SHANGRI LA HOTEL ZHONGSHAN the city known for its cleanliness and tranquility. Zhongshan lies in the Pearl River Delta region of Guangdong Province. This first class hotel sits within walking distance of the city center, and a mere fifteen minute drive from the Zhongshan ferry port, where travelers can find easy access to Hong Kong. The Shangri La Hotel boasts the city's largest ballroom, as well as ten multi purpose meeting rooms. On site professional meeting planners and banquet managers help gatherings proceed smoothly. When guests are ready for recreation, they may take a dip in the indoor pool, play tennis, indulge in a massage or simply kick back in the steam room. After working up a sweat, visitors can clean up and visit one of the hotel's bars and restaurants. The Shang Palace offers Cantonese/Zhongshanese cooking, and the thirteen themed private dining rooms. This restaurant also serves dim sum breakfasts. The Café Plus dishes up international foods from three open kitchens. Diners might want to try the Noodle and Soup station. Deli Plus is the place for a more Western experience of cyber surfing over a cup of steaming latte. Guest may join the see and be seen crowd of Zhongshan gathering at the Lobby Lounge for live music and cocktails. Less social creatures can simply gaze at the Shangri La's beautiful and extensive landscaped gardens. The Shangri La Hotel is a 17 floor building with 463 guestrooms and suites. Business travelers can take advantage of the Club floors, which offer guestrooms with added benefits such as private fax machines, personal voice mail and executive sized desks. All guestrooms offer air conditioning, satellite television, and direct dial phones. The Shangri La is aptly named. Business travelers and vacationers alike will find it a place of bliss and delight.