Capella Shanghai Jian Ye Li
Shanghai, Shanghai, China · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits
Discover an urban sanctuary where you least expect it, nestled in the Xuhui District’s last remaining cluster of shikumen townhouses. With only a few of the original shikumen lanes remaining, Capella Shanghai is proud to protect and evolve the city’s cultural legacy. The design concept, created by Jaya Design International, embodies the spirit of Jian Ye Li - reflected in the fusion of French and Chinese elements, a nod to its heritage and the golden era during the 1930s. The heart of our urban sanctuary are the one, two and three-bedroom Shikumen Villas, which blend historical Shanghainese courtyard living with Parisian design flair. When staying in Jian Ye Li guests will be looked after…
Step inside Capella Shanghai Jian Ye Li and into the past of this futuristic city. Concealed by the Xuhui District’s high-rises are Shanghai’s last remaining Shikumen townhouses from the 1930s, a cluster of which have been converted into 55 elegant one- to three-bedroom villas. The compound’s design has a distinctive Parisian flair and the retail space is anchored by the consecutively awarded one-Michelin-starred French restaurant.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant and via in-room dining (already included in property rates)
- $100 USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (applicable towards F&B or SPA services; not applicable towards seasonal product or retail; not combinable; not valid on room rate; no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
In the know
The spa is a true urban sanctuary, where skilled therapists provided signature treatments that correspond to the moon’s phases, along with sleep and qi-balancing therapies.
The property, in facts
| Where | 480 West Jianguo Road, Shanghai, Shanghai, China |
|---|---|
| Category | City Hotel |
| Property type | Hotel or Resort |
| Brand | Capella |
| Hotel group | Capella Hotel Group |
| Rooms | 55 |
| Room types | 4 |
| Nearest airport | Hongqiao (SHA) · 6 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Zen |
| Known for | City Life, Local Immersion, Seclusion |
Rooms and suites
- Shikumen Villa (King/Twin） — 111 - 118 sqm villa Located within the hotel's west section Originally built during the 1930s, the shikumen villas housed middle-upper class traders and…
- Two Bedrooms Shikumen Deluxe Villa — 156 - 161 sqm villa Located within the hotel's west section Our Deluxe Shikumen Villas look out across the lush greenery meandering around the traditional…
- Three Bedrooms Shikumen Grand Villa — 245 - 251 sqm villa Located within the hotel's west section The heart of our urban sanctuary are the one, two and three-bedroom Shikumen Villas, which blend…
- Shikumen Garden Villa (King/Twin) — 111 - 118 sqm villa Located within the hotel's west section Originally built during the 1930s, the shikumen villas housed middle-upper class traders and…
In the room
Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Coffee/Tea Maker · Complimentary Newspaper · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Iron/Ironing Board · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service · Washer/Dryer
What advisors say
100% of the 2 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
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