A century-old hotel in Shanghai

[ThumbsUp]Hotel Location The hotel is located on Nanjing East Road Pedestrian Street and is a landmark building on the Bund. [ThumbsUp]Hotel History The hotel was originally named Chinachem Hotel and was known as the "No. 1 Building in the Far East". It was built in 1929 and became the tallest building on the Bund, and is a city card of Shanghai. [ThumbsUp]Hotel Design 1. The hotel was designed by a Russian master invited by the founder Sir Sassoon. Since Sir Sassoon had two beloved greyhounds, the shapes of these two greyhounds were placed in every corner of the hotel. 2. The east gate of the hotel is a semicircular arch with a height of nearly ten meters. The carvings on the stone wall make the arch look majestic. It integrates decorative arts and demonstrates a refined and elegant artistic atmosphere. 3. In the hotel's octagonal hall, the first thing that catches your eye is a dazzling dove of peace made of thousands of pieces of colored glaze. 4. The hotel’s design concept was advanced. It was the first building in the country to use air conditioning at that time, and the hotel still uses the air-conditioning vents of that time. [ThumbsUp]Hotel Rooms 1. The hotel has more than 200 luxurious rooms and suites, and nine suites have architectural styles from nine different countries. 2. The room is a collision of classic and modern, and the low-key and luxurious design concept makes people feel like they are traveling back to that era. It is really intoxicating. [ThumbsUp] Hotel Dining 1. The Peace Hall of the hotel has held many major banquets; the Dragon and Phoenix Hall specializes in Chinese food, and every dish is carefully cooked. Abalone braised pork, Shanghai smoked fish, pepper snail meat, and Shanghai two-sided yellow are all classic dishes; Huamao Pavilion Western Restaurant provides Western cuisine. 2. There are many kinds of breakfast, both Chinese and Western, and they all taste delicious. Satisfy customers' taste buds. [ThumbsUp]Hotel Facilities 1. There is a small museum hidden in the hotel, which displays antiques, silverware, old newspapers and old photos related to the hotel, which are witnesses of the hotel's history. 2. There is also a retro old staircase in the hotel, which has now become a popular check-in spot for internet celebrities. 3. The hotel’s Senior Jazz Bar is home to one of Shanghai’s most prestigious jazz bands, consisting of seven seniors over the age of 75, who perform every night. [ThumbsUp]Hotel Service 1. The staff is very enthusiastic and the service is professional and thoughtful. 2. Free room upgrade and complimentary breakfast for two will be provided upon check-in.