When rif and I were in Shanghai, we had coffee and dessert at the lounge in Andaz Shanghai, said to be the first of the Hyatt Andaz brand to be launched in Asia. The Andaz name means “personal style” in Urdu, driven by a philosophy that celebrates, respects and caters to guest’s personal preferences. Unfortunately, […]
During my 5 days in Shanghai, I found the city a melting pot of food culture. Restaurants and hotel kitchens are lead by renowned chefs and entrepreneurs from all over the world — eager to serve you all kinds of cuisine in the most authentic way possible. Let’s just say I ate very well in this […]
For new hotels, art isn’t just a decoration. It has become a fundamental and ornamental element in a hotel design to allow guests to have deeper thoughts about their overall experience. At Mandarin Oriental Pudong, art integrates into the hotel architecture, design and concept – it is part of the hotel identity and vibe. The […]
