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Fodor's Shanghai's 25 Best, 3rd Edition

URBN

Design | Winning Attributes

At a Glance

Pros

eco-friendly
luxe setting
some of the best cocktails in town
elegant design

Cons

not terribly suitable for mobility-impaired guests

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URBN Review

Innovatively designed and environmentally friendly, URBN is Shanghai's first carbon-neutral hotel. Made with environmentally sensitive technology and recycled materials, URBN is a truly unique place to stay. The service is attentive and well trained, making guests feel at home from the moment they step into the hotel's tree-shaded courtyard. The design is superb, with a leather-encased reception desk, slate decor, and a quiet, private bar on the top floor. URBN provides a wide variety of alternative entertainments, including Chinese cookery, calligraphy and tai chi classes, bike tours, and yoga lessons.

2011 Fodor's 100 Hotel Award Winner

Glamorous Green
This tucked-away Shanghai oasis blends a wide range of design influences: mid-century-modern chairs mix with sunken stone bathtubs, bamboo plants share real-estate with a wall of classic steamer trunks, and vintage typewriters gleam near the restaurant's daily-specials blackboard. But rather than sacrificing the environment for aesthetics, China's only carbon-neutral hotel has embraced its local ecosystem. All of the wood is reclaimed, the plant life locally sourced, the water purified on site, the restaurant touts a farm-to-table ethos, and the spa showcases local organic skincare products in its facials. Discerning urbanites, particularly those who fantasize about rooftop gardens and eco flair, shouldn't bother staying anywhere else.

Contact Information

Address: 183 Jiaozhou Lu, near Beijing Xi Lu, Jing'an, Shanghai, 200040 | Map It
Phone: 021/5153-4600
Website: www.urbnhotels.com
Location: Nanjing Xi Lu and Jing'an