Capella Shanghai Jian Ye Li

Sensitively restored lanes feature distinctive Western and Chinese design elements that define the shikumen architectural style. Chinese matou, or ‘horse head’ gables adorn these three-story brick and stone-accented townhouses while the interiors were conceived by the renowned Jaya Ibrahim. The bespoke interior design is a careful blend of classic Chinese elements and 19th-century French flair. Accommodation consists of spacious units with a private courtyard, living area, entertainment room with 51-inch flat-screen televisions, and a rooftop balcony that allows guests to see the sun setting over the traditional roof eaves of Shanghai’s heritage buildings.

• 111-118 square metres in size
• 1 king sized or twin beds with additional bed available on request
• Accommodates up to 2 adults and one child
• Balcony
• Shikumen architecture view
• Wi-Fi
• Diptyque bathroom amenities
• Bose soundlink bluetooth audio system
• Lavazza coffee
• Minibar
• Ensuite bathroom

• 156-161 square metres in size
• 1 king sized or twin beds with additional bed available on request
• Accommodates up to 4 adults
• Balcony
• Patio
• Shikumen architecture view
• Wi-Fi
• Diptyque bathroom amenities
• Bose soundlink bluetooth audio system
• Lavazza coffee
• Minibar
• Ensuite bathroom

• 245-251 square metres in size
• 2 king sized and 2 twin beds with additional bed available on request
• Accommodates up to 6 adults
• Rooftop terrace
• Balcony
• Shikumen architecture view
• Living area
• TV room
• Dining room
• Wi-Fi
• Diptyque bathroom amenities
• Bose soundlink bluetooth audio system
• Lavazza coffee
• Minibar
• Ensuite bathroom

Dine at this famed French restaurant to experience the renowned chef Pierre Gagnaire’s culinary legacy who focuses on quality and local ingredients in the menu; the menu is a reinterpretation of traditional French cooking with the interiors based on a Parisian salon, inspired by the old-world glamour of Shanghai during the 1930s. Taste delectable dishes including salads, noodle soups, French toast, fresh eggs, deep fried crispy dough and more.

Visit the on-site bakery where the bakery team will welcome you to taste the delicacies of France with the charm of a local bakery. Taste the delicious snacks and pastries such as fresh homemade bread, warm croissants and crispy pain au chocolat.

Relax at the bar after a day of exploring and enjoy cocktails created with a mix of local seasonal ingredients, premium spirits and French flair. Each cocktail is crafted with independent character and taste with many types of beverages to choose from including soft drinks, coffee and tea, beers, champagne, margarita and much more.

Explore one of the most famous temples in Shanghai and the three main halls that it contains: the Mahavira Hall, the Hall of Heavenly Kings and the Three Sage Hall. Observe the paintings and calligraphy by Yangzhou’s Eight Eccentric Painters in the Exhibition Hall of Buddhis Relics or the bronze bell made in the Ming Dynasy, an important display of the temple. Visit during the Temple Fair held at the temple once a year, lasting for three days which has become a tradition where people from around the world come to worship during the fair.

Explore this labyrinth of traditional Shanghai alleyways that is full of trinket shops, bars, restaurants and art galleries open to the public. Start your exploration on Taikang Road on gate number one to see the abandoned factory buildings that have been converted into art studios by the contemporary artist, Chen Yifei. Venture deeper into the heart of Tian Zi Fang to observe the distinctive shikumen buildings that house shops, bars and restaurants.

The Oriental Pearl Tower is the world’s sixth and China’s second tallest TV and radio tower. Visitors can travel up and down the tower, holding up to 50 people at a rate of seven metres per second as it takes you to your destination where there are a variety of activities to enjoy. The larger lower sphere of the tower has a futuristic space city from which you can see the Yangtze River and contains a dance hall, karaoke bar and an observation deck; the five smaller spheres make up the hotels, and the sphere at the top contains shops, restaurants which includes a rotating restaurant, and a sightseeing floor.

Capella Shanghai Jian Ye Li hotel is committed to connecting and sharing experiences that inspire others through their passion for culture and history. They take pride in creating unique experiences for guests to take away unforgettable moments that will stay at the hotel for years to come. The hotel offers the “highest level of personalised experience” in their craft of hospitality as craftsmanship is imbued into every aspect of the hotel; this provides guests the opportunity to experience the region’s culture, community and tradition. The hotel’s Capella Culturist have an ambition to provide its visitors with ever lasting memories by “immersing into the local community to engage and discover new skills” as well as meeting new people along the way. Building a strong community is what the hotel also aims to achieve as they respect the local culture by dedicating themselves to enrich the surroundings and lives of the community: the hotel acts as a mentor to youths and participates in school initiatives to “empower them to create a better tomorrow”.