Thursday, January 13, 2022

Shanghai - Fairmont Peace Hotel

Fairmont Peace Hotel
New Year's Eve 2021

Fairmont Peace Hotel officially started in 1929.
Located on the Bund, it is one of Shanghai's most famous landmarks. 
It's gotta be because of its bright green copper pyramid roof!

Famous guests who stayed in this hotel were Charlie Chaplin and George Bernard Shaw.

The Fairmont Peace Hotel consists of 2 buildings:

South building (left): Constructed in 1854 as Central Hotel then renamed to Palace Hotel in 1903. Today it hosts artists from around the world who wish to stay for a limited time for work; This residence and studio for artists is known as The Swatch Art Peace Hotel.

North Building (right): The Sassoon House; built by Sir Victor Sassoon. Originally, it was Cathay Hotel and today it is the Fairmont Peace Hotel.




































 

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