Newly opened in January 2004, the Shangri-La Hotel is situated in the Eastern District of Zhongshan, approximately 15 minutes from the ferry providing access to Hong Kong, 90 minutes from Shenzhen and two hours from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airports.Hotel amenities include 24-hour room service, currency exchange, gift shop, pastry shop, clinic, car rental services, babysitting, business center, drugstore, laundry/valet services, parking, safe deposit box, tour desk, and shuttle service to/from the ferry. Drinks and dining are available at any of the property's four onsite venues including the Lobby Lounge serving drinks and snacks, Deli-Plus for fast food, Shang Palace offering Cantonese/Zhongshanese cuisine, and Caf??-Plus which boasts an International menu. For recreation, guests will enjoy the aerobic/dance studios, fitness center, an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, massage facilities, sauna, and steam room. The spa will be open in May 2004.Guest rooms feature cable TVs, dataports, high-speed Internet access, voicemail, in-room safes, mini-bars, direct-dial telephones, coffeemakers, and full-size writing desks. The Horizon Club floor and guest rooms will be opened in May 2004.