Shanghai Municipality Scenes

22. Peace Hotel

Built in 1929, the Peace -- known in its heyday as the Cathay Hotel -- is Shanghai's best known historic hotel. The lobby is an Art Deco masterpiece and the view from the rooftop is magnificent. Rooms, renovated in 2003, are spacious, with large closets and high ceilings, though some retain their old furnishings. The former Palace Hotel (built in 1906) across the street has now been turned into the south wing of the Peace. The Peace was due to undergo significant renovations (to be completed in 2008).