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Monday, 15 March 2010 08:03 Written by Urbanatomy The Peace Hotel Reopens It came to define cosmopolitan Shanghai in its 1930s heyday, hosted some of the world’s most famous people during its decadent decades and survived an aerial assault during the Japanese invasion of World War II, before festering in relative obscurity following  Liberation. And this month, after a three-year renovation, the Peace Hotel will throw open its distinguished doors once more.“We are going to bring the hotel back its old grandeur,” promises General Manager Kamal Naamani of the now renamed Fairmont Peace Hotel. Speculation has been rife as to whether the Fairmont group, who own a string of historic hotels around the world, would faithfully restore the Peace Hotel to its glory days. Rumors that some of the hotel’s original fittings had been looted during the renovation and ended up for sale in some of Shanghai’s antiques markets fueled concerns that the refurbishment was not being taken seriously. But Kamal is confident that the restoration has been faithful to the original: “Over the years lots of beautiful features have been hidden for one reason or another. What you will see is what the hotel looked like back in 1929 when it was first opened.”
glasswork created by designer René Lalique has been taken into consideration. Not at by compromising modern convenience mind you, “It was the most high-tech hotel back in 1929,” says Kamal, “so we will bring that part of the experience back by today’s technology.” CEO Michael Bedner agrees: “We want to recreate the old world charm that the hotel exuded when it first opened, yet provide for today’s sophisticated and discerning travelers a new level of elegance, luxury and comfort that will keep them coming back each and every time they’re in Shanghai. We anticipate that people will be fascinated by the hotel’s colorful past, but charmed and attracted by its countless modern comforts.” The newly refurbished hotel will include the original ‘nine nation suites’ - China, England, America, Italy, India, Japan, Spain, Germany and France – all restored to their original condition. Chinese restaurant Dragons and Phoenix retains its original name, but with four additional private dining rooms. The hotel’s famous dancehall where Shanghai partied on while the city lay under siege in World War II retains its original sprung floors and décor. The new owners are also working on getting the original Peace Hotel jazz band to perform (they currently perform in the Huating Hotel in Xujiahui and are all over 70 years old). The cigar room and wine room will remain, while a new edition is expected to draw a lot of attention: the hotel museum, which is open to the general public. The hotel will have a soft opening at the end of March. Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Xi Lu. Add comment (0)
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Tuesday, 02 February 2010 09:02 Written by Jade Bremner & Cordelia O’Hare Next month one of Shanghai's most iconic landmarks, the Peace Hotel, re-opens its doors just ahead of the expo. We've been given a sneak peak inside the newly refurbished hotel on the Bund. Check out the slideshow below. LINKS: RETRO SHANGHAI 
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Friday, 29 January 2010 09:01 Written by Urbanatomy To jump on the bandwagon of the upcoming world Expo, Jin Jiang International Hotel Management Co., LTD is launching its first Marvel Hotel in Shanghai. Located at people's square, the hotel is nestled in the 1931 YMCA heritage building, featuring not only spectacular views of both busy Huaihai Lu and historic Shanghai Concert Hall, but an upscale business hotel experience as well. Housing 142 rooms, YMCA Marvel Hotel features state-of-the-art amenities and the special 4B services missions (bed, bathroom, breakfast and business). To celebrate the opening, the hotel is offering a introductory special, starting from RMB458. For detailed information, please visit www.jinjianghotels.com or www.marvelhotels.com.cn 
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Friday, 08 January 2010 03:01 Written by Urbanatomy Brunch gets tiresome. Sitting there in a cramped up downtown hotel swilling back champagne and jostling for position at the under-stocked shell fish bar. You’re a seasoned brunch pro. You’ve gorged at The Westin. You’ve passed out at the Ritz-Carlton. You’ve dabbled at the smaller locations: done Indian at Vedas, tapas at Azul and nailed the Eggs Benedict at Kabb. But yep, you’re tired. You need a change. You need a change of scenery. Done. Le Meridien Sheshan Shanghai kind of ticks that box. That hole left on your weekend brunch portfolio can be filled. It’s a weekend getaway as well. And it’s damn close. Just half an hour away in fact. Now with added Metro line 9 goodness. Meaning you can get to the hotel situated in the lush surroundings of Sheshan fast, and it’s worth it as Sheshan is becoming a destination of note. 
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Wednesday, 16 December 2009 03:12 Written by Urbanatomy Urbanatomy chats to Shanghai's leading hotel managers in 2009. In conversation with... There are other hotels in the area, what is it about Sheshan that will draw people in? |
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It has taken years of scrupulous research by design company Hirsch Bedner Associates to dig out clues, source photos and gather stories from guests and locals in order to get the refurbishment exactly right. Everything from the colors, to the
