Hyatt’s newest Shanghai property has opened inside the landmark ITC Xujiahui complex, blending nostalgia-led design with modern luxury at a prime heritage-location—signaling how global hotel brands are increasingly using culture-led storytelling to differentiate high-end urban hotels in China.
Nostalgia-led design in a heritage district
Andaz Shanghai ITC occupies one of Shanghai’s newest landmarks, the soaring ITC Xujiahui complex, located at the crossroads of a historically significant commercial district that was central to Shanghai’s early international development.
The hotel’s guiding concept—“bringing the outside in”—imagines a vertical Shanghai neighborhood where alleyways and skylines intersect. This idea is expressed throughout public spaces and guest areas via layered references to the city’s past and present.
Key design elements include:
- A third-floor arrival space featuring a glass-brick wall and moss-toned rugs that echo traditional Shanghai laneways and century-old European-style low-rise buildings.
- A 14th-floor check-in lobby that reinterprets classic Shanghai aesthetics with contemporary materials and spatial design.
- Neighborhood-style corridors that blur the line between hotel and city, reinforcing Andaz’s brand ethos of locally rooted, individually styled properties (the name “Andaz” meaning “personal style” in Hindi).
Rooms and suites: residential feel with skyline views
The hotel offers 267 rooms and suites, all with floor-to-ceiling views over a dynamic stretch of Shanghai where heritage architecture meets modern skyscrapers.
In-room features include:
- Outdoor terraces in many room categories
- Nespresso coffee machines
- Simmons luxury firm mattresses
- 55” IPTV with extensive channel selection
- Byredo Eleventh Hour amenities, curated exclusively for Andaz
Accommodation ranges from 45 sqm rooms to a 147 sqm Executive Suite, which delivers penthouse-style living with bespoke design details crafted by local Shanghai artisans.
The room concept leans toward a residential aesthetic:
- Corridors reference the silhouette of the plane tree, a familiar feature of nearby streets.
- Individually designed room doors enhance the “neighborhood” feel.
- Maisonette-inspired layouts use free-standing wardrobes to guide movement toward bathrooms finished with 3D tiles for a personalized, home-like ambience.
- Flexible seating areas allow guests to work, dine, or relax in the same space.
Fitness and leisure
The gym continues the hotel’s intimacy-led approach to leisure spaces, prioritizing privacy and a members-only atmosphere rather than a large, open-access fitness center. The design aligns with the broader Andaz Shanghai ITC theme of curated, experience-first facilities.
Dining and drinks
Andaz Shanghai ITC positions itself as a destination for both hotel guests and local diners with three distinct venues:
Rooftop Bar
A high-level social hub featuring tea-infused cocktails, fashion-inspired décor, and panoramic city views. The space is designed to appeal to Shanghai’s creative and business communities.
West Wing
A European–Shanghainese deli and wine bar focused on small plates in a stylishly vintage setting that nods to Shanghai’s cosmopolitan past.
East Wing
A bright, high-ceilinged dining space offering:
- Breakfast and lunch with multiple interactive food stations
- Classic Shanghainese dishes in the evening, emphasizing local ingredients and nostalgic flavors
- Private dining rooms and a plant-filled outdoor terrace
Opening offer for World of Hyatt members
For stays from 10 February to 2 May 2026, World of Hyatt members booking two nights or more receive:
- Daily breakfast for up to two guests
- 500 bonus World of Hyatt points per night
- 2,000 bonus points per stay
Bookings must be made via Hyatt.com, the World of Hyatt Mobile App, or Hyatt WeChat Mall. The offer is subject to a one-night room rate guarantee, requires cancellation at least 48 hours before arrival, and cannot be combined with other promotions.
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Why It Matters
- Culture as differentiation: The hotel reflects a broader industry trend where luxury brands use place-based storytelling—rather than pure opulence—to stand out in competitive urban markets like Shanghai.
- Strategic location: Opening inside ITC Xujiahui strengthens Xujiahui’s positioning as a mixed-use lifestyle hub, blending retail, office, and high-end hospitality.
- Hyatt’s China play: The launch reinforces Hyatt’s continued expansion in major Chinese gateway cities under experiential brands like Andaz.
At a Glance
- Hotel: Andaz Shanghai ITC
- Opening date: 3 February 2026
- Location: ITC Xujiahui, Xujiahui district, Shanghai
- Rooms: 267 rooms and suites
- F&B: Rooftop Bar, West Wing, East Wing
- Key theme: Nostalgia-inspired, neighborhood-style design
- Target guests: Design-conscious business and leisure travelers
