The Art déco decor of 1929 continues to make the Bund vibrate, between legend and jazz.
Fairmont Peace Hotel on the Bund
From
311.612 €
“The historic Jazz Bar, animated for decades by one of the oldest jazz ensembles in China.”
The Fairmont Peace Hotel on the Bund occupies the former Cathay Hotel, opened in 1929 at the tip of the Bund. We enter through an Art déco hall with black marble columns, beneath a glass dome that filters golden light in late afternoon. The rooms blend dark wood panelling with contemporary touches, offering views over the Huangpu River or Nanjing Road depending on the floor. The detail that truly sets the address apart: the Jazz Bar, where a group of octogenarian musicians replay the standards of the roaring twenties each evening. The indoor pool and fitness centre complete a discreet wellness offering, without any claim to an oversized spa. Expect from 311 € a night, a rate that remains reasonable for a palace so steeped in history. The service, formal and attentive, fully embraces the heritage rather than smoothing it over 😌.
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend this address to travellers curious about history and architecture, rather than to fans of the latest spas. It is a hotel for couples on a cultural stay, executives on business trips, or those nostalgic for old colonial Shanghai. Families can settle in, yet the atmosphere remains hushed and adult, carried by the Jazz Bar in the evening.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The Fairmont Peace Hotel occupies an Art déco building constructed in 1929 on the Bund, then known as the Cathay Hotel. The grey stone façade dominates the corner with Nanjing Road, topped by a pyramid of copper weathered by time. Inside, black marble, stained glass and coffered ceilings recall Shanghai’s golden age. The rooms, more intimate than the communal spaces, retain restored original wood panelling.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
The hotel has an on-site restaurant, without any signature table highlighted in the available data. The true evening rendezvous remains the Jazz Bar, a local institution where one comes for the atmosphere as much as for the cocktails. Room service allows dinner in the room for those who prefer to avoid the ground-floor animation.
Highlights
- Art déco building from 1929, former Cathay Hotel, on the tip of the Bund
- Historic Jazz Bar with ensemble of musicians playing each evening
- Indoor pool and fitness centre on site
- Score 9.3/10 from 583 reviews, free parking included
- Address at 20 East Nanjing Road, heart of Shanghai shopping
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Shanghai
The Fairmont Peace Hotel stands at the corner of the Bund and Nanjing Road, Shanghai’s liveliest shopping artery. The Huangpu River and its views over Pudong are a few steps away, as are the international boutiques and brands of Nanjing Road. Nanjing East Road metro serves the district directly, and Hongqiao airport lies about 30 minutes by car. The area is dense and lively by day, quieter once the shopfronts go dark.
Good to know
Before you book
- Parking
- Free parking available on site.
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi connection throughout the hotel.
- Pool
- Indoor pool accessible to residents.
- Accessibility
- Facilities for guests with reduced mobility available.
- Non-smoking rooms
- Non-smoking rooms available on request.
- Wellness
- Spa and fitness centre on site.
Facilities
1 pool
Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi connection
Fitness centre
Room service
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Spa and wellness centre
Free parking
Location
Where Fairmont Peace Hotel on the Bund is located
Exact address
Fairmont Peace Hotel on the Bund
Address
No 20 East Nanjing Road
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