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Historic shikumen setting: The hotel is set within a restored 1930s shikumen compound — the last of its kind in Shanghai. These traditional stone-gate residences are unique to the city and reflect a fascinating blend of Eastern and Western architectural styles.
All-villa accommodation: Each of the 55 villas spans three floors and offers one to three bedrooms, private courtyards, rooftop terraces, and generous living spaces. These residences are rare in urban China and ideal for longer stays or families.
World-class French dining: Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire brings Michelin-starred cuisine to the heart of the French Concession, offering seasonal menus and refined interiors that echo the elegance of Paris.
Exceptional spa and wellness: Auriga Spa offers treatments inspired by lunar cycles, Chinese traditions, and modern therapies. Facilities include a vitality pool, herbal steam room, and a high-tech gym set around a peaceful courtyard.
Curated cultural experiences: Capella’s Personal Assistants can arrange tai chi classes, local tea tastings, or guided explorations of the former French Concession’s hidden streets and villas.
Boutique scale, residential feel: The hotel blends the privacy and space of a villa stay with the attentive service of a luxury boutique hotel — perfect for those seeking calm amid Shanghai’s energy.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA): 30–40 minutes by car
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): 60–70 minutes by car
Yes, children are welcome. The spacious villa layouts are well-suited to families, and the concierge can arrange age-appropriate cultural activities, food preferences, and child-friendly excursions.
Capella Shanghai is committed to preserving cultural heritage and supporting sustainable practices. The careful restoration of the Jian Ye Li compound protected Shanghai’s rarest architectural legacy. The hotel reduces waste through plastic-free amenities, energy-efficient lighting, and locally sourced materials. Their kitchen partners with nearby farmers and artisanal producers to reduce carbon emissions and support regional communities.
French Concession: A tree-lined district of boutiques, galleries, and heritage villas
Tianzifang: A maze of alleyways filled with local designers, teahouses, and artists’ studios
Fuxing Park: A beautiful spot for tai chi and morning walks
Shanghai Museum and Xintiandi shopping district: Both easily reached by taxi or metro
Former residence of Sun Yat-sen: A short walk and a step into revolutionary history
Capella Shanghai’s villas sit in the last remaining intact shikumen estate in the city. Once home to middle-class families in the 1930s, these stone-gate houses were almost lost to development. Capella’s restoration saved over 20,000 square metres of historic buildings — preserving a chapter of Shanghai’s unique architectural story that few visitors ever get to experience.


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