Conrad celebrates debut in Shanghai

Hilton ushered in the new year with the opening of Conrad Shanghai, marking the brand’s first foray into the bustling metropolis.

With 66 floors and 728 guestrooms, Conrad Shanghai marks another significant milestone in Hilton’s expanding luxury portfolio in the region, and also further underscores its partnership with owning company, Shimao Hotel Management Group.

Inspired by the essence of traditional Chinese philosophy and architecture, Conrad Shanghai weaves traditional elements with the modern glamour of Shanghai to create a sense of place that bridges the past, present and future.

A Chinese rooftop cornice with sweeping curvature is suspended as a lobby centrepiece, a motif echoed in other design elements like bedframes and chandeliers. The overarching colour palette is drawn from the five natural elements, while traditional calligraphy, paintings, and pottery are artfully embedded in luxurious urban guestrooms, hallways and lounges.

Each of the guestrooms features smart connectivity and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame views of Puxi and the Bund. The hotel’s 60 expansive luxury suites, including the Presidential Suite, feature residential touches and access to the Executive Lounge on level 44. Offering exclusive concierge services, comfortable workspaces, complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails, and other elite benefits, the Executive Lounge sets a distinctive benchmark of elegance and comfort in the city.

The selection of restaurants take guests on a culinary tour, from the Mediterranean seaside and the artisanal bistros of Paris to the banquet halls of China.

Primed to host an array of memorable weddings, meetings and events of any scale in the centre of the city, the Conrad offers a 2,500m² pillar-less event space with views of East Nanjing Road. The versatile space includes an elegant 864m² ballroom which can accommodate up to 600 guests, 13 meeting rooms, as well as the exclusive Hu’s Penthouse and Hu’s Atelier spaces on the 64th floor, all of which feature state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and thoughtfully curated food and beverage options.

“We are thrilled to build on our robust luxury growth in Asia Pacific with the launch of the first Conrad in Shanghai, joining our 17 luxury hotels in Greater China with a further 10 under construction,” said Alan Watts, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton. “Our growth momentum demonstrates the strength and resilience of Hilton’s award-winning luxury brands amidst a dynamic market and sophisticated customer expectations. At the same time, it is a testament to our delivery to our partners, and the 11 trading hotels we have with the prestigious Shimao Hotel Management Group – who share our optimism for China’s luxury travel segment.”