Huangpu Shanghai, China
Opened
1990
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic LuxeOutside the door
The house
Okura Hotels & ResortsArt Deco garden haven
Seven acres of private gardens and classical fountains wrap around a restored 1926 clubhouse with Japanese hospitality at its core.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Preserved 1926 French Club architecture, housing an Art Deco ballroom with its original stained-glass dome.
Notable
Hosting Shanghai milestone banquets since 1990 alongside traditional kaiseki dinners at Yamazato.
Listed
Comfortable accommodations with electronic bidet toilets, soundproof windows, pillow menus, and views across private lawns.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Tree-lined boulevards and Huaihai Road shopping stretch right outside, with Middle Huaihai Road metro station just a short stroll away.
The rooms
Double-glazed windows frame either the private lawns or the Shanghai skyline, paired with pillow menus and electronic bidet toilets.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and gym
A heated indoor lap pool sits beneath a barrel-vaulted skylight ceiling, beside a full fitness center.
At the table
Dining ranges from teppanyaki counters and tatami private rooms to evening cocktails high above the Shanghai skyline.
How it began
Designed by French firm Léonard and Veysseyre in 1926 as the French Club, the heritage building later hosted state dignitaries.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.