Shanghai's history as China's gateway city is hallmarked by a unique blend of Oriental heritage and global architectural influences. This rich legacy is enhanced by the addition of this new luxury hotel. Located within the cultural preservation zone of Xuhui District, the hotel will be the only all-villa urban resort in the last remaining cluster of “shikumen” (stone gate) townhouses.

Originally built in the 1930s by French real estate company Foncière et Immobilière de Chine. Sensitively restored for the affluent clientele, these “shikumen” buildings are a marriage of traditional Shanghainese and Western architectural styles which first appeared in the 1860s. Due to Shanghai’s rapid development, original “shikumen” houses are a rarity against the glistening skyscrapers and modern architecture. The property will be a showcase of Shanghai’s residential heritage featuring Chinese courtyard houses with Parisian flair.

The serviced apartment offers 55 shikumen villas and 40 luxurious residences. The one-, two- and three-bedroom shikumen villas range in sizes from 111 sqm to 251 sqm. All villas feature premium bath amenities by Acqua di Parma as well as luxurious king and twin beds in the two and three-bedroom villas. The area contains the award-winning Auriga Spa, a French brasserie and intimate event venues.