 Located on Jiaozhou Road just north of Nanjing Road and close to the famous former French Concession district, the chic new ??URBN Hotels Shanghai?? is also China??s first carbon neutral and truly earth conscious hotel.
Conceived by owners Scott Barrack and Jules Kwan from the desire to give visitors to Shanghai a uniquely Shanghainese urban experience, the 26-room hotel is converted from a former 1970s post office building and features contemporary design with Chinese, and specifically Shanghainese, influences.
URBN Hotels and Resorts focus is to immerse guests deeply into their surroundings, offering activities beyond the traditional hotel experience so they become part of the urban lifestyle of their surroundings.
As such, URBN properties will offer localized extra services such as tai chi and yoga classes, in-room beauty and health treatments, unique bike and walking tours, Chinese cooking classes and basic lessons in Mandarin Chinese.
URBN Hotels Shanghai is the first carbon neutral hotel in China. URBN has entered into an agreement with South Pole, an international intermediary offering bespoke solutions for companies and industries to reduce and offset greenhouse gas emissions.
The total amount of energy the hotel consumes, including staff commutes, food and beverage delivery, and the energy used by each guest, will be tracked to calculate the carbon footprint. URBN will then purchase credits to neutralize its footprint by investing in a (')green(') energy development and emission reduction project in China.
Hotel guests can also choose to purchase carbon credits from the program to offset their flights. All credits are verified and approved by the United Nations. This voluntary action by URBN Hotels & Resorts is significant, considering China is the fastest growing emitter of greenhouse gases and is central to the success or failure of the global response to climate change. Rates are based on double occupancy. Charges for extra adults may apply and will be due directly to the hotel.
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(5 stars)