Fodor's Expert Review InterContinental Shanghai Ruijin
118 Ruijin Er Lu, Shanghai, Shanghai Shi, 200020, China
Although this property has two newer buildings, the beautifully restored Morris Estate villas showcase how opulently Shanghai's tai-pan (expatriate millionaire businessmen) once lived; rooms here have plush beds, cozy reading areas, and art deco–inspired decor. And the history at this hotel didn't stop in the 1920s and '30s: after 1949, when it was a government-owned guesthouse, Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, and Richard Nixon all slept here. Large, safely fenced-in grounds and an indoor pool make this a good option for families.
PROS
- sprawling grounds
- historical grandeur
- prime location
CONS
- service is uneven
- taxis can be hard to find
- slightly more impressive from the outside than inside
HOTEL INFO
Phones:
021-6472–5222
Website: www.ihg.com/intercontinental
HOTEL DETAILS
238 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals, Credit cards accepted
Rate Includes: No Meals, Credit cards accepted
