Hengshan Moller Villa Hotel Shanghai
Jing'an, Shanghai
“Fairytale Nordic castle”
Vibe
Gothic spires and glazed Chinese roof tiles crown a whimsical Scandinavian fantasy, complete with manicured lawns and nautical wood paneling.
“Fairytale Nordic castle”
A 1936 Scandinavian fantasy castle built by a British magnate, featuring Gothic spires and Chinese roof tiles.
Whimsical Nordic castle architecture blending Gothic gables, glazed Chinese ceramic tiles, and intricate ship-cabin woodwork details.
Afternoon tea rituals served across the wood-paneled salon and manicured lawn beside a bronze racehorse statue.
In Jing'an near the Former French Concession boundary, minutes from Middle Huaihai Road and West Nanjing Road
Rooms
Classic European period furnishings fill the chambers, paired with marble-fitted bathrooms featuring oversized soaking tubs and leafy garden views.
Backstory
Shipping magnate Eric Moller built the estate in 1936, drawing inspiration from a fairytale castle sketched from his daughter's childhood dream.
Eat & drink
Afternoon tea is served across wood-paneled salons and garden terraces, while private dining chambers dish up refined Shanghainese and Cantonese classics.
The neighborhood
Straddling the French Concession border, the villa puts plane-tree-lined streets, Middle Huaihai Road boutiques, and West Nanjing Road within easy walking distance.
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