The Yangtze Boutique Shanghai
Shanghai, China
740 Hankou Road, People’s Square, Shanghai, China, 200001
Original Property Opened in 1933
Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2009
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Originally founded in 1933 as The Yangtze Hotel, The Yangtze Boutique Shanghai has long been a fixture in the city. This historic treasure was designed by renowned architect Li Pan, who used Art Deco design aesthetics (with some neoclassical elements) as the source of his inspiration. Art Deco had become a significant architectural influence throughout Shanghai during the 1930s, with many buildings from the era—like the Shanghai Park Hotel and the Broadway Mansion—displaying the motif. Within a matter of months, The Yangtze Hotel quickly became an important social meeting place in Shanghai. Local newspapers throughout the city reported that dozens of Chinese film stars graced the hotel upon its grand debut. The Yangtze Hotel reached the height of its popularity between 1937 and 1947, in part due to the hotel’s Yangtze Dance Hall. The three-story structure gained fame for its lively jazz music and “sprung dance floor” that accommodated up to 200 people. Perhaps the greatest performer to appear at the Yangtze Dance Hall was Yao Li. Yao became famous for singing her song “Rose, Rose, I Love You” at the venue from 1942 to 1946.
Today the Yangtze Boutique Shanghai remains an impressive fixture in Shanghai, with 93 guestrooms and 10 suites, all carefully designed with luxurious touches to provide guests a relaxing and spa-like environment. Some rooms are even specially designed with private entrances to the spa area. Some rooms also include a private balcony so guests can view the vibrant city surrounding the hotel. Complimentary Wi-Fi and built-in televisions with sound systems are just a few of the amenities that make the Yangtze Boutique Shanghai an ideal accommodation.
The hotel’s location in the heart of the city makes it the perfect starting point for guests wishing to explore the best of what Shanghai has to offer. From the historic winding alleys of Old Shanghai City to the extensive Yuyuan Gardens, there is something for everyone within a short distance of the hotel.
Discover
- Discover the 1933 Art Deco design of The Yangtze Boutique Shanghai, an important historical meeting place for Chinese movie stars and jazz musicians, and singers such as Yao Li.
- Admire the historic accommodations with private "Zig Zag" styled balconies or terraces designed by world-renowned architect Li Pan for a glimpse of the surrounding city center and Huangpu River.
- See the hotel's Yangtze Dance Hall, a three-story club featuring a "sprung dance floor" that accommodated well over two hundred people during its height in the 1930s and 1940s.
Explore
- Explore the historic winding alleys of Old Shanghai City, starting with the first wall built in 1554 by the Ming Dynasty to protect against foreign pirates attacking this port city.
- Visit the extensive Yuyuan Garden, a 16th-century garden that features 30 pavilions over five acres. First built in 1559 by the governor of Sichuan, these grounds contain the Exquisite Jade Rock, a unique-looking boulder originally intended for the Imperial Palace.
- Travel to The Bund. Located in the eastern part of the Haungpu District along the Haungpu River, The Bund is among Shanghai’s most historic locations. It is home to buildings that feature dozens of different architectural styles, including Gothic, Baroque, and Neoclassical.
Experience
- Visit the Shanghai Museum to dive into the culture of ancient China. This world-class museum features over 120,000 rare cultural relics, including sculpture, ceramics, and calligraphy.
- Shop on Nanjing Road, one of the busiest shopping sites in the world, with over 600 shops just a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
- Experience the Shanghai Classic Tour, an eight-hour tour of some of Shanghai's most iconic landmarks, both historic and modern. This tour is conducted in English and includes transport to and from the hotel.
Taste
- Dine at Tang Restaurant for carefully crafted traditional Cantonese dishes served in the restaurant or in nine private balcony dining rooms.
- Try CIAO Dining Room for stylish decor and a combination of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, or CIAO Bambino for a more casual atmosphere, fresh coffee, and homemade desserts as well as afternoon tea.
- Stop by Rose Court, an intimate lounge area known as the birthplace of the iconic Chinese song, "Rose, Rose, I Love You."
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