The InterContinental Shanghai Ruijin was originally a private garden villa built in 1917 by the family of British merchant Benjamin Morris.
Covering nearly 100 acres, it mainly consists of four old villas with distinct architectural styles, and features a large garden spanning approximately seven hectares within the grounds.
After years of meticulous restoration by the owner, Donghu, it now flies the InterContinental flag~~~~
I’ve actually been inside for a stroll before~~~ but it’s still a rare opportunity to experience this legendary hotel~~~
Currently, only two buildings are in operation: the Main Building and the VIP Building.
The Main Building has 9 floors and the VIP Building has 3; both are newly renovated. Although designed with a vintage aesthetic,
the facilities are quite good.
For this stay, I was upgraded to a suite in the Main Building, which is 80 square meters and equipped with an illy capsule coffee machine.
The hotel’s hardware is excellent, but the service is just average—a far cry from the Jinjiang Tomson…
The breakfast selection isn’t very extensive, though the taste is decent; it feels about on par with the breakfast at other hotels’ lounges…
There’s someone playing the piano in the lobby on the first floor~~~~~
The surroundings are truly wonderful, especially this location right in the city center… Huaihai Road, Xintiandi, Sinan Mansions, and Tianzifang are all within walking distance…
Photos in this post taken with a SONY NEX-5R + 16-50 f3.5-5.6, post-processed in Lightroom.
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