Lifestyle and Adventure
Capella Shanghai: Where Shanghai’s Soul Lives On
Perhaps one of the most evocative stays in Shanghai, Capella Shanghai captures the city’s layered identity in a way few hotels can. Set within the last remaining cluster of traditional Shikumen architecture, the property offers something far beyond a place to stay - it is a living narrative of Shanghai’s past, reimagined for the present.
Located in the historic Xuhui District, Capella feels both central and quietly removed. Designed by the late Jaya Ibrahim, the hotel seamlessly blends 1930s heritage with contemporary refinement, where Chinese craftsmanship meets a subtle French sensibility. The result is a timeless and elegant space that you won't find elsewhere in the city.
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