The legendary and lavish Fairmont Peace Hotel originally known as the Cathay Hotel opened in 1929, conveniently located on the iconic Bund
overlooking Shanghai’s Huangpu River. Each of 270 guests rooms are inspired by Art Deco design emblematic of the vibrancy and
entrepreneurial sprit of Shanghai. 178sqm unique Nine Nations Suites have been preserved from the original Deluxe Suites of the Cathay Hotel
since 1929, nine different countries namely China, India, England, America, France, Spain, Japan, Italy and Germany.
Since 2010, Fairmont Peace Hotel was fully revitalized and opened after three-year thoughtful restoration as an Art Deco masterpiece and
landmark of Shanghai on the Bund.
Fairmont Peace Hotel located on the Bund is within walking distance of many major attractions, including Yu Yuan Garden and Nanjing
Shopping pedestrian Road. The Bund is known as a “Museum of International Architecture” and Fairmont Peace Hotel is one of the defining
features of the Bund’s skyline.
General Information
Grand Opening Date: 2010
232 elegantly appointed guestrooms with 38 glamorous suites. (Total: 270 rooms/suites)
Number of Meeting Space: 14 meeting rooms
Number of Food and Beverage Outlets: 4 restaurants and 1 bar
Willow Stream Spa and Gym
Peace Museum
Meeting facilities
The Fairmont
Peace Hotel is offering twelve different event venues with art deco masterpieces design according to event size.
Peace Hall 540sqm: Glamorous Art Deco Peace Hall where the
best parties and celebrations were held since 1929.
The Rooftop 695sqm: Stunning events space, one of the
largest and most historic roof terraces on The Bund. The view is one
of the finest in Shanghai, looking out on three sides over the Huangpu River
and across the water to the incredible skyline of Pudong.
Nine Heaven 105sqm: Adjacent to the
roof terrace is Nine Heavens Hall, which was once used exclusively for Sir
Victor’s private parties. It has been perfectly restored to its original 1920s
glory and offers 270-degree views of the river. Both private dining rooms and
Nine Heavens Hall are available for hire and all three form the perfect
extension of the outdoor roof terrace.
Cloud Nine 87sqm: Glass house venue on rooftop with extension of the outdoor roof terrace and full air condition and heating.
Chun Shen 215sqm: the original name for the Huangpu
River. The 215-square-metre space is flooded with natural light and has been
immaculately designed to complement the Art Deco style of the Fairmont Peace
Hotel, with wood panelling lining the walls and original cast-iron windows that
offer a compelling view of the Bund that will lend any event a sense of excitement
and prestige.
All event venues Shanghai Room 90sqm, Thames room 110sqm and other venues are offering cutting-edge audio-visual technology as well as high-speed and wireless Internet access. A full-service Business Centre provides comprehensive support for all technical needs.
Restaurants
TheFairmont Peace Hotel is proud to present their 5 signature
restaurants, bars and lounges reviving the iconic hotel’s rich history for fine
dining and entertainment. Holding the Far East’s most legendary hotel address
back in Shanghai’s 1930s ‘Paris of the Orient’ heyday, the hotel was
one of the world’s most prestigious places to dine and socialize. Reviving this
sense of style and sophistication, the 5 venues – Dragon Phoenix, The Cathay Room, Jasmine Lounge, The
Jazz Bar and Victor’s – combine world-renowned
chefs, genre-defining cuisine, exquisite services and spectacular art deco
design to continue the hospitality of this legendary landmark. Dragon Phoenix
is one of the city’s most prestigious Shanghainese cuisine restaurant for impressing guests and business
associates. The superbly cooked regional Chinese cuisines are served under its
timeless heritage interiors with reference to the symbols of the Chinese
Emperor, while the restaurant on the eighth floor overlooks the Huangpu River and the soaring Pudong skyline. Our Chinese master chef John Ma, was selected as one of the master chefs
to serve Shanghainese cuisines for China president Xi, France
president Macron and other delegations in 2019 China International
Import Expo. The Cathay Room, signature French restaurant on the ninth floor
serves guests throughout the day in casually elegant surroundings. The inviting
room used to host its founder, Sir Victor Sassoon and his friends for a night
of quality food, wine and company. The Cathay Terrace Bar, at the refreshing open-air terrace outside The Cathay Room can
be reserved for exclusive private dinners with customized menus.
TheOld Jazz Bar, quite simply a Shanghai institution. Originally designed as an English pub named the Horse & Hound it was a showcase for the popularity of jazz in the 1930s, and the bar’s successful jazz bands provided entertainment for many politicians, celebrities, movie stars and global travelers. The revamped space is practically a throwback to the city’s romantic 1930s ‘golden age’. Its timeless cocktails and legendary jazz make it a not-to-be-missed destination for Shanghai residents and visitors who get into the swing in the early evening with the world-famous Old Jazz Band, whose six veteran musicians have been a fixture at the Peace Hotel for decades. The oldest jazz band in Guinness record, average 82 years old performs their band every day from 19:00pm to 23:00pm and the band plays nostalgic dance and swing tunes from the 1920s and 1930s.
Jasmine Lounge at lobby, which launched the
trend for high tea and tea dances in Shanghai
during the 1930s. An atmospheric spot to enjoy the vibrancy of the heritage
hotel lobby, Jasmine Lounge serves the finest selection of teas from around the
world, with afternoon tea delicacies on every Sunday.
Victor’s Cafe, a gourmet French
patisserie and boulangerie looking out to Nanjing East Pedestrian Road and named after the hotel’s
founder Victor Sassoon.
It serves an assortment of fine pastries, artisanal breads and handcrafted
pralines.
Hotel Features
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Room accommodation
Total rooms
270
Twin rooms
45
Single rooms
187
Suite rooms
38
Free wifi
Yes
Meeting space
Ballrooms
14
Meeting rooms
15
Max room size
540 sqm
Max height
6 m
Natural light
Yes
Pillarless
No
Outdoor space
Yes
LED screen on-site
Yes
Projector resolution
8000 lm
Free wifi
Yes
VIP rooms
Yes
Restaurants
Num restaurants
5
Dragon Phoenix
Chinese restaurant with quintessential Shanghainese specialties
Cathay Room
Fine European cuisine
Jasmine Lounge
Afternoon Tea & Tea Dance
Victor's Cafe
pastries and cakes, gourmet baguettes, sweet and savory crepes, homemade quiches, soups and fresh sa
Transportation
Distance to airport
16 km (20 min / HongQiao International Airport SHA)