ADVERTISEMENT.
The Astor House Hotel Co., La.,
SHANGHAI, CHINA.
THE situation of the hotel is unique, affording a close connection with the business centre of Shanghai, and yet, in its isolated position, being severed from the noise and traffic of the Model Settlement." The new addition to the hotel is an imposing five-storied structure, the ground floors being occupied by numerous stores. The remaining four stories contain about 200 bed-rooms, each being an outside room, and furnished with its own private hot and cold bath.
The old portion of the hotel is composed of large, spacious bed and reading-rooms, in which periodicals from almost every country in the world are to be found, an American bar, where the traveller can refresh himself as if he were in his own native town; billiard-rooms, lounge- rooms, etc., etc.
The public dining-room, aptly termed the "Gem of the East," seats 350 people. For the convenience of commercial men entertaining their Chinese friends and customers to a 'foreign" dinner, private dining-rooms are always in readiness.
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Having its own ice-making and refrigerating plant, the company can procure and store delicacies from all parts of the world.
In the sultry summer months, electric fans waft cooling breezes throughout the hotel, while steam warms every nook and corner in the winter.
Three electric safety automatic elevators run continuously. Four huge Crossley engines supply the light, for which 2,000 lamps are necessary.
The rates range from $6 (Mex.) daily, upwards. American plan. Special monthly rates. Any further information will be supplied on application to the Manager.
The next innovation at the hotel will be a special private buffet and billiard-room, specially designed for the comfort and accommodation of the hotel's resident guests.
W. BRAUEN,
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