FAIRMONT PEACE HOTEL ON THE BUND, Shanghai

Fairmont Peace Hotel On The Bund - An Art Deco landmark with historic Jazz Bar, Willow Stream Spa, and panoramic Bund views

Located in Shanghai's iconic Bund district, this 5-star Shanghai hotel occupies a 1929 Art Deco building with a distinctive green copper pyramid roof. The Fairmont features 270 guestrooms, including 39 suites, decorated in art-deco style with modern amenities. Six restaurants and lounges include the historic Jazz Bar with daily performances by the Old Jazz Band (average age 82), the Cathay Room offering European cuisine with skyline views, and Dragon Phoenix serving Shanghainese and Cantonese dishes. The property houses the Willow Stream Spa with steam rooms and an indoor pool, plus 19375 ft^2 of event space including the Peace Hall ballroom. The Fairmont Peace Hotel stands at the intersection of Nanjing Road shopping street and the Bund promenade, facing the Pudong skyline across the Huangpu River.

Pros

Historic Jazz Bar features the world's oldest jazz band performing nightly

Ninth floor terrace provides unobstructed views of the Bund, Pudong skyline and Huangpu River

Fairmont Gold floor offers private check-in, lounge access, and complimentary breakfast

Original 1920s Art Deco architectural details preserved throughout the property

Cons

30 miles distance from Pudong International Airport requires 40-minute transfer

Pool and spa facilities close relatively early at 11:00 PM