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The master bedroom of the serviced apartment in the Shanghai Center.

This week we look at a serviced apartment offered by the Shanghai Center on Nanjing Road W. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is spacious (227 square meters) and full of light and also has plenty of storage space.
The Shanghai Center has a range of apartments available, from studio sized 47 square meters to a four-bedroom, 384-square-meter penthouse. Rentals for the apartments range between US$2,300 and US$15,000 per month (based on yearly rental fees).
With an open living and dining area, the apartment featured has two separate balconies which look over the terrace garden and swimming pools. All of Shanghai Center’s serviced apartments come fully furnished with twice-weekly maid service and linen changes, satellite television, 24-hour customer and concierge service and use of the eighth-floor grassed terrace and children’s playground.
The best thing about these apartments, however, is that they come complete with membership to the Portman Ritz Carlton’s health club. This exclusive health club has both an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, weights room, aerobics room, indoor tennis court, squash/racquetball courts, sauna, pool tables and more.
One drawback is that the minimalist interior design makes them look quite hotel-like and not very homely. But the muted beige tones and marble floors are extremely adaptable and will accommodate individual tastes well.
Another great feature of the threebedroom apartment is the walk-in robe/storage area adjoining the second bedroom.
The bathrooms are also modern and the master bedroom ensuite features a separate shower recess and bathtub.
The apartments are not cheap but compared with many others around town they offer excellent value for money because they are newly renovated and designed for comfort. The Shanghai Center leases apartments over different periods and at different prices.
Apartments can be rented nightly or for one-, three-, six- and 12-month periods.

Size: 227 square meters
Address: 1376 Nanjing Rd W.
Price: US$7,700-US$8,100
Tel: 6279-8502