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Shangri-La Qiantan Shanghai

Emporium elegance

Company:

Hospitality

Services:

Interior Design

Project type:

Hospitality

Region:

Asia

Brand:

Shangri-La

Blending the spirit of old Shanghai with the energy and vibrancy of the modern Metropolis

The vision for Shangri-La was to create an imaginary & vibrant Shanghai Neighbourhood made up of bustling markets and courts, connected through laneways that flow majestically into one another.

Upon arrival a large-volume lobby provides a tranquil and welcoming escape from the city, where light and space reign and guests catch glimpses of the courtyard beyond.

The presence of a kinetic sculptural "tree" adds a touch of enchantment, creating a dynamic and engaging focal point within the lobby.

A kinetic sculptural “tree” greets arriving guests, animated as if by a hidden breeze, glassware birds gently take flight. An homage to the pastoral past of Qiantan, the kinetic “tree” was crafted by Preciosa, an elite European glassware manufacturer, using traditional glass-blowing techniques.

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Shangri-La Qiantan Tea Counter

As guests journey through, they’re drawn into a refined tea house - an elegant, glass-lined space where sommeliers guide personal tastings and curated conversations.

 

Just to the side, a vibrant bakery offers artisan breads, pastries, and coffee, seamlessly blending hospitality with local energy. Together, these spaces are designed to feel open yet intimate, rooted in the neighbourhood while offering a distinctly elevated experience.

QT Lounge & Botanical Bar

In the “QT Lounge” guests can transition from the market, through to an elegant, premium tea-house where they can relax and enjoy the teas at a specialist tasting table. The QT Lounge is at the heart of the Hotel and shares a 360-degree stage with the Botanical bar beyond.


A wonderful surprise that allows performances to all the public areas during the day. At night a series of clever fold away walls separate the bar from the QT Lounge, allowing music performances in the bar without disturbing the tranquil nature of the Lounge.

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QT Kitchen

A series of connecting gateways links to the “QT Kitchen”, the hotel’s all-day dining offer.
The QT Kitchen offers relaxed dining options as well as a private dining room which pulls through the vibrancy and colour palette from the botanical bar.

 

Generous volumes and soaring ceilings frame a vibrant yet elegant space, where a curated mix of cuisines is presented within glass-framed hawker-style pavilions. A rich material palette - bold tiled columns, delicate pendant lighting, and textured rippled glass - evokes the allure of a modern Shanghainese night market. The experience flows seamlessly into an adjoining hot pot restaurant, offering intimacy while remaining intrinsically connected to the energy of the main market.

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The journey continues through to the guest lift lobby, where an Art Deco-inspired glass screen becomes a striking focal point, an homage to the streets of Shanghai.

 

From here, corridors lead toward the ballroom and wellness spaces, where the design shifts into a more dramatic, immersive interpretation of the city’s vibrant street life, enriching the guest experience with layers of cultural texture and theatricality.

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