In every great metropolis there is one special place where the excitement of life revolves around you – business, culture, the arts, leisure, shopping and fine dining. And for more than twenty years in Shanghai that special place has been Shanghai Centre. A Shanghai icon since opening in 1990, Shanghai Centre is centrally located on Nanjing Road West, one of Shanghai's most famous streets. The unique East meets West aesthetics of Shanghai Centre, designed by the renowned architectural firm of John Portman & Associates, fits perfectly with the experience of living in one of Asia's most dynamic cities. Often called a city within in a city, Shanghai Centre encompasses 472 premium serviced apartments, 30, 000 square meters of prime office space, an exclusive three-level retail plaza, and a spacious exhibition Atrium. There is also a world-class performance theatre and a platinum five-star hotel.