Shanghai
Resort calm dropped into the middle of a megacity. Wabi-sabi textures — rough stone, timber marquetry, rattan, paper louvers — against a neutral palette and a lot of greenery. The vibe is Shanghai classical garden, not business hotel. Quiet enough that guests notice the shift in mood the moment they pull into the driveway.
Ask for a Shikumen View room for views over the historic rooftops rather than a generic city-facing room — more character and roughly the same price tier.
Why It Matters
The first urban Alila in Greater China and a significant conversion of one of Shanghai's storied Four Seasons properties. Over half the rooms are suites. The flagship restaurant is led by a Michelin-pedigreed chef, and the hotel grows its own produce on a rooftop garden. Exclusive private access to Zhangyuan makes it the only hotel with a direct door to that heritage compound. World of Hyatt Category 5 property, redeemable at 17,000–23,000 points per night.
Alila Shanghai opened on September 25, 2024 in the bones of the former Four Seasons Shanghai Puxi — after an extensive renovation, it now stands as Greater China's first urban Alila Resort-style hotel. Designer Ju Bin of Horizontal Design anchored the whole thing around a 17-foot 'Gathering' tree sculpture in the glass-ceilinged fourth-floor lobby courtyard, studded with Jingdezhen ceramic leaves by local artist Oscar Wang. The 186 rooms (94 of which are suites) sit on floors 12–17 and 27–39, and the hotel has exclusive private access to the historic Zhangyuan Shikumen compound next door.
Where You'll Stay
13 room types available
1 King Bed
Entry-level room with city views of the Shanghai skyline. King bed, lounge area, walk-in wardrobe, and a spa-like bathroom with dressing table, twin vanities, and rainforest shower.
King · 39 sqm1 King Bed with City View, Studio
The entry-level suite — nearly double the size of a standard room. Separate living room, king bed, walk-in wardrobe, and bathroom with standalone bath and rainforest shower.
King · 66 sqm1 King Bed with Shikumen View
Overlooks Zhangyuan's historic shikumen rooftops — a step up from a generic city view. King bed, lounge area, walk-in wardrobe, and spa-like bathroom with rainforest shower.
King · 39 sqm1 King Bed with Shikumen View, Balcony
The only standard room with a private balcony, looking out over Zhangyuan's shikumen rooftops. King bed, lounge area, walk-in wardrobe, and a spa bathroom with standalone bath and separate shower.
King · 39 sqm2 Twin Beds
City-view room with twin beds, lounge area, walk-in wardrobe, and spa-like bathroom with dressing table, twin vanities, and rainforest shower.
Twin · 37 sqm2 Twin Beds with City View, Studio
Twin-bed version of the Studio Suite with separate living room, walk-in wardrobe, standalone bath, and rainforest shower.
Twin · 66 sqm2 Twin Beds with Shikumen View
Twin-bed room overlooking Zhangyuan's shikumen rooftops. Lounge area, walk-in wardrobe, and spa-like bathroom with rainforest shower.
Twin · 37 sqmDeluxe Suite King
Ranges from 74–80 sqm with city views, king bed, separate living room, walk-in wardrobe, and bathroom with standalone bath and rainforest shower.
King · 77 sqmDeluxe Suite Twin
Twin-bed version of the Deluxe Suite, 74–80 sqm, with separate living room, city views, and a full spa bathroom with standalone bath and rainforest shower.
Twin · 77 sqmPavilion Suite King
A spacious corner suite with city views and a separate living room. Features standalone bath and rainforest shower. The smallest named suite category and a solid value for the space.
King · 73 sqmPenthouse Suite King
The hotel's top-of-house at 244 sqm — on the highest floor with full Shanghai cityscape panoramas. A separate living room, private dining area, bar, and a bathroom with elliptical soaking tub and rainforest shower round out one of Shanghai's most impressive hotel suites.
King · 244 sqmPremier Suite King
A proper sprawl at 134 sqm on an upper floor. Separate living room, king bed, walk-in wardrobe, and an expansive spa bathroom with standalone bath and rainforest shower.
King · 134 sqmResidence Suite King
Top-floor positioning distinguishes this 74–80 sqm suite from the Deluxe. Same floor plan — separate living room, walk-in wardrobe, standalone bath, and rainforest shower — but with elevated sightlines over the city.
King · 77 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A 60-minute guided exploration of traditional Chinese medicinal practices — history, science, and personal application. Book 24 hours in advance.
A curated book collection on the Lobby Level showcasing Shanghai's history and culture. A genuinely good place to decompress. Open daily 10am–11pm.
A 90-minute hands-on session exploring traditional Chinese incense — its role in healing, meditation, and artistry. Guests create their own personalized blend. Book 48 hours in advance via the Guest Service Center.
A 40-minute sound bath using traditional gong vibrations to guide guests into a meditative state. Complimentary for in-house guests. Book 24 hours in advance.
A 90-minute workshop exploring the traditional cheongsam knot button — includes a tour of a heritage tailoring house and hands-on crafting of the knot button. Book 24 hours in advance.
Alila Shanghai guests have exclusive private access to Zhangyuan — a complex of restored shikumen stone-gate townhouses now home to luxury retail. No other hotel in the area has this direct connection.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Meeting rooms span 305+ square meters across the 3rd floor, with four intimate spaces each hosting up to 20 guests. A 5th-floor Zen room holds up to 70 for cocktail functions. Business center available.
Open around the clock. Floor-to-ceiling windows and garden views. Fitted with state-of-the-art cardio and strength machines, staffed by experienced health professionals.
A dedicated individual yoga room, available as part of the fitness and wellness offering.
On-site self-parking in the B2 garage. Complimentary for hotel guests (limited spaces, reservation not possible).
A 19-meter indoor heated pool on Level 5, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the hotel's organic garden and the Shanghai skyline. 1.2 meters deep.
A hydrotherapy pool adjacent to the main pool area on the wellness floor.
The hotel grows its own vegetables and herbs on the rooftop, which supply produce directly to the restaurants — particularly the flagship 500 Weihai Road. A meaningful sustainability touch.
A wet sauna available on the wellness floor.
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