The Bar/Lounge at Fairmont Peace Hotel On The Bund

"Even if you don’t stay here, it’s well worth your time to saunter into the masterful Art Deco lobby, stare at the majestic artwork—don’t forget to look up at the glass rotunda—and head over for a drink at the world-famous Jazz Bar, which has live music every night and is usually packed full of tourists"

"The Jasmine Lounge, in the lobby, is a popular spot for smart high teas"

"Live music in the Jazz Bar is a star attraction"

"Even if you’re not staying here, it’s worth popping in to admire the magnificent lobby (1929), or taking in an evening show at the jazz bar"

"The building, which still hosts the legendary Jazz Bar and has a wealth of history to its name, has been restored to its original grandeur by Fairmont Hotels"

"The Fairmont has been sensitively renovated, evoking the 1930s whilst offering chic, modern comforts and stylish restaurants and facilities, including the famous Jazz Bar"

"The six restaurants and lounges include Dragon Phoenix Chinese restaurant, The Cathay Room, cigar and wine bar Cin Cin, lobbyside Jasmine Lounge, French delicatessen Victor’s, and the legendary Jazz Bar, where Shanghai's oldest jazz band play every night at 7"

"Occupying both sides of the road, this was formerly the Cathay, the most famous hotel in Shanghai, home to the Jazz Bar and still well worth a visit to admire the Art Deco interior (see p"

"Take in the impressive Art Deco masterpiece by enjoying traditional afternoon tea in the Jasmine Lounge or a classic martini at the modern Jazz Bar"

"With the help of Shanghai architectural historian Peter Hibbard, builders restored the lobby’s stained glass skylight, long hidden by a false ceiling, and brought the ornate ballroom (with its famous sprung-wooden dance floor) and kitsch Dragon Phoenix restaurant back to life"