Fairmont Peace Hotel

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If anywhere in town fully conveys swish 1930s Shanghai, it’s the old Cathay, rising imperiously from the Bund. One of the city’s most iconic hotels, the Fairmont Peace is cast in the warm, subdued tints of a bygone era. Expect all the luxuries of a top-class establishment, with rooms decked out in art deco elegance, from light fixtures down to coffee tables.

Standard rooms come without a view, deluxe rooms with a street view and suites with the coveted river view. Note that wi-fi and broadband access cost an extra ¥100 per day for guests.

The hotel is also home to a luxury spa, two upmarket restaurants and several bars and cafes. Even if you’re not staying here, it’s worth popping in to admire the magnificent lobby (1929), or taking in an evening show at the jazz bar.


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