Hotels · Our pick in Shanghai

Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li

Boutique hotel·Former French Concession

A restored shikumen lane

About Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li

Capella Shanghai is set in Jian Ye Li, a restored lane of shikumen houses at 480 West Jianguo Road in Xuhui. Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire, in the hotel, holds one MICHELIN star in 2026.

Why it's on our list

  • Shikumen villas
  • le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li before you go.

How far is it from the sights?

Distances from Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Wukang Mansion1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
  2. Jing’an Temple2.3 kmWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
  3. Xintiandi2.9 kmWalk 36 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
  4. Shanghai Museum (People’s Square)3.5 kmWalk 44 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
  5. West Bund Museum4.2 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 15 min
  6. Yu Garden4.7 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 16 min
  7. The Bund5.1 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 17 min
  8. Oriental Pearl TV Tower6.1 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 20 min
  9. Shanghai Tower6.1 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 20 min
  10. Shanghai Museum East8.6 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 26 min

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