Capella Shanghai Jian Ye Li
Shanghai, China
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Is Capella Shanghai Jian Ye Li good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 9.5/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: unique shikumen heritage setting; butler service and welcome gifts; all-day snacks and cocktails. Main complaint: limited public space and no spa pool.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Unique shikumen heritage, practical trade-offs”
Capella Shanghai Jian Ye Li stands apart for its shikumen heritage architecture in a historic lane, which several guests call unlike anything else in the city, plus butler service, welcome gifts, all-day snacks and evening cocktails, and cultural activities. The setting is described as a quiet retreat with well-kept, very large rooms. The most detailed review, though, lists real drawbacks: multi-level rooms mean frequent stairs and some dampness, public space is limited to a small lounge, one restaurant and a compact spa without a pool, the toilet compartment is cramped and some fittings feel ordinary, and service, while professional, is not always memorable.
- Rooms
- Very large multi-level rooms; dampness noted.
- Service
- Professional butler service; rarely feels memorable.
- Facilities
- A compact spa, one restaurant, no pool.
- Location
- A quiet retreat within a historic lane.
- Food
- All-day snacks plus evening cocktails included.
- Unique shikumen heritage setting
- Butler service and welcome gifts
- All-day snacks and cocktails
- Very large, well-kept rooms
- Cultural activities
- Spa
- Gym
- Limited public space and no spa pool
- Multi-level rooms can feel damp
- Some fittings feel ordinary
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How it compares
Capella Shanghai Jian Ye Li ranks #29 of 482 hotels Staylist lists in Shanghai and #9 of 152 5-star hotels there. At about $796 a night it is 462% above the median for 5-star hotels in Shanghai ($142). The closest listed alternative is Ascott Heng Shan Shanghai, 500 m away (score 7.8).
About the hotel
- Address
- Jianyeli, No. 480 Jianguo West Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Chain
- Capella
- Opened
- 2017
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 3.6 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (16.56 km) · Train Station: Shanghainan Railway Station (7.84 km) · Metro: Zhaojiabang Road (0.54 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Ascott Heng Shan Shanghai500 m · 7.8 · $378
- Hualuxe Shanghai Twelve at Hengshan500 m · 8.0 · $160
- Lemon Hotel1 km · 9.5 · $24
- Haiyue Mingting Hotel Jing'an Temple Huaihai Middle Road Shanghai1 km · 9.3 · $49
- Picardie Hengshan Garden Hotel1 km · 7.2
Amenities
- Spa
- Gym
- Public parking
- Airport pick-up
- Car rentals
- Bar
- Library
- 2 Restaurants
- Cafe
- Taxi booking service
- Airport drop-off
- Station pick-up
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Station drop-off
- Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire
- Postal service
- Fax/copying service
- Multimedia display system
- Wedding service
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Capella Shanghai Jian Ye Li?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Is there parking at Capella Shanghai Jian Ye Li?
- Yes: public parking.
- Does Capella Shanghai Jian Ye Li offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
- What wellness facilities does Capella Shanghai Jian Ye Li have?
- Spa, Gym.
- How far is Capella Shanghai Jian Ye Li from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, about 16.56 km away.
- How far is Capella Shanghai Jian Ye Li from the centre of Shanghai?
- About 3.6 km.
- Is Capella Shanghai Jian Ye Li suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.