Shanghai, ChinaDazhongli
THE ONE Executive Suites managed by Kempinski - Shanghai
Art Deco residential hotel
Dazhongli Shanghai, China
Opened
2012
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
KempinskiArt Deco residential hotel
Built as a downtown pied-a-terre, the tower offers full residential suites with private kitchens instead of typical hotel rooms.
What it’s good at
Listed
Art Deco geometry shapes the interiors, blending European lines with classic Chinese motifs.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Some of its suites contain kitchenettes, others full kitchens for a more residential feel, and all are spacious, with lavish bathrooms and Deco-influenced contemporary décor.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Fengyang Road puts Jing'an at your doorstep, with West Nanjing Road and People's Square a short walk away.
The rooms
Entry-level suites span 62 square meters, fitted with induction kitchens and deep soaking tubs.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa & gym
At the table
The restaurant serves morning buffets and European dishes, with blue and ochre chairs set beside an upright piano.
How it began
Design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates drew on Shanghai's 1930s golden age, patterning the interiors with classic Deco geometry.
Shanghai
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Our shorthand
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.