At hotel pools, get the best splash for your cash
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SUMMER is a time to become more active and to shake off some weight from eating a little too much ice cream. But in the humid, hot weather in Shanghai, exercising outdoors can be stressful for both the body and mind. Whether you are travelling to Shanghai or living in the city, some top hotels are offering fitness centers with state-of-the-art gym equipment and breathtakingly beautiful swimming pools that turn exercising into an enjoyable pleasure.
Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai
The 500-square gym of Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai is located on the 4th floor of the hotel.
Fully equipped with aerobic machines including treadmills, cross trainers, upright bicycles, recumbent bicycles and stair masters, all with a touch screen offering TV services and Internet connectivity. The hotel’s professional trainers are available to provide guidance at all time, ensuring your trainings are conducted in a safe manner.
Meanwhile, a well-designed temperature controlled indoor 25-meter-long lap pool is sitting under a sky-dome space.
In the changing room, there are tropical rainforest style showers and 360-degree spray experience shower and Jacuzzi. The guests and members can also relax in volcanic sauna, steam room and relaxation room offering a motorized bed and TV screen.
Hyatt Regency Shanghai, Wujiaochang
The newly opened Hyatt Regency Shanghai, Wujiaochang aims to maximize the convenience of both the accommodation and the function spaces through first-class service.
Guests of the hotel can access the 24-hour gym on the eighth floor, which is fully equipped with Life Fitness cardio and strength machines featuring built-in entertainment and fitness tracking monitors.
Inspired by a tranquil pond in the urban oasis, the 25-meter indoor swimming pool with infinity edge is a soothing place to relax and play surrounded by glass windows yielding city views. Guests can also unwind in the spacious whirlpool with underwater massage loungers. Soft sandstone floors naturally merge with the pool to create the impression of a natural waterfront environment.
Park Hyatt Shanghai
The Water’s Edge of Park Hyatt Shanghai located on the 85th floor is officially the city’s highest pool, spa and fitness facility. The staff and therapists hope that visitors will leave feeling “on top of the world.”
Water’s Edge has been inspired by the quiet strength and fluid nature of water, and the services and treatments provided are all related to cleansing, detoxifying and refreshing the mind and body.
The 20-meter-long infinity pool, a heated whirlpool and a dry sauna are lined in shimmering turquoise mosaic tiles. Surrounded by rosewood cabinets, organic fiberglass sculptures and Venetian lights with views of the Bund and Huangpu River, the vast pool area resembles that of an elegant mansion. At one end of the pool area, a spacious tai chi “courtyard” is where a master will lead tai chi sessions every morning.
Pudong Shangri-La,
East Shanghai
The full range of recreation and leisure facilities at Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai includes two swimming pools and two fully equipped fitness centers. Residents of the Grand Tower can also enjoy the swimming pool and a 24-hour access to the health club.
Guests can join a customized one-on-one swimming session with coach Mao Jiajun opening to all ages and levels, whether experienced swimmers hoping to perfect their skills or amateurs who have never stepped into a pool before. Mao has 15 years of experience as a professional swimmer and his accolades include medals in the Chinese national swimming competition in 2011 to gold-level coach status at multiple athletic institutions.
This summer, the iKandy UltraLounge is also returning to the hotel. The poolside UltraLounge is decorated in shades of candy pink with an ultraviolet glow.
With a seating capacity of 130, iKandy is a place where people can hangout around the pool while sipping cocktails like the strawberry mule and apple and elder flower Collins to bring down the summer heat. Every Sunday from 11am to 8pm, iKandy hosts a pool party with a cover charge of 150 yuan (US$23) which includes one glass of champagne.
Grand Millennium Shanghai Hongqiao
Located on the third floor of the hotel, the fitness center has a total space of 600 square meters. The gym is fully equipped with state-of-the-art cardio machines, weight machines and free weights.
A place with quiet ambiance, it allows guests to pick from a wide range of exercises. In the separate studio, aerobics classes with personal trainers are available.
The hotel also offers a 360-degree natural light, temperature controlled swimming pool all year round as well as sauna and steam bath.
The fitness center is opened to the public as well with annual membership for individuals, couples or families to choose from.
Conveniently located in close proximity to sightseeing and shopping destinations, the Grand Millennium Shanghai Hongqiao is only 15 minutes’ drive to Hongqiao International Airport, and the metro is a 5-minute walk away.
Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai
Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai is known for its “007 pool” featured in the 2012 film “Skyfall.” The infinity swimming pool offers one of the best views of the Shanghai skyline, and a swim overlooking the magnificent panorama of skyscrapers is not to be missed.
The hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center featuring Technogym equipment.
Located on the 41st floor of the hotel, the swimming pool can be exclusively yours from 11pm for two hours with canapé and selected wines and champagne. Take a sip, lay on the cozy lounge with floor-to-ceiling view in front of you and cherish the best moment of your life with the one you want to share with.
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