“Arguably China’s most historic property, the luxurious and legendary Fairmont Peace Hotel is an Art Deco masterpiece on the Bund promenade. Rooms are a sumptuous blend of colonial splendour and oriental charm. Enjoy views of Shanghai’s Luijiazui skyline and dine in some of its best restaurants.”

Hotel review

Shanghai is known as Asia’s Art Deco jewel – and nowhere is this more evident than in the city’s most iconic building, the Fairmont Peace Hotel on the historic Bund. A stay at what was formerly the Cathay Hotel in the 1930s offers a transporting, immersive experience into the old-world glamour of Shanghai’s roaring heyday, from the heavily Le Labo-scented hallways to the ornate octagonally domed ceiling made up of enormous panes of coloured glass, kept under wraps for decades after the Cultural Revolution and now a sightseeing destination in its own right. The aesthetic extends to the classic and elegant rooms, replete with Art Deco furnishings and flourishes – whether in an air vent or light fixture, it’s a pleasure to notice the smallest details. Make sure not to miss the Old Jazz Band, made up of veteran musicians – its eldest member is a 95-year- old trumpeter – who played there before the war, and perform nightly in the hotel’s famous piano bar.

John Ovans
John Ovans Review published: 20/07/2016

Recommended for

  • Foodies

    • Boasting six restaurants and bars: some of the city's finest
  • City Style

    • One of Shanghai's most iconic hotels
  • Designer Shopping

    • Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Shanghai's main shopping street, is just five minutes away
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Saturday Tea Dance and Sunday Tea Jazz sessions with the Old Jazz Band are a must
  • Sights nearby

    • Nearby Huangpu is the main spot for sightseeing and architecture
  • Other Activities

    • Indulge yourself at the Willow Stream Spa
  • Yoga

    • Yoga and Tai Chi classes are available
  • Gourmet

  • Family Suites

  • Roof terrace

  • Conference facilities

  • Wedding license

  • Free wifi

  • Colonial

  • Good wine list

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Artworks

  • Historic

  • Chic

  • Gym

  • Antiques

  • Child friendly

  • Views

  • 5* Luxury

  • Disabled access

  • Luxury

Facilities

  • Rooms

    270 rooms in this hotel
  • Swimming Pool

    Indoor pool
  • Airport transfer

    Surcharge
  • Safe

  • Parking

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Roof terrace

  • Conference facilities

  • Wifi

  • Wedding license

  • Business Centre

  • In room DVD

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

  • Meeting Room

  • Cots available

  • Massage

  • No pets

  • Private dining room

  • Good wine list

  • Room service

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Gym

  • Child friendly

  • Views

  • 24 Hour room service

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Hot Tub

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • In room music system

  • Air conditioning

  • Free wifi

Activities

  • Designer Shopping

    • Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Shanghai's main shopping street, is just five minutes away
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Saturday Tea Dance and Sunday Tea Jazz sessions with the Old Jazz Band are a must
  • Sights nearby

    • Nearby Huangpu is the main spot for sightseeing and architecture
  • Other Activities

    • Indulge yourself at the Willow Stream Spa
  • Yoga

    • Yoga and Tai Chi classes are available

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