The Langham Xintiandi, Shanghai

In Shanghai all roads lead to Xintiandi, a collection of glamorous stores, international restaurants and historic Shikumen houses and now home to The Langham, Xintiandi – a five star luxury hotel with 357 elegant guest rooms and suites. The Langham occupies a landmark building in the heart of Xintiandi and is also adjacent to Huai Hai Road, home to international designer boutiques. The 24-storey hotel pays tribute to the city’s heritage while at the same time embracing the best in today’s luxury interior comforts.

This new hotel offers elegant guest rooms and suites including Grand Rooms with panoramic views over the renowned Shikumen storefronts of Xintiandi. Blending traditional elements with modern décor, Grand Rooms exude an effortless elegance combining dark woods, chic furnishings and innovative extras that create an environment that is both sophisticated and stylish. With floor-to-ceiling windows, each Grand Room is imbued with natural light, creating a bright, open environment. The spacious bathrooms include a dual-basin vanity and an inviting oversized bath. Hotel-wide entertainment extras include a 40” flat-screen TV, an interactive digital audio system that includes an iPod docking station and wall-to-wall wireless broadband internet access. The hotel is also just a short distance from leading Shanghai landmarks such as The Bund, People’s Square, Shanghai Art Museum, Shanghai Museum and Yu Garden. The Langham, Xintiandi also features a modern high-ceiling grand ballroom and an additional eight meeting rooms which can be tailored to ensure every event captivates the senses.

Cachet Restaurant
Guests can also savour international cuisine in the hotel’s Cachet All-Day-Dining restaurant which offers a gourmet selection of fine dishes exquisitely prepared by The Langham’s team of talented chefs. Step outside the hotel and an exciting array of restaurants, bars and outdoor cafes await at Xintiandi.
Ming Court Restaurant
Recently opened as the hotel’s new signature restaurant, Ming Court offers modern Chinese cuisine with both Cantonese and Shanghainese influences. The stylish dining area has a view over the Xintiandi district and Tai Ping Lake, the perfect backdrop for a restaurant where presentation is everything from its staff uniforms to its designer show plates. The exquisite cuisine is given priority with two renowned executive chefs. Whilst Chef Kwong from Hong Kong specializes in the Cantonese dishes, Chef Tony Su, a local, is responsible for the Shanghainese menu. Guests are encouraged to experiment with the superb wine selection.

Luxos Recommends: Sliced pork with dried bamboo shoots in soy sauce, served with chestnut pancake
A.M 29.4.11