Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li

“I came to Capella Shanghai with very high expectations, especially after it was ranked among the best hotels in the world. The property itself is quite unique — there are no traditional rooms, only private townhouses. The location is also quite far from the main city areas, which made getting around less convenient than expected. On the positive side, the overall atmosphere is very cozy, intimate, and beautifully designed — it feels more like a private residence than a hotel. That said, the hotel overall felt quite dull. There isn’t much to do, see, or even eat on the property, which made the ” — Alia

“I'd give this hotel 6 stars if possible and if you're visiting Shanghai, you need to stay here. It's a bit further from the more tourism-focused side of Shanghai but this area is wonderful to be in and easily connected to places like Xintiandi, Jingan temple, Huaihai road, etc. via Didi. The real reason to stay here is because this hotel is a love letter to Shanghai. The old Shikumen style hotel rooms, the Shanghainese style breakfasts, the old newspapers from historic Shanghai, etc.. So many of the little touches were beautiful, like the comic books included in the entertainment room which I'” — Alec Liu

“Absolutely speechless at the beauty of this place. Was living on borrowed time and money but oh man I do wish I could go back. All staff were extremely kind and friendly, and were so super sweet! Unexpectedly a child-friendly place because they took very good care of us. The breakfast was absolutely divine and we wish we had bigger tummies to eat more. Please book a room here for a minimum of 3 nights to fully enjoy the facilities and activities!! It will leave you with nothing but good memories:)” — Becca T