Bordering Huaihaizhong Street and Huaihai Middle Road, the Donghu Hotel Shanghai is convenient to malls and specialty shops. The hotel itself is set within 11,000 square km of park area. The subway is just 500 meters away from Donghu Hotel Shanghai. It is also a short drive to the railway station and Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. Shanghai Pudong Airport is within a reasonable driving distance as well.

The Donghu Hotel Shanghai has 271 guestrooms located across 7 separate buildings. Each building was constructed during a different historical period and thus offers different styles to enjoy. Each room offers high speed Internet, cable and satellite television, mini-bars, refrigerators, and in-house safes.

A fountain and flower beds welcome guests to the Donghu Hotel Shanghai. On-site, visitors will find six different restaurants to choose from, as well as several bars and coffee shops. Guests may swim in the indoor pool, work out at the gym, or relax in the sauna. The hotel also makes business facilities available. Chess enthusiasts in particular will enjoy the dedicated chess room.