Andaz Shanghai ITC
Where Old Shanghai Inspires a New Generation of Luxury
Why DNA Hotels Loves It
● A contemporary luxury hotel that beautifully reinterprets Shanghai’s historic shikumen neighborhoods through thoughtful architecture and interior design.
● Elegant public spaces by HBA that combine nostalgic references with vibrant contemporary details, creating one of Shanghai’s most distinctive new hotels.
● Outstanding dining and social spaces that celebrate both traditional Shanghainese culture and the city’s cosmopolitan character.
A New Landmark in Historic Shanghai
Located within the striking ITC Xujiahui development, Andaz Shanghai ITC brings a fresh perspective to one of the city’s most historic districts. Rather than competing with Shanghai’s futuristic skyline, the hotel looks to the city’s past for inspiration. Set in Xuhui—once part of the Former French Concession—the design celebrates the neighborhood’s famous shikumen lane houses, the intimate residential communities that shaped everyday life in old Shanghai. The result is a luxury hotel that feels deeply connected to its surroundings while embracing the energy of the modern metropolis.
Old Shanghai, Reimagined
Designed by HBA, the interiors transform local history into contemporary hospitality. Grey brick, textured glass, moss-green carpets, playful lighting, and alley-like corridors reinterpret the materials and proportions of traditional Shanghai neighborhoods. Throughout the public spaces, soaring ceilings, colorful chandeliers, contemporary artworks, and sculptural lighting create a lively dialogue between heritage and modernity. Rather than recreating the past, the hotel captures its atmosphere.
Rooms with Stories to Tell
The hotel’s 267 guestrooms and suites each adopt the character of a different creative resident. Fashion designers, photographers, artists, florists, and jewelry designers all inspire individual room concepts, expressed through curated books, artwork, objects, and bespoke furnishings. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame sweeping views across Xujiahui, while residential layouts, handcrafted furniture, generous seating areas, and warm materials create spaces that feel more like sophisticated city apartments than conventional hotel rooms. It’s imaginative luxury with genuine personality.
A Celebration of Shanghai
The hotel’s dining venues continue the narrative. East Wing showcases classic Shanghainese cuisine prepared with contemporary finesse, celebrating local flavors through dishes such as braised pork belly, lotus root, handmade dim sum, and seasonal specialties. West Wing adopts a more cosmopolitan approach, blending European deli culture with wine bar traditions and small plates that reflect Shanghai’s international identity. Above it all, the Rooftop Bar serves inventive tea-inspired cocktails, afternoon tea by day, and DJs after dark, quickly establishing itself as one of the city’s most stylish gathering places.
Luxury with Local Soul
Even the wellness spaces draw inspiration from Shanghai’s history. The swimming pool and fitness facilities reference the rowing clubs that once lined the Huangpu River, while carefully commissioned artworks, mosaics, and installations celebrate movement, creativity, and the evolving rhythm of the surrounding neighborhood. Throughout the property, every detail reinforces the feeling that this is a hotel deeply rooted in its location.
Why It Works
Andaz Shanghai ITC succeeds because it celebrates Shanghai beyond its famous skyline. By drawing inspiration from the city’s historic neighborhoods, creative culture, and everyday traditions, it creates a luxury hotel with genuine emotional warmth and a powerful sense of place. For travelers seeking contemporary design infused with authentic local character, it offers one of Shanghai’s most compelling new addresses.
