Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has officially opened its new Shanghai resort in China.

Located on the banks of Huangpu River, Mandarin Oriental Pudong is housed within Harbour City, a new 62-acre waterfront destination developed by Shanghai Rui Ming real estate company.

The resort, which occupies 111,000sq m (1,195,000 sq ft), features 318 guestrooms and 44 suites along with 210 executive apartments, designed by architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica.

Presidential suites are also available featuring sky garden terraces and views of the Shanghai skyline.

The 2,415 sq m (26,000sq ft) spa features 13 private spa and beauty suites including two couples suites and two VIP suites.

The couples' suites are complete with a thermal steam shower, vanity area and twin treatment beds, while the VIP suites offer a steam shower, twin treatment beds, large vitality baths.

The spa also houses a private consultation space offering Visia complexion analysis.

Water and heat facilities include a crystal steam room, tepidarium chairs, aroma experience showers and saunas and an ice fountain.

Massage and beauty treatments focus on anti-aging, body firming and skincare therapies.

Beauty by Mandarin Oriental salon also features with two beauty rooms, manicure and pedicure stations, and a foot massage lounge.

Linked to The Spa by a central sky-lit garden are the fitness and wellness Centre with a Kinesis wall and Maya Fit virtual trainers; a 25m indoor swimming pool; and a thermal bathing facility.

Dining options include French restaurant Fifty 8° Grill, and Yong Yi Ting offering Jiang Nan Chinese cuisine. All-day kitchen Zest, Qi Bar, Riviera Lobby Lounge and The Mandarin Cake Shop are also available to guests.

A selection of event spaces includes a grand ballroom hosting 500 guests, Oriental Ballroom for 250 guests, plus eight meeting rooms.