Park Hotel

Welcome to the Park Hotel, an architectural titan that stands as a testament to Shanghai’s golden age of cosmopolitanism and technical ambition. As we stand here at the edge of People’s Square, formerly the Shanghai Racecourse,…

Step inside the lobby and allow your eyes to adjust to the warm, amber glow that characterizes the interior of the Park Hotel. You are now standing in one of the most pristine examples of Art Deco interior design in the world. …

Within the confines of this hotel lies a feature of immense geographical importance: the Zero Point of Shanghai. In 1950, the Shanghai Municipal Government designated the center of the Park Hotel’s lobby as the coordinate from…

As we move toward the elevator banks, let us consider the technical marvel that allowed the Park Hotel to reach its height of 83.8 meters. Building a skyscraper in Shanghai in the 1930s was an exercise in overcoming the…

We now enter the dining areas, where the social history of the Park Hotel truly comes to life. In its heyday, the hotel’s restaurants and ballrooms were the most fashionable spots in the city. …

Dedicated to the man who made this building possible, the Hudec Room is a small but essential stop for any architectural enthusiast. Here, you can find blueprints, personal effects, and historical documents related to Ladislav…

While we cannot enter all the guest rooms, the hallways themselves tell a story of evolving luxury. In the 1930s, these rooms were the height of modern convenience, featuring private bathrooms, telephones, and central…

As we conclude our tour of the Park Hotel, we are left with a profound sense of the building's endurance. It is more than just a place to sleep; it is a sentinel that has watched over Shanghai’s transformation from a colonial…