Set to open in May 2009 and a stone’s throw away from Shanghai’s major cultural and entertainment highlights including The Bund, The People’s Square and Shanghai Grand Theatre is The Langham, Yangtze Boutique, Shanghai. This enchanting boutique hotel is Langham Hotel’s first boutique hotel under The Langham brand has been intelligently restored to its former glory while blending modern luxuries and conveniences. The Langham, Yangtze Boutique originally opened as an art deco masterpiece in the 1930s and was touted as “The Third Largest Hotel in the Far East” by the renowned architect, Li Pan.

The Langham, Yangtze Boutique will become the most sought-after destination for discerning travellers to Shanghai

  The boutique hotel, now undergoing a USD 20-million renovation, will re-emerge with lavish art deco-inspired interiors designed by the award-winning Duncan & Miller Design. Its focus on symmetric patterns and sharp lines, rich colours as well as bold geometric shapes all combine to inject a classic, extravagant flair of Old Shanghai. The hotel features 96 art-deco rooms and suites, some with private balconies overlooking the vibrant city. Oversized bathrooms taking up one third of the spacious guestroom area are luxuriously designed, allowing guests to indulge in ultimate relaxation with built-in TV and sound system. The hotel also introduces Chuan Residences - three spa-themed rooms with direct access to the hotel’s signature Chuan Spa, promising unparalleled privacy for its discerning guests. The award-winning Chuan Spa is based around Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the balancing the five Wu Xing elements. Chuan Spa is a serene haven where healing hands will pamper, soothe and reinvigorate guests with a wide array of natural treatments. In The Langham, Yangtze Boutique, there are a variety of exquisite dining concepts to tempt the international palate:

• T’ang Court Delicate high-end Cantonese cuisine - award winning combination of Chinese culinary excellence and elegant western design. Features 10 private rooms
• Izakaya Japanese Izakaya restaurant & bar exploding with colours, creativity and flavours
•  Palm Court Lobby Lounge offering the most authentic English afternoon tea in town in a luxurious European art deco setting
•  Ciao Italian all-day-dining restaurant

The glamorous rooftop column-free Pearl Room hosting up to 250 persons paired with personalised Langham service and state-of-the-art facilities will add a touch of enchantment and magnificence to all high end events. With floor-to-ceiling glass windows on both sides, guests enjoy natural daylight and an uninterrupted panoramic city view from the room. “The Langham, Yangtze Boutique has the advantage of an incredible location in downtown Puxi district,” said Brett Butcher, Senior Vice President - Sales and Marketing for Langham Hotels International. “While we are able to satisfy the most sophisticated travellers with distinctive boutique hotel experiences, we also offer every convenience and comfort as a full-service luxury hotel, well equipped with modern facilities and amenities. This perfect combination of exclusivity and luxury makes us stand out from other hotels in town.” Brett Butcher added, “The heritage of the building itself gives The Langham a distinct sense of historic charm, a unique character that cannot be replicated elsewhere. Together with our elegant brand history and gracious hospitality, we believe The Langham, Yangtze Boutique will become the most sought-after destination for discerning travellers to Shanghai wanting to re-live a little of ‘Old Shanghai’. When to go Shanghai has a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons.  Spring and Autumn offer the most comfortable weather.  The summer from mid May to mid September is hot and humid and the Winter is damp and chilly. Getting there British Airways and Virgin Atlantic offer direct flights from London Heathrow (LHR)  to Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and take approximately 11 hours. Post from: Luxury Travel Breaks The Langham, Yangtze Boutique, Shanghai