Nestled at No. 160 Guizhou Road in Huangpu District, Shanghai Shuxiang Xinbo Hotel is a building that has borne witness to nearly a century of vicissitudes. Its story dates back to 1930: designed by the architectural firm Harshend & Co. and constructed by Yang Ruiji Construction Factory, it first opened its doors as the China Hotel. It quickly emerged as an upscale social hub frequented by the elite of old Shanghai and, during pivotal historical periods, witnessed momentous events that left indelible marks in history.After over half a century of transformations and operating under various guises, the building was designated as a Shanghai Excellent Historical Building in the fourth batch of listings in 2005. In 2025, it was reborn as Shanghai Shuxiang Xinbo Hotel, joining the portfolio of Design Hotels™, a brand under Marriott International, marking its magnificent revamp.Embracing a strong European classical architectural style, the hotel seamlessly blends profound historical heritage with the modern concepts of humanistic art and smart technology. Guided by its core philosophy of "Five Scents and Four Beauties" — namely, the scents of books, tea, cuisine, aromatherapy and flowers, and the beauties of virtue, setting, accommodation and ambiance — the hotel has exquisitely crafted 86 guest rooms themed around the "Four Gentlemen of Chinese Literati": plum blossom, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum, with each floor dedicated to one theme. The rooms masterfully fuse the free-spirited elegance of Oriental aesthetics with the comfort of modern minimalism. Selected room types feature private balconies, allowing guests to savor a cup of tea in the afternoon, overlook the bustling cityscape and relish the century-old charm of Shanghai.In terms of dining, Suwei Restaurant, the all-day dining venue on the sixth floor, serves authentic Shanghai cuisine infused with Western culinary elements, perfectly embodying the
essence of Shanghai-style culture that integrates Chinese and Western traditions. Also on the sixth floor is the hotel lobby lounge, which operates on a "coffee by day, cocktails by night" concept. It seamlessly transitions from the laid-back vibe of premium coffee to the romance of handcrafted cocktails, complemented by retro and elegant jazz music, transporting guests back to the glamorous golden age of Shanghai in the 1930s. Additionally, the self-service laundry room equipped with LG washing machines and the fully-facilitated fitness center add thoughtful convenience to guests’ stays.The hotel enjoys unbeatable accessibility, with a mere 3–5 minute walk to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, truly immersing guests in the vibrant pulse of Shanghai. On one side lies the cutting-edge trend of fashion department stores and new retail formats; on the other, the authentic local charm of shikumen (stone-gate) alleyways.At Shanghai Shuxiang Xinbo Hotel, history meets modernity, East converges with West, and fashion blends with heritage in perfect harmony. The hotel creates a "livable epic of Shanghai-style culture" — a place where one can touch the past and embrace the future, interpreting for every guest the life philosophy of "Where the heart belongs, there is a haven to anchor".
「今回の上海訪問は、七十代の両親の誕生日を祝うために計画しました。Shuxiang Hotelを選んだのですが、その選択は大正解で、温かい感動で心がいっぱいになりました。
このホテルに惹かれたのは、その歴史ある建物が醸し出す独特の雰囲気でした。煉瓦一つ一つから、古き良き上海の時代を感じることができました。立地も申し分なく、静かな環境でありながら交通の便も良く、喧騒から離れてゆっくりと上海の街を巡りたい高齢の両親には最適でした。
ホテルに足を踏み入れた瞬間から、スタッフ全員の温かくきめ細やかな心遣いが伝わってきました。フロントから各サービススタッフに至るまで、皆が控えめで丁寧な対応で、その心遣いはまさに完璧でした。ホテルのデザインは上品で詩情あふれ、6階のロビーにある展望バルコニーからは、上海の街並みがゆっくりと広がり、夜風に吹かれながら都会の賑わいや古都の趣を満喫できました。朝食時には、たおやかな評弾の調べが流れ、蘇州語の柔らかい響きと江南の雅な雰囲気が耳元をくすぐり、古き良き文化と現代の生活が融合した空間で、両親も心ゆくまで江南の文化に浸っていました。
特に感動したのは、両親の誕生日祝いだと知ったホテルが、細やかな心配りで飾り付けをしてくれ、温かくもてなしてくれたことです。その繊細な気配りは、温かい気持ちでいっぱいになりました。
両親は七十年代から八十年代にかけて上海を訪れたことがありましたが、数十年ぶりに2026年に再訪し、この街が大きく変化した様子を目の当たりにしました。半生という時を経て上海に戻り、Shuxiang Hotelと出会えたことは幸運でした。古建築の趣、温かいサービス、そして人文的な心遣いが一体となり、心温まる誕生日旅行を叶え、両親の長年にわたる上海への思いも満たされました。
歳月は流れても、温かい思い出はいつまでも残ります。ホテルの心温まるおもてなしに感謝します。この家族旅行は、私たちの心に大切な思い出として刻まれ、両親の長年の上海への思いに、優しく完璧な終止符を打ってくれました。次回上海を訪れる際も、Shuxiang Hotelを第一に選びたいと思います。
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