The end of the year is coming to an end, and the year is passing quickly in a busy manner.

I also took advantage of my free time at the end of the year to meet with my close friends for a small gathering.

It is rare to escape the steel forest of the CBD, so I want to visit the customs of a foreign country.

So we targeted Huangpu District and Xuhui District, because there were many old bungalows left over from the 1920s and 1930s, and each bungalow carried a legendary story of going to the beach back then.

[Exploring the Century Dream Castle]

The Mahler Villa we visited was one of them. It is also known as the "Mahler House". It is located on South Shaanxi Road. It was built in 1927. The original owner was Mahler, a British Jew. The villa covers an area of more than 5000 square meters, and the garden area is about 2000 square meters. It is said that the reason why this villa was built was that Mahler's youngest daughter had a dream of a big house in a fairy tale pattern. So Mahler built this small palace based on the pattern her daughter had seen in her dream.

The villa is a typical European building with towering steeples, steep roofs, and strange changes in shape. The main building is a three-story Scandinavian Norway style building, which perfectly reflects the elegance of European aristocrats.

Although Mahler is a British Jew, he himself made his fortune in China, so he incorporated some Chinese elements into the villa design. A pair of Chinese-style stone lions were also placed at the entrance of the villa. The exterior wall is made of ochre red refractory bricks with colored tiles embedded in the middle, and the roof is made of yellow-green glazed tiles. The entire villa is hidden among green trees, with a unique color combination.

Like other old bungalows, in addition to the unique appearance of the building, the interior decoration of the main building is also very particular.

Passages, corridors, etc. are equipped with wainades, and stairs, floors, and wall panels are mostly teak, all of which are reddish brown. Beautiful and exquisite patterns are carved everywhere, which are pleasing to the eye. I can't help but sigh that the exotic customs here are full of charm, which makes us forget to leave.

[Stay at Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Zhongjian]

After leaving Mahler Villa, we drove to the Courtyard Shanghai Zhongjian Hotel located in the core business district of Hongqiao. It is adjacent to the Convention and Exhibition Center, Hongqiao Airport, Hongqiao Railway Station and other key hubs with convenient transportation.

[An exclusive and extraordinary journey of exploration]

From the retro and majestic Mahler Villa to this stylish and modern Courtyard Hotel, it feels like centuries have traveled in all of a sudden.

Due to its superior geographical location, it is just a few steps away from the National Exhibition and is adjacent to the Hongqiao Hub. The Courtyard Hotel, which focuses on business guests, highlights its exquisite and simple design style and a casual and comfortable stay experience!

There is a full-time restaurant, Wanhui Xuan; at the same time, the lobby bar serves a variety of exquisite desserts, coffees and cocktails, making it the perfect choice for business meetings and casual social interactions.

Although the hotel does not have an indoor swimming pool, there is a well-equipped fitness center on the second floor. It is fully equipped and intelligent. It is enough to provide the facilities that a business hotel should have.

In addition, you can also stroll through the urban courtyard outside the hotel to experience this rare leisure and natural oxygen bar.

[Achieve the most harmonious balance between work and life]

I was a little tired after a morning of sightseeing. After checking in, I visited the hotel and returned to my room. When staying at the hotel, I paid special attention to the facilities of the rooms and the quality of the beds.

The room gives people a simple and fashionable decoration, without any bells and whistles, and the light in the room is soft, suitable for people like me who fall asleep when tired.

The bathroom space is not large, the hardware is very good, and the bathtub is more suitable for business travelers to relax and provide a home away experience.

The hotel has a total of 254 square meters of banquet space, and five meeting rooms can be adjusted into flexible spaces to hold annual meetings of different sizes. I have to marvel at the complete facilities and powerful functions of Courtyard Shanghai Zhongjian Hotel!

[Encounter between food and art]

The restaurant design style is simple and fashionable, with exquisite structure and warm yellow light intertwined warm and comfortable. The eye-catching floor-to-ceiling glass windows broaden the view of dining guests. The buffet dinner gathers Asian and Western cuisine. The vibrant open kitchen allows you to watch the chefs 'superb cooking skills and provide guests with an interactive dining experience. The colorful buffet with different flavors changes from time to time, allowing taste buds to explore the cultural charm of food.

The restaurant is brightly decorated, especially the corner next to the window at the entrance of the restaurant. The wooden dining table is equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows. The sun shines in front of the window, and it is accompanied by delicious food. It is simply a visual and taste buds enjoyment.

Now it is the 2nd anniversary of Courtyard Shanghai Zhongjian Hotel. The hotel has launched a number of discount packages, and you can enjoy exquisite gourmet packages at half price!

Overall, Courtyard Shanghai Zhongjian Hotel not only has a modern and stylish decoration, but also has a very comprehensive function. Whether it is a business trip or sightseeing, staying here is a good choice. The service level is high, and the environment and atmosphere are also very comfortable and elegant. Consider customers in all aspects and provide an ideal place to relax and release your body and mind. It can be said that it is excellent value for money, high cost performance, and impeccable service and environment. One word, like, two words, perfect!

Specific address:

Courtyard Shanghai Zhongjian Hotel is located in the core area of Hongqiao Business District, adjacent to the National Convention and Exhibition Center. It takes a 10-minute walk to Xujing East Station of Rail Transit Line 2 and Panlong Road Station of Line 17, conveniently connecting Shanghai's major core business districts (Nanjing West Road, People's Square, Lujiazui, etc.). There is Hongqiao Tiandi Commercial Center in the surrounding area, integrating office, shopping, catering, entertainment and display. It is closely connected to Hongqiao Railway Station and Hongqiao Airport and can be easily reached in 10 minutes. Surrounded by a three-dimensional transportation system, there is Jiamin Viaduct in the east, Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway in the south, Shenhai Expressway in the west, and Songze Viaduct in the north, with convenient transportation.

No. 333, Panwen Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai City, China Tel: (+86) 21 6035 8888

Below is the hotel's booking website!

https://hotels.ctrip.com/hotel/14213033.html