Shanghai's most storied hotel — the Fairmont Peace Hotel, a 1929 Art Deco landmark (the 'Sassoon House') that hosted Charlie Chaplin, Noël Coward, and every major figure of the Shanghai golden age. The Old Jazz Bar (resident Old Jazz Band playing since 1980) is the most atmospheric live music venue in the city. 270 rooms with heritage character and Bund frontage.
Why We Chose It
Shanghai's most storied hotel — a 1929 Art Deco landmark (the 'Sassoon House') with its nightly jazz band, the Jazz Bar, and the most recognizable silhouette on the Bund.
What Stands Out
- 1929 Art Deco landmark — the 'Cathay Hotel' of Shanghai's golden age
- Old Jazz Band: the resident house band, playing since 1980 — most atmospheric bar in Shanghai
- Grand Ballroom: most beautiful room in Shanghai, original 1929 ceiling and chandeliers
- 270 rooms retaining heritage character — true period flavor
- Bund frontage: the corner of the Bund at East Nanjing Road, central to everything