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Shanghai, China - Astor Place Hotel (March 2011)

Shanghai’s Astor Place Hotel is an architectural gem located in the heart of the Bund, amongst many British colonial era and historic buildings. Established in 1846 as the Richards Hotel and Restaurant on the Bund in Shanghai, it has been in its present location since 1858. The Astor House Hotel in Shanghai has had a colorful history. The hotel has also experienced periods of decline, closings, renovation and reopening. The latest renovation was in 2006. Also, many famous people have stayed there including: Charlie Chaplin, Albert Einstein, Bertrand Russell, Ulysses S. Grant, famous Italian scientist Guglielmo Marchese Marconi and famous American author Edgar Snow. No other hotel in Shanghai is as rich in history as the Astor Place Hotel. Its history continues.
Shanghai, China Astor Place Hotel cover page.
Shanghai, China Astor Place Hotel cover page.		 Map of China with the star indicating Shanghai.
Map of China with the star indicating Shanghai.		 The Astor House Hotel (or Richards Hotel and Restaurant as it was first known) was established in 1846 by the Richards family.
The Astor House Hotel (or Richards Hotel and Restaurant as it was first known) was established in 1846 by the Richards family.		 Close-up of the Astor House Hotel. It was the very first western hotel property in China.
Close-up of the Astor House Hotel. It was the very first western hotel property in China.
Red carpet leading into the elegant dining room.
Red carpet leading into the elegant dining room.		 The baroque-style Richards Restaurant has a long history. It has an impressive grand hall to accommodate large gatherings.
The baroque-style Richards Restaurant has a long history. It has an impressive grand hall to accommodate large gatherings.		 The dramatic vaulted ceiling, which lets in natural light, is complemented by elegant chandeliers.
The dramatic vaulted ceiling, which lets in natural light, is complemented by elegant chandeliers.		 View of the hotel's baroque-style entrance hall with its rich dark wooden paneling.
View of the hotel's baroque-style entrance hall with its rich dark wooden paneling.
Beautiful chandeliers hang throughout the Astor Place Hotel lobby.
Beautiful chandeliers hang throughout the Astor Place Hotel lobby.		 Hotel shopping area in the ground floor lobby.
Hotel shopping area in the ground floor lobby.		 Photos of English philosopher, Bertrand Russell and Albert Einstein, two of the Hall of Fame guests who stayed at the hotel.
Photos of English philosopher, Bertrand Russell and Albert Einstein, two of the "Hall of Fame" guests who stayed at the hotel.		 View of the magnificent lobby of the Astor Place Hotel.
View of the magnificent lobby of the Astor Place Hotel.

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