Shanghai New Asia Hotel was constructed in 1943. It is a 9 storey mansion and was the first hotel in Shanghai which was funded, designed, built and managed by Chinese. The hotel was renovated in 2003, retaining its original look, but improving its facilities and changing its interior decoration.

There are three main restaurants in the hotel that serve a mix of cuisine. The White Clouds Hall provides Cantonese food, the Sea Clouds Hall serves Shanghai styles, and the French Restaurant serves "western" food.

The hotel has a post office, a ticket reservation office, a billiards room, a sauna a dancing hall, karaoke and a gymnasium. The business center is equipped fax, printer, photocopying and access to various meeting rooms.