Originally home to middle-upper class traders and expatriates during the 1930s, these rooms were later repurposed by the local Shanghainese in 1945, creating an interesting blend of Eastern and Western motifs. Most recently, the Capella tasked designer Jaya Ibrahim with giving the rooms a facelift, and the result is a love letter to 1930s French-Chinoiserie elegance. Ceilings are 14.7 feet tall, windows are fitted with traditional redwood frames, and marble bathrooms foster a sense of pure indulgence. The rooms are also fitted with complimentary minibars, Lavazza coffee, high-speed Wi-Fi, and Bose Bluetooth audio systems. Personal assistants are on hand to tailor every stay to guests’ liking, and gourmet in-room dining is available.

Equipped with an opulent spa and a fitness center that never closes, the Capella Shanghai stays true to its propensity for the finer things while also affording guests the opportunity to keep up with their fitness goals. 

The Capella Shanghai only has one sit-down dining venue, but it is headed by a three-Michelin-star chef. There are a variety of dishes that draw from, embody, and even innovate upon traditional French cooking. Additionally, there’s a gourmet Boulangerie serving a number of buttery French pastries throughout the day. Finally, in-room dining is of course available, allowing guests to indulge in fresh flavors and seasonal ingredients from the comfort of their own space.