It's rare to escape from the steel forest of CBD, so I want to explore the charm of a foreign land. The end of the year is coming to an end, and another year is hastily passed amidst busyness.

Also, taking advantage of the opportunity at the end of the year, I made a small gathering with my close friends.

So we targeted Huangpu District and Xuhui District, because there are many old western-style houses left over from the 1920s and 1930s, each of which carries a legendary story from the Shanghai Bund back then.

Explore the Dream Castle of the Century

The Mahler Villa we went to is one of them, also known as Mahler Residence, located on Shaanxi South Road. It was built in 1927 and was originally owned by a British Jewish man named Mahler. The villa covers an area of over 5000 square meters, with a garden area of approximately 2000 square meters. It is said that the reason for building this villa was due to Mahler's youngest daughter having a dream of a large house with a fairy tale layout. So Mahler built this small palace based on the style he saw in his daughter's dream.

Villas are typical European style buildings, with towering spires, steep roofs, and unique variations in shape. The main building is a three story Scandinavian Norwegian style building, perfectly embodying the elegance of European nobility.

Although Mahler was a British Jew, he himself made a fortune in China, so he incorporated some Chinese elements into the villa design. A pair of Chinese style stone lions are also placed at the entrance of the villa. The exterior walls are made of ochre red refractory bricks, embedded with colored ceramic tiles, 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 western-style houses, in addition to their unique exterior architecture, the interior decoration of the main building is also very exquisite.

Walkways, corridors, and other areas are equipped with wall panels, while stairs, floors, and wall panels are mostly made of teak wood, all of which are reddish brown in color. Beautiful and exquisite patterns are carved everywhere, pleasing to the eye. We can't help but feel the exotic charm here, which makes us linger and forget to leave.

[Stay at the Shanghai China Construction Marriott Hotel]

After leaving Mahler Villa, I drove to Shanghai Zhongjian Wanyi Hotel located in the core business area of Hongqiao. This area is adjacent to key hubs such as the Convention and Exhibition Center, Hongqiao Airport, and Hongqiao Railway Station, with convenient transportation.

An exclusive extraordinary exploration journey

From the majestic Mahler Villa with a retro style to this fashionable and modern Marriott Hotel, it seems as if it has taken several centuries at once.

Due to its advantageous geographical location, the Marriott Hotel, located just a stone's throw away from the national exhibition center and adjacent to the Hongqiao hub, is primarily aimed at business guests, highlighting its exquisite and minimalist design style, providing a relaxed and comfortable stay experience!

There is a full-time restaurant called Wan Hui Xuan here; At the same time, the lobby bar offers a variety of exquisite desserts, coffee, and cocktails, making it the perfect choice for business meetings and casual socializing.

Although the hotel does not have an indoor swimming pool, there is a well-equipped and intelligent fitness center on the second floor, providing the necessary facilities for a business hotel is sufficient.

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

To achieve the most harmonious balance between work and life

After a morning of sightseeing, I felt a bit tired. After checking in, I visited the hotel and returned to my room. When checking into the hotel, I pay special attention to the facilities in the guest rooms and the quality of the beds.

The guest room provides a simple and fashionable decoration, not flashy, with soft lighting in the room, suitable for someone like me who falls asleep when tired.

The bathroom space is not too large, and the hardware is very good. Equipped with a bathtub, it is more suitable for business travelers to relax and provide a homey experience.

The hotel has a total of 254 square meters of banquet space, and five conference rooms can be adjusted into flexible spaces to host annual conference events of different scales. I have to marvel at the complete facilities and powerful functions of the Shanghai Zhongjian Wanyi Hotel!

The Encounter of Food and Art

The restaurant's 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 viewing space for diners, and the buffet dinner gathers Asian and Western cuisine. The vibrant open kitchen allows guests to admire the exquisite cooking skills of the chefs while providing an interactive dining experience. A variety of colorful and flavored buffets with irregular theme changes, allowing taste buds to explore the cultural charm of cuisine.

The decoration of the restaurant is bright, especially the corner near the window at the entrance of the restaurant is great. The wooden table with french window, the sun pouring in front of the window, and the delicious food, is simply the enjoyment of vision and taste buds.

Now, it's also the second anniversary celebration of the China Construction Marriott Hotel in Shanghai. The hotel has launched multiple discount packages, and you can enjoy exquisite food packages at half price!

Overall, the Shanghai Zhongjian Wanyi Hotel not only boasts modern and fashionable decoration, but also offers a comprehensive range of functional amenities. Whether for business trips or sightseeing, staying here is a good choice with high service standards, as well as a comfortable and elegant environment and atmosphere. Provide customers with comprehensive consideration and an ideal place to relax and release their mind and body. It can be said that the value for money is excellent, the cost-effectiveness is extremely high, and the service and environment are impeccable. One word, like, two words, perfect!

Specific address:

The Shanghai Zhongjian Wanyi Hotel is located in the core area of Hongqiao Business District, adjacent to the National Convention and Exhibition Center. A 10 minute walk leads to Xujing East Station on Line 2 and Panlong Road Station on Line 17, providing convenient connections to major core commercial districts in Shanghai (such as Nanjing West Road, People's Square, Lujiazui, etc.). The surrounding facilities include the Hongqiao Tiandi Commercial Center, which integrates office, shopping, catering, entertainment, and exhibition. 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 the Jiamin Expressway to the east, the Shanghai Chongqing Expressway to the south, the Shenhai Expressway to the west, and the Songze Expressway to the north, providing convenient transportation.