Shanghai Hotels|Shanghai, China

The Sukhothai Shanghai

Name: The Sukhothai Shanghai
Address: 380 Weihai Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai, 200041, China
Telephone: 8621-5237-8888

An oasis in downtown Shanghai

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Stepping off the crowded retail and white-collar-office thoroughfare of Shanghai’s Nanjing West Road into the quiet, minimalist lobby of The Sukhothai Shanghai is almost jarring.

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Our Inspector's Highlights

The sustainable ethos is embedded in every element of The Sukhothai Shanghai. The LEED-certified property boasts paper-free rooms, recycled bamboo pens and high-tech machinery across its dining venues that dehydrates and infuses parts of ingredients that might normally be discarded, ensuring nothing goes to waste.
Elevated gin and tonics are a staple at hotel bars around the world, but this Shanghai property takes the trend to a whole new level. Head to its ground-floor URBAN Lounge to peruse more than 120 gin labels — a list that’s constantly growing — and an herb trolley where you can choose your own botanicals with which to infuse and personalize your own version of the classic cocktail.
Though The Sukhothai Shanghai has a vastly different look and feel to the brand’s original resort-style hotel in Bangkok, you’ll still find subtle Thai touches across the property, like the Tuk Tuk car parked out front, the elephant-covered chedis in the garden and the natural Thai silk curtains in the Grand Ballroom.
The minimalist design of the Shanghai hotel creates a soothing atmosphere throughout, but the meditative vibe hits its peak in the spa and wellness floor. Alongside a gym and indoor heated swimming pool, you’ll find a calming spa and Zen garden for those looking to take a time out from the relentless hustle of the urban jungle outside.
The Sukhothai Shanghai showcases hundreds of artworks, each one specially commissioned for the hotel and many playing on the intersection between Thai and Chinese culture. Pay special attention to two interactive digital works by Japanese collective Teamlab: Flowers and People lets passersby make digital representations of petals wither or bloom, while Four Seasons, 1,000 Years, Terraced Rice Fields is created using a live feed from the Japanese village of Tashibunosho, where an agrarian way of life has remained unchanged for thousands of years.

Things to Know

Though there are not many specialized facilities or services available for children at the luxury hotel, those traveling with kids should book a Studio Room, which comes with a sofa, bathtub and more space (559 to 624 square feet) than its counterparts.
Take advantage of the hotel’s complimentary experiences, including an art tour of the works scattered throughout the property or guided city tours on Kate Wood bamboo bikes through Shanghai’s Former French Concession area or the famed Bund promenade.
Squeeze in a workout at The Sukhothai Shanghai’s 24-hour fitness center, where you’ll find a small, but high-tech array of Life Fitness equipment.
Just a short walk from the hotel is one of Shanghai’s best-preserved traditional lane-style neighborhoods. Zhang Yuan is a compound of shikumen (literally “stone gate”) alleyways filled with narrow redbrick houses that stand shoulder-to-shoulder. Afford yourself some time to get lost in these historic boulevards.

The Rooms

Accommodations feature a minimalist style with clean lines and soothing color palettes of mint green, brown, cream and slate gray. Gray stone bathrooms create a spa-like escape with deep-soaking tubs, separate rain showers and heated toilet seats.
With diatom-silica clay walls — which are not only environmentally friendly, but also known for air purification and sound-minimizing qualities — as well as parquet wood floors and a paper-free policy, Sukhothai’s rooms are both eco-conscious and good for the allergy-prone.
Alongside the Nespresso machine and de rigueur coffee pods, each room is stocked with Ronnefeldt tea capsules, a minibar and wine fridge. Soft drinks and beer are complimentary.
No matter your preference for relaxation methods, you are covered with the in-room amenities here: yoga mats and wineglass-holding trays for the bathtub both come standard.

The Restaurants

The Italian restaurant La Scala celebrates the Italian virtues of fresh ingredients prepared with a sophisticated simplicity. The effortlessly elegant restaurant presents time-honored recipes with a touch of modern flair, original creations and a fine selection of Italian boutique wines.
The ZUK Bar is tiled from floor to ceiling and is an essential downtown spot for a creative cocktail. The outdoor terrace garden is accessible from the street level, providing a city oasis.
URBAN Café, one of the few hotel restaurants specializing in Thai cuisine, takes diners on a culinary journey to northern Thailand with dishes such as braised beef shoulder curry and deep-fried giant prawn. The restaurant's commitment to authentic flavors has earned recognition from Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce.
From curious neophytes to aficionados, URBAN Lounge's Gin Library's extraordinary collection of 350 gins and herbal drinks serves as an expert guide.

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