banquet hall and private banquet rooms - all decorated in international themes. Featuring carved teak panelling, museum-quality vintage European ceiling lamps and exquisite teak floors, the Fortune Palace's ambience takes diners on a journey to a finer era of unstinting quality and opulence.