Following a three-year complete property restoration program, the legendary Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, China, reopened its doors for guests this weekend.
A Renovated Room at the Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, China
The hotel first opened in 1929 and was known as the “Number One mansion in the Far East” both for its luxury and for its location. In renovating the property, the designers and architects worked closely with historians to recreate the grandeur of the hotel while bringing it into the modern era.
Guestrooms feature 1930s art deco furnishings and decor, yet include contemporary amenities such as a 37-inch plasma stereo TV, a bath-side LCD screen, Blu-ray DVD player and wireless and broadband Internet with ‘plug-and-play’ connectivity. Additional room amenities include Illy espresso machines, 400-thread-count Egyptian cotton bed linens and exclusive Miller Harris Cologne Series 1888 bath products.
The Fairmont Peace Hotel’s New Indoor Pool
The Fairmont Peace Hotel offers 270 deluxe guestrooms and suites. Six restaurants and lounges are available to guests, including The Jazz Bar, a Shanghai institution since the 1930s. A new extension to the building will house a sky-lit swimming pool and a Willow Stream Spa.
Room rates at the Fairmont Peace Hotel start at RMB 2,300 a night (approximately US $355). Through August 31, 2010, the hotel is running a special introductory 4th night free with all bookings.
I’ve never stayed at this property, but I have stayed at the Fairmont Banff and I can vouch that the service at this chain is top notch. Pair that with such a beautifully restored hotel in a centrally located area of Shanghai and I can imagine this will once again be a very popular place to stay in the city.
