MANSION HOTEL, Shanghai

Mansion Hotel - Historic French Concession villa with Art Deco design and rooftop dining

Located in a five-story limestone structure in Shanghai's French Concession district, this 4.5-star Shanghai hotel preserves artifacts and Art Deco designs from the 1920s. The 30-room Mansion Hotel occupies the former residence of Du Yuesheng, displaying century-old antiques including phonographs, furniture, and ceramics throughout. Each room features air conditioning, free WiFi, in-room safes, and marble-floored bathrooms with rainshowers and Lanvin toiletries. The property houses Han Lin Gold Palace Seafood Restaurant, a traditional Cantonese venue, plus a rooftop restaurant with terrace views serving European breakfast buffets. Guests have access to a fitness center, hot tub, and meeting facilities. The hotel sits 5 minutes from Huaihai Road's shopping district, 10 minutes from South Shaanxi Road subway station, and 9.5 miles from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

Pros

Historic villa displays authentic 1920s artifacts and antiques

Located within 0.5 miles of eight restaurants and multiple cultural sites

Marble bathrooms feature premium Lanvin toiletries

Comprehensive safety systems including carbon monoxide detectors and window guards

Cons

9.5 miles from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Limited room count of 30 units may mean reduced availability