The Fashion Capital of Asia
Near fashionable Nanjing West Road, our local neighbourhood of Dazhongli is quickly becoming the favourite haunt of a new generation of well-heeled revellers and a sophisticated creative set.
We're situated in a quiet corner of Shanghai’s beating centre. Close to the charming boulevards of the Xuhui District and the glamourous lights of the Bund, historic lanehouses meet shiny skyscrapers, buzzy boutiques and the sleek designer curves of HKRI Taikoo Hui shopping centre.
Our Guest Experience team are art-lovers, foodies and fashionistas who can share their local knowledge when you stay with us.
We’ve also partnered with culture mavens LUXE City Guides who always have their finger on the pulse of what’s hip, happening and on trend in Shanghai. From indie design shows and gallery openings to the local bar scene, our friends at LUXE are curating their favourite places to be, see and experience.
Best of Shanghai
Curated by LUXE City Guides
ART & CULTURE
Art+ Shanghai Gallery
Emerging contemporary artists from China come together in this modest white-walled gallery. Fine art for purchase or stop by regularly hosted artist talks and workshop events. With the picturesque Suzhou river by its side, make a day out of it and skip to the West Bund or Rockbund Art Museum.
FOOD & DRINK
Atelier by Taste Buds
Drawing suits and stylistas alike, Daniel An’s sleek homage to the speakeasy is a perennial favourite for its barrel-aged tipples and stellar 'tails. Tucked inside the More than Eat complex, the dim-lit retro-riffing parlour has just enough quirk (blow-torch-lit secret menus) without being kitsch.
FASHION
Juice The Box
Edison Chen and Kevin Poon's Xintiandi studio seemingly has a different event, exhibition, or pop up every week. Shop the stylista-approved edit of all that is cool and conceptual, with limited-edition releases from the likes of Ryo Ishikawa, Vanquish, and United Standard.
FASHION
Le Monde de SHC
SHC = Shanghai Chic. Frequented by Chinese superstars, Fan Bingbing included, this is Eric Young's handpicked selection of clothes, shoes, accessories and stylings. A bright-windowed Betty in a three-story shop in the Former French Concession, replete with mod-art fixtures Venus de Milo to a bust of Napoleon.Tip: Visit the in-store Parisian cafe to kick your feet up afterwards.
FOOD & DRINK
Polux by Paul Pairet
Culinary king Paul Pairet (he of Ultra-Violet and Mr & Mrs Bund) turns his charms to everyday French comforts at this intimate Parisian bistro. Sit à deux inside, or people watch on the terrace. Book ahead.
FASHION
Prada Rong Zhai
The inner sanctum of this stately C.18th maison helmed by Prada can be visited by guided tours only. Revel in lavish interiors featuring ornamental tiling, exquisite stained-glass ceilings and heritage Euro-Chinese craftsmanship. Tours run for 45 mins, 5 ppl max; book online. Check site for pop-ups and public exhibitions.
SHOPPING
Spin Ceramics
A pale, delicate, luminous glaze adorns these mod table and décor ceramics produced in Jingdezhen, the long ago global porcelain capital of the world. Organic shapes and simple lines dominate the elegant, minimalist collection, while non-porcelain covetables include polished wooden trays and lacquer chopsticks. Cut-price factory seconds too.