A vintage Shanghai-style blend mixed with modern design, even the lobby feels like a mini Shanghai Bund museum

On this business trip to Shenzhen, I unexpectedly stayed at a hidden gem of a classic hotel—the Shenzhen Shanghai Hotel! I didn’t expect this hotel with over 30 years of history to be so charming after renovation, combining vintage Shanghai style with modern design, and even the lobby feels like a mini Shanghai Bund museum✨ 🏨【Location】 • Located at 3032 Shennan Middle Road, a 3-minute walk from Huaqiang Road Metro Station • Right downstairs is Maoye Tiandi, opposite is Huaqiangbei Electronics Market • Only a 10-minute taxi ride to Futian CBD/Convention and Exhibition Center An absolutely perfect location for business travelers! 🛏️【Stay Experience】 The deluxe king room we stayed in was surprisingly photogenic: • Bedding uses jacquard fabric like old Shanghai, creating an interesting contrast with the modern minimalist sofa • The 27th floor offers a super wide view, and on clear days you can see the mountains of Hong Kong in the distance • The bathroom is equipped with a full set of L’Occitane products, and the vintage telephone actually works! 📸【Must-Shoot Spots】 1. The spiral staircase under the crystal chandelier in the lobby (recommended to wear a qipao for photos) 2. The coffee corner by the guest room window (morning sunlight streaming in is stunning) 3. Hidden gem: On B1 floor there is a wall of old photos documenting the development history of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone 🍽️【Nearby Food】 • A 5-minute walk to Huaqiangbei Food Street (highly recommend claypot porridge and beef hotpot) • The hotel’s own Chinese restaurant’s scallion oil noodles are amazing! • For late-night snacks, you can order takeout from the popular dessert shop next door 💡【Local Tips】 • Metro Line 9 goes directly to Shenzhen Bay Port (super convenient for going to Hong Kong) • Rooms get booked quickly on weekends, so book 3 days in advance • Sometimes free upgrades to executive rooms during off-season • For city night views, choose rooms above the 20th floor The biggest surprise this time was discovering a mini library tucked in a corner of the hotel, filled with rare books about Shanghai available for browsing. For a business hotel to have such artistic DNA, I really love it!