Astor House Hotel

The Astor House Hotel was established in 1846 by the Richard's family and remains a stunning example of baroque architecture and elegance to this day. Over the last 150 years the hotel has maintained its classic essence of luxury and grandeur, evocative of a past era. Walking into the hotel you are overwhelmed with a sense of luxury; the lobby is spacious with high curved ceilings, chandeliers and smartly dressed bell boys. Attention to detail is paramount; antique wooden fittings and heirlooms, beautiful carvings in the walls and deep red carpets envelope you.

The rooms of the Astor House Hotel are simply and elegantly decorated in baroque and Victorian style with white walls and antique style furniture. Many of the rooms have original features like carved ceilings or bay windows, out of which you can see the hustle and bustle of Shanghai’s Bund district below. Richard's Restaurant has an established culinary history, serving a range of international cuisine with specialities in Chinese Huaiyang and Szechuen style. The restaurant also has a Grand Hall with beautiful curved stained glass ceiling, exquisite chandeliers and balconies all around. Richard's Bar is the perfect place to relax with after dinner drinks, or take tea in the afternoon, with its authentic surrounding it evokes nostalgia for an age gone by. The Astor House Hotel also boasts Athlene Star Services, offering Chinese massage, Chinese medical treatments for ultimate relaxation, and a 24-hour chess room.

Located in the Bund district of Shanghai, the hotel is an ideal centre point from which to visit the local attractions. It is 45 minutes from Pudong International Airport and half and hour from Hongqiao Airport.