Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai opened its doors to guests

The newest, luxurious Bvlgari Hotel opened its doors in Shanghai solemnly and on a grand scale. Situated on the shores of Suzhou Creek, the Bvlgari Shanghai Hotel is part of the SUHE CREEK coastal city reconstruction project and has become the sixth jewel in the Bvlgari hospitality collection.

The new hotel complements the Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts collection after the opening of Bvlgari's first Chinese possession in Beijing in September 2017. He joins Bvlgari’s growing global hotel portfolio, which began with the opening of the first Bvlgari Hotel in Milan in 2004, the Bvlgari Resort in Bali in 2006, the Bvlgari Hotel in London in 2012 and the Bvlgari Resort in Dubai in 2017.

General Manager Vincent Billiard noted: “The journey to the opening of this hotel was a long one, but now we are extremely proud of how impressive Bvlgari Shanghai turned out to be. A wonderful key location is in the Suhe Creek complex in the middle of a guarded historical area. The modern glamorous style of the hotel harmoniously gives Italian courage a bit of Chinese sophistication, setting new standards. luxury living in the city. "

June 19 Bvlgari House presented its sixth newest possession at a large party marking the opening of the Bvlgari Movie Week, which became part of the Shanghai International Film Festival program, in the stunning ballroom and rooftop terrace of the Bvlgari Shanghai Hotel.

In an event hosted by the CEO of Bvlgari Group Jean-Christophe Babin, 500 selected guests took part, numerous stars passed along its red carpet, among them Bvlgari brand ambassador Chris woo, singer and actress Sammy Cheng, director and actor Stephen fun.

Amazing Italian dinner was specially invented by the chef Nico RomitoMichelin-starred curator Il Ristorante, and singer Matteo Brancaleoni, one of the leading Italian jazz improvisers, performed on stage with his best repertoire.

June 20, to mark the official opening of the hotel, the CEO of Bvlgari Group Jean-Christophe Babin held a press conference attended by the executive vice president of Bvlgari Group Silvio Ursini, Managing Director of Bvlgari for Greater China Kolya Neve, partner of design firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel architect Patricia Wil, CEO of Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai Vincent Billiard, artists Yan Pei Ming and Xiaodong Liu, who created two picturesque paintings that adorned the ballroom of the hotel.

"I like to look at the Bvlgari hotel collection as a necklace, and today we added the sixth gem, a precious ruby, which perfectly conveys the atmosphere of Shanghai.

This is an important day for us at Bvlgari - the opening of our second property in China in less than a year. Shanghai is one of the fastest growing cities in the world, and we hope that this architectural masterpiece, combined with the magnificent, perfectly restored Chamber of Commerce, will rightfully add the Bvlgari Hotel to the map as one of the most iconic sights of the city.

The hotels represent an opportunity for Bvlgari to share with the world an Italian sense of luxury, design and creativity, and now we are proud to find a second new "home" in China. "- stated Jean-Christophe Babin.

Harmoniously blending modern design and traditional architecture, the hotel includes a 48-story tower, the amazingly restored 1916 Shanghai Chamber of Commerce and the lush gardens surrounding the area.

Like all properties of the Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts collection, the Shanghai project is fully developed by the famous Italian design bureau Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel. Its specialists have created a brilliant modern masterpiece in which the layers of Shanghai's history are reflected with the inherent sophistication of Bvlgari. Working in the spirit of the integral design of the 1930s, architects carefully selected and developed each element of the decor, achieving compatibility, convenience and purity of elements of the Italian style.

82 refined hotel rooms, including 19 suites, one of the most spacious in the city. It offers breathtaking views of the iconic Bund quarter, the financial district of Pudong, the expressive bends of the Huangpu and Suhe Creek rivers.

Located on the roof of Il Bar, Il Ristorante Niko Romito and La Terrazza Restaurant provide an incredible 360 ° C panoramic view of Shanghai's world-famous skyscrapers, this is the place where the city’s lifestyle is best felt.

Adjacent to the hotel’s tower is the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce, a tranquil, exclusive historic building that rises among private gardens. Here are the luxurious Bvlgari ballroom of 480 square meters. m and Bao Li Xuan gourmet Chinese restaurant.

Stunning Spa of 2000 Sq. m with a 25-meter indoor heated pool, 8 spa rooms and a WORKSHOP GYMNASIUM gym (including the latest Technogym equipment, a studio for private training and yoga) complement the hotel's offer, and the first in China pilot Il Cioccolato boutique on the ground floor invites guests to enjoy goodies called "Bvlgari gems".

As Chinese tradition intersected with Italian modernity in the Bund quarter, the Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai, a place to live in the Bvlgari style, appeared.

About Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts

A unique location in harmony with the surrounding landscape, a combination of traditional design with bright modern Italian architecture by Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, excellent service and the highest quality that distinguishes all Bvlgari creations are the main features of the hotels from the Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts collection.

The design of each of them is inextricably linked with the traditions of the country where it is located, special attention is paid to details, as a tribute to absolute luxury.

Bvlgari hotels and resorts are made in a recognizable and expressive Italian style typical of Bvlgari, which is manifested in design, in modern Italian cuisine, in sophisticated SPA, Bvlgari brand energy is concentrated here, timeless brilliant luxury and a magnificent heritage of Italian jewelry art.

The history of the Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts collection began with the opening of iconic hotels in Milan and London, as well as a resort in Bali. Recently, possessions in Beijing and Dubai have been added to them. The Shanghai hotel is becoming the sixth jewel of the Bvlgari hospitality collection, and three new addresses will be added from 2020 to 2022 in Moscow, Paris and Tokyo.

About Bvlgari

Bvlgari, part of the LVMH Group, was founded in Rome in 1884 as a jewelry store. She quickly became famous for the true Italian excellence of craftsmanship and the magnificence of jewelry. Over time, the company has become one of the world's leading manufacturers of luxury goods and services - from jewelry and watches to accessories, perfumes and hotels - owning, among other things, an unsurpassed chain of boutiques in the most exclusive places in the world. Since 2011, the company has been part of the LVMH Group.