Stayed 3 nights in Shanghai! The best choice was this hidden gem hotel!!!
Hengshan Garden Hotel
A century-old legend on Hengshan Road! The Art Deco style of Hengshan Garden Hotel is breathtaking✨
Ladies! Finally stayed at the century-old legendary hotel on Hengshan Road in Shanghai😭 Originally the Picardie Apartments built in 1934, transformed with Art Deco vintage luxury + a secret sycamore garden, costing just over 800 RMB per person to experience the vibe of old Shanghai socialites. The Hengfu historic district’s prime spot is truly amazing!
📍 Heart of the Sycamore District, capturing all the Shanghai style
No. 516 Hengshan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai (Wanping Road intersection)
✅ 5-minute walk to Hengshan Road Metro Station Line 1, 10 minutes to Xujiahui shopping area🚇
✅ Right downstairs is the "Oriental Champs-Élysées" Hengshan Road, with dense sycamore shade + old Western-style houses, every snap is a masterpiece📸
✅ Free parking for self-driving guests, attentive valet service🚗
✅ 10-minute walk to Wukang Building, 15 minutes to Soong Ching Ling’s Former Residence, a perfect Citywalk starting point
🏠 Art Deco vintage soul! Detail lovers will fall instantly
22-story executive building + historic VIP building, rooms from 30-90㎡, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows bring the sycamore garden view inside✨
✅ Vintage brass + dark green tiles + velvet sofas, full of old Shanghai charm, photos come with a built-in movie filter🎬
✅ 55-inch TV + smart toilet + premium toiletries, perfect blend of vintage and modern🛁
✅ Marriott-level bedding + turndown service, perfect for a good night’s sleep💤
✅ Some rooms have private terraces, enjoy afternoon tea watching sycamore leaves fall, the atmosphere is unbeatable☕
🍽️ A century-old feast for your taste buds! Perfect East-West fusion
✅ Magnolia Western Restaurant (4th floor): buffet breakfast, panoramic windows overlooking the tree-lined Hengshan Road, freshly baked croissants + fresh juice + Shanghai specialty snacks🥐
✅ Baihuayuan Chinese Restaurant: signature golden thread honey jujube braised eel + scallion-baked yellow soybean paste fish head with pancakes, authentic old Shanghai flavors🍲
✅ Hengxuan Restaurant + Hengshan Bakery: 13 kinds of dim sum for afternoon tea, around 80 RMB per person to get a taste of French romance🍰
✅ Executive Lounge: members-only happy hour, sip drinks and enjoy the night view🌃
💆 Full facilities, full urban resort vibe
✅ Year-round heated pool + 24-hour gym, vintage mosaic tiles perfect for photos🏊♀️💪
✅ Hotel’s large garden: century-old sycamores + fountain water features, perfect for morning or evening runs and fresh air🌿
✅ 24-hour butler service + robot delivery, a dream for social anxiety sufferers🤖
✅ Historic VIP building: a city-level cultural relic protection unit, one of old Shanghai’s six major hotels, staying here is worth every penny🏛️
🌆 Nearby check-ins, double the fun in Shanghai
1️⃣ Hengfu Historic District (5-minute walk): Wukang Building + Anfu Road + Hunan Road, Shanghai’s artsy hotspot📸
2️⃣ Xujiahui Shopping Area (12-minute walk): Grand Gateway + Metro City, one-stop shopping and dining🛍️
3️⃣ Soong Ching Ling’s Former Residence (10-minute walk): celebrity home + garden, feel the weight of history🏡
4️⃣ Xujiahui Park (10-minute walk): Baidai Small Building + Vinyl Record Museum, a must-visit for artsy youth🎵
💡 Super practical tips
1. Book executive building on high floors! Double win with sycamore garden and Hengshan Road street views📸
2. Don’t miss breakfast! Magnolia Western Restaurant’s freshly brewed coffee + Shanghai soup dumplings are a must-try🍜
3. Book 3 days in advance for better deals, very popular during holidays, don’t miss out!
4. Dress vintage (qipao/suit) for photos, perfectly matching the hotel style, 100% photo-worthy👗
5. The hotel offers historical tours to learn about the century-old story of Picardie Apartments, great for knowledge and photos📚