HOTELS URBN Boutique Shanghai - China’s First Carbon-Neutral Hotel

URBN Boutique Shanghai - China’s First Carbon-Neutral Hotel

Location:

Shanghai China East Asia
DesignEco-Friendly

URBN is China’s first carbon-neutral hotel combining modern architecture and Chinese aesthetics. Using recycled materials and uber-efficient design, its energy usage is so much more efficient than equivalent establishments.

The hotel is situated next to the historic French Concession area of the city known for its delights and high-class restaurants, clubs, and boutiques.

One of Fodor’s top 100 hotels, URBN was built in a converted warehouse using locally sourced materials.

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URBN Shanghai exterior

The hotel's special concept is by A00 Architecture, a team of 3 Canadian architects who have come to specialize in regenerating Shanghai’s downtown buildings.

URBN Shanghai bamboo facade
DKNY
URBN Shanghai terrace
URBN Shanghai bamboo terrace
URBN Shanghai Entrance Greenery
URBN Shanghai lobby

The interior design is by Brazillian, Tais Cabral, and combines modern Chinese design with a little South American flair.

URBN Shanghai restaurant
URBN Shanghai room
URBN Shanghai room

One room has its own three-tiered internal atrium, another has a Jacuzzi; all have free-standing baths and astounding aesthetics. Richard Branson and NBA star, Tao Ming have been known to stay at the hotel.

URBN Shanghai room with bathroom inside
Bathroom and corridor
URBN Shanghai rooftop terrace

A rooftop champagne bar, award-winning dining, and cocktail creations are all there to whet your appetite for style and taste.

URBN Shanghai restaurant
URBN Shanghai restaurant decoration
The Social Restaurant

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183 Jiaozhou Road, Jing'an, Shanghai, China


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