Twelve at Hengshan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Shanghai
Xuhui, Shanghai
“Terracotta courtyard sanctuary”
Vibe
A low-rise terracotta pavilion wraps around an elliptical bamboo garden, where quiet water features and open walkways set a calm residential rhythm.
“Terracotta courtyard sanctuary”
Mario Botta's terracotta-clad exterior surrounds Yabu Pushelberg interiors and a quiet elliptical courtyard bamboo garden.
Stylized plane tree motifs throughout the rooms alongside dedicated Chinese tea tastings at LUXE Tea.
Courtyard-facing balconies, deep soaking tubs, and attentive tea service across five low-rise residential floors.
Along the tree-lined Hengshan Road in the French Concession, beside the metro station.
Rooms
Balconies look inward over the courtyard garden, while bedrooms feature subtle plane tree motifs and marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.
Wellness
A subterranean heated indoor pool and whirlpool sit alongside a full-service spa, steam room, sauna, and around-the-clock gym.
Backstory
Swiss architect Mario Botta clad the exterior in twenty thousand Italian terracotta tiles to harmonize with the historic district's brick masonry.
Eat & drink
Cantonese and Shanghainese dishes define Cai Feng Lou, while LUXE Tea offers dedicated tea master service alongside all-day dining at Xian Yan.
The neighborhood
Shaded by dense plane tree canopies, Hengshan Road sits right outside, with the Line 1 metro entrance located directly next door.
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