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Proud, legendary and lavish, the Fairmont Peace Hotel, overlooking Shanghai’s Huangpu River, boasts a history that overshadows that of any other hotel in the Far East. With its origins dating back more than eight decades, this beloved landmark served as a glamorous playground for the elite of Shanghai, where every night was an extravagant gala event and veritable Parisian fashion show. In the 1930s—the grand hotel’s golden decade—diplomats and celebrities from across the globe made its luxurious suites their home, and turned its lore into legend.
Truly the social heart of Shanghai, the hotel has been the coveted site of the city’s most exciting and opulent events: quite simply, the most desirable place to see and be seen.
Re-opening in 2010, we invite you to be among the first to experience a new chapter of history in the making, as Fairmont unveils an attentively restored icon. Emanating its original splendour, Fairmont Peace Hotel will once again stand as Shanghai’s most exclusive and prestigious address. Dining and entertainment establishments, including the esteemed Jazz Bar, assume their former glory, where people meet to celebrate fame, achievement and success. Bask in the luxury of the hotel’s indulgent guest rooms and suites, in company with Shanghai’s most influential, privileged visitors. Through it all, you will be able to immerse yourself in the hotel’s illustrious past, while becoming part of its extraordinary future.
The restored Fairmont Peace Hotel ushers in a new era of elegance and comfort for discerning travelers to Shanghai. The hotel’s glamorous restyling will enable it to sit alongside Fairmont’s impressive list of heritage hotels worldwide, including The Savoy, London, New York’s Plaza Hotel and the Fairmont San Francisco. No matter what brings you to this landmark hotel on in Shanghai, your every need will be graciously met.