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The downtown Nanjing Grand Hotel (China) towers over Jiangsu Province and is located next to two universities. This hotel is also close to attractions which include the Provincial Sports Center and historical sights dating back hundreds of years. Guests are near a tower dating back to 1382 that contained drums used to welcome guests and warn of marauders. Also close to this hotel is the the Dazhong Ting pavilion, which contains a 25-ton bronze bell from the same period; the magnificent mausoleum for Sun Yat-sen, widely revered as the founder of modern China. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Zijin Shan (Purple Gold Mountain), which got its name from its purple shades but now covered by dense forests, is a great excursion.
Guests can enjoy an outdoor pool, sauna, steam room, fitness center, full-service health spa and it's own marina. Other hotel features include wireless Internet access, conference and banquet facilities, event catering and a business center with a technology help desk. In addition to 24-hour room service, guests can choose from Chinese dishes, including abalone, at the elaborate Dragon Palace on the 24th floor; regional Chinese cuisine in Zhong Cai Guan; Japanese delicacies in Nogoya; private dining in Phoenix Gardens; Garden of Eden's Western fare; buffets in the Oasis; and spirits and sax music in the Goodman Bar.
The 24-story downtown Nanjing hotel features 305 guestrooms and 16 suites with city views, high-speed Internet access, premium cable channels, laptop computer safes, minibars, refrigerators, bathrobes and slippers. The hotel features suites suited for families on longer-than-usual stays. Families also can book interconnecting rooms.
About 300 kilometers, or 189 miles, northwest of Shanghai, Nanjing, one of the six ancient metropolises of China, boasts a history of more than 2,400 years. The Grand Hotel puts leisure and business travelers right in the middle of history, just not among the hustle and bustle commonly found in a downtown of a fast-developing city like Nanjing.
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