Shanghai, ChinaFormer French Concession
Twelve at Hengshan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Shanghai
Terracotta courtyard haven
Former French Concession Shanghai, China
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottTerracotta courtyard haven
A low-rise terracotta pavilion wraps around an elliptical bamboo garden, where quiet water features and open walkways set a calm residential rhythm.
“Hidden behind the hotel walls, an elliptical 'Secret Garden' awaits, providing guests with a soothing, romantic ambience.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Terracotta brick facades enclose an elliptical garden courtyard, paired with custom silk screens and hand-painted wallcoverings.
Listed
Courtyard-facing balconies, marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs, and tea master service at the lounge.
Listed
Bedrooms echo the surrounding plane trees through hand-painted motifs, complemented by traditional tea tastings at the lounge.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
hidden away from the street view is an elliptical central courtyard, which is an unexpected bit of green in a city that’s better known for other shades.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Shaded by dense plane tree canopies, Hengshan Road sits right outside, with the Line 1 metro entrance located directly next door.
The rooms
Balconies look inward over the courtyard garden, while bedrooms feature subtle plane tree motifs and marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.
The pool and spa
Bring a swimsuit.
A subterranean heated pool is fed by a cascading water curtain, with sculpted heated loungers resting nearby.
Sauna and steam
A wooden sauna is backed by glowing Himalayan salt bricks, set beside mosaic-tiled steam alcoves.
At the table
The lounge pours evening cocktails at the bar and hosts Chinese tea ceremonies led by certified tea masters.
How it began
Architect Mario Botta clad the low-rise exterior in geometric terracotta tiles to echo the brick masonry of the surrounding heritage district.
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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.