Be transported to Shanghai’s glamorous 30’s era with elaborately carved matou gable walls which are distinctive to Shanghai’s shikumen architecture, a connected series of narrow alleyways, inner courtyards and embellished stone arches over the gates and doorways in Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li. Centrally located within the cultural preservation zone of Xuhui District, the Jian Ye Li estate was originally built by French real estate company Foncière et Immobilière de Chine in the 1930s to house the upper-class. Comprising 22 rows of shikumen lanes connecting more than 200 two-storey houses, the estate later became a residential district for the locals.

Sensitively restored for discerning modern travelers, the striking shikumen buildings marry traditional Shanghainese and French architectural styles, featuring Chinese courtyard houses decorated with tasteful Parisian flair.

Stocked with books of Shanghai’s historical, art, fashion and architectural developments, the Capella Library is a treasure trove of knowledge, waiting to be discovered.

The Jian Ye Li estate features a notable landmark - the Water Tower, which was originally used as a water source, and now functions as a light tower.

Location:

• To Hengshan Road area is 1.5 km

• To Shanghai Pudong International Airport 41.2 km

• To Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 15.9 km

• To Hongqiao Railway Station 16.6 km

• To Shanghai Railway Station 6.0 km

• To Yu Garden 5.5 km

• To Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street 5.1 km

Accommodation:

• SHIKUMEN VILLA KING

• Spread over 111 square meters, the one-bedroom Shikumen Villa King offers 3 levels of comfort furnished in natural, soothing colors with a living room, entertainment room as well as a rooftop terrace that overlooks the traditional roof eaves of the last remaining shikumen estate in Shanghai.

• SHIKUMEN DELUXE VILLA

• With balconies that overlook the ‘shikumen’ estate, the two-bedroom Shikumen Deluxe Villa is 156 square meters, offering a glimpse into the traditional Shanghai lifestyle complemented with a modern Parisian flair.

• SHIKUMEN GRAND VILLA

• Positioned at the end of each alleyway, the 245-square meter, three-bedroom Shikumen Grand Villa is the epitome of elegant living with one of the best views of the ‘shikumen’ estate and lush greenery from the rooftop balconies.

• SHIKUMEN VILLA TWIN

• Featuring a space of 111 square meters, the one-bedroom Shikumen Villa Twin is furnished with contemporary chinoiserie décor that marries traditional Chinese elements with French elegance. Offering a cosy living room, entertainment room and a rooftop terrace opens up to the view of Shanghai’s largest shikumen estate.

Facilities:

• BOSE audio Bluetooth audio system

• High speed wireless internet

• Safe

• LCD television

• Minibar with complimentary soft drinks and snacks

• Premium Acqua di Parma bath amenities

Services:

• Free services:

• Personal Assistant services

• Capella Library

• Flexible check-in and check-out times

• High speed wireless Internet

• Welcome amenity and nightly turn down service.

The above rates are subjected to 15.5% government tax and service charge