Fairmont Peace Hotel
The Bund, Shanghai · Fairmont
Fairmont Peace Hotel review: 270 rooms in The Bund, Shanghai. Our score: 6.6/10, from published facts.
- Our score
- 6.6 /10
- Rooms
- 270
- Opened
- 1929
Our verdict
Fairmont Peace Hotel
No. 156.6 out of 10
Fairmont Peace Hotel scores 6.6/10 in our ranking of Shanghai, carried by its pool and spa. Its weakest criterion: it holds fewer distinctions than the leaders.
Scores by criterion
- Distinctions
- 5.3 / 10
- Rooms
- 5.5 / 10
- Restaurants
- 5.5 / 10
- Pool and spa
- 10.0 / 10
Strengths
- +Former Cathay Hotel of Sir Victor Sassoon (1929), one of the first tall buildings in the Far East
- +Peace Museum with over 1,600 historic artefacts; free 30-minute guided tour for hotel guests
- +Nine Nation Suites, four preserved and five redesigned national styles
- +The Old Jazz Band plays nightly at The Jazz Bar, formerly the Horse and Hound
Limits
- –Fairmont Gold rooms face the interior; river views only in select rooms and suites
- –No valet parking currently; extra beds not possible in Deluxe rooms
- –Renovation announced in 2025 to run to 2027 while the hotel stays open
| Neighbourhood | The Bund (corner of Nanjing Road East) |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 Nanjing Road East, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200002, China |
| Run by | Accor |
| Opened | 1929 |
| Last renovated | 2010 |
| Rooms | 270 |
| Suites | 39 |
| Entry room | not published |
| Largest suite | 268 m² |
| Architect / designer | Palmer and Turner |
| Building | North Building of the Peace Hotel (former Sassoon House, 1929): Art Deco, ten storeys, 77 m to the roofline and 83 m to the spire, green copper pyramid roof; low-rise rear extension with rooms, pool and spa |
| Views | Pudong across the Huangpu River from select rooms and suites; street or interior courtyard from others |
| Restaurants | The Cathay Room, Dragon Phoenix, Victor's Café, Jasmine Lounge |
| Bars | The Jazz Bar: Old Jazz Band nightly (ground floor), Terrace 9:15: river-view terrace, champagne |
| Spa | Willow Stream Spa |
| Pool | Indoor, 25 m |
| Michelin Keys | none |
| Forbes Travel Guide | Four-Star (2026) |
| World’s 50 Best Hotels | not published |
| Airport (straight line) | PVG 50 km, SHA 18 km |
| Metro | not published |
| Check-in / check-out | from 15:00 / until 12:00 |
| Former name | Cathay Hotel (in Sassoon House, 1929), Peace Hotel (from 1956) |
Frequently asked questions
How many rooms does Fairmont Peace Hotel have?
Fairmont Peace Hotel has 270 rooms, including 39 suites.
Does Fairmont Peace Hotel have a pool and a spa?
Fairmont Peace Hotel has an indoor pool and a spa (Willow Stream Spa), according to the hotel.
How far is Fairmont Peace Hotel from the airport?
Fairmont Peace Hotel is about 50 km from PVG airport, around 52 minutes by road.
Who runs Fairmont Peace Hotel?
Fairmont Peace Hotel is run by Accor. It was previously called Cathay Hotel (in Sassoon House, 1929), Peace Hotel (from 1956).
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Sources
- fairmont.com: fairmont peace hotel (opens in a new tab)
- en.wikipedia.org: Peace Hotel (opens in a new tab)
- fairmont.com: guest services (opens in a new tab)
- guide.michelin.com: fairmont peace hotel (opens in a new tab)
- fairmont.com: rooms (opens in a new tab)
- fairmont.com: dining (opens in a new tab)
- fairmont.com: the jazz bar (opens in a new tab)
- fairmont.com: wellness (opens in a new tab)
- fairmont.com: location contact (opens in a new tab)
- forbestravelguide.com: fairmont peace hotel (opens in a new tab)
- the50.com: list (opens in a new tab)
- fairmont.com: peace museum (opens in a new tab)