Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund

HBA SINGAPORE
Hotel
China
2011
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai's exterior. Illuminated at night, a grand neoclassical building with ornate arches and columns is adorned with a flag on top.
Elegant interior featuring an ornate chandelier, arched ceilings, and a sweeping staircase, framed by decorative railings.

Waldorf Astoria on the Bund, Shanghai, marks the first hotel in Asia for Hilton’s prestigious luxury brand. The exquisite English Renaissance-style building was originally constructed in 1911 and opened as the now-legendary Shanghai Club.

Throughout the 1920s and ’30s, it was the city’s most exclusive gentlemen’s club, renowned for its decadent offerings—bowling alleys, restaurants, an oyster bar, game rooms, a barber’s shop, and two wine cellars. Among its most iconic features was the celebrated Long Bar, which, at 110 feet, was once the longest bar in the world.

Client

Hilton

Location

China

Studio

HBA Singapore

Expertise

Interiors

Completion Status

2011

Sector

Heritage

HBA Office Location

Singapore

Elegant hotel lounge with dark wood panels and ambient lighting. Leather armchairs, sofas, and tables are arranged on a patterned carpet. Plush drapes frame large windows.
Elegant lobby interior featuring an ornate chandelier, arched ceilings, plush armchairs, and marbled flooring.
LOBBY
Elegant interior with grand chandeliers, arched ceilings, and ornate iron railing. Soft ambient light creates a luxurious and majestic feel.
LOBBY
A couple sits in a grand hotel lobby, engaged in conversation on plush chairs. A doorman stands by large wooden doors. Tall palms and elegant decor set a sophisticated tone.
LOBBY
A luxurious bar with dark wood cabinetry, elegant lighting, and plush seating, featuring bartenders preparing drinks behind the polished counter.
BAR COUNTER
An elegant oyster bar featuring a marble counter, a decorative mirror, and a selection of fresh oysters displayed, surrounded by classic seating, creating a refined dining atmosphere.
BAR
Elegant library foyer with wood paneling, a round table with red flowers, and a staircase leading to a mezzanine. Warm lighting creates a cozy ambiance.
PUBLIC AREA
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Cozy bedroom view through a staircase doorway, featuring a canopy bed with white linens, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and an elegant, calm ambiance.
PRESIDENTIAL SUITE
Luxurious bedroom with a four-poster bed, elegant decor, and sweeping views of the Shanghai skyline through large windows.
PRESIDENTIAL SUITE BEDROOM
Luxurious bathroom featuring marble walls, a freestanding bathtub, elegant lighting, and decorative details including flowers and artwork.
PRESIDENTIAL SUITE BATHROOM
Elegant suite living room featuring a chandelier, vintage furniture, a glass-front cabinet, and yellow flower arrangements.
PRESIDENTIAL SUITE LIVING
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Interiors team

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People Paula-OCallaghan
HBA Singapore

Paula O’Callaghan
Partner

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