The New Century Hotel (Xinkaiyuan Dajiudian) is a Sino-French joint venture four star hotel located only 2km from the Bund, and within walking distance of Sichuan Road, one of Shanghai's commercial streets. It is about 25 minutes drive to Hongqiao Airport and 10 minutes to the railway station. There are more than 200 guestrooms and 190 apartment within the 33 floor New Century Hotel. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, ADSL internet socket, in-room safe, IDD and satellite TV. The hotel also has several restaurants, the Chinese Restaurant serves Cantonese cuisine; the Washington Restaurant provides buffet and western food. There is also a Japanese Restaurant. The New Century Hotel also caters well for business guests. The Shanghai Ballroom can hold up to 300 people and is equipped with up to date audio visual system. Other facilities including a beauty salon, gymnasium, sauna and massage center, shops and ticket reservation desk.