First opened in 1929, Fairmont Peace Hotel, Shanghai was celebrated as the number-one mansion in the Far East. The then-Cathay Hotel had a prime spot and plush amenities that attracted celebrities and ex-pats, especially at its renowned Old Jazz Bar. Today, the 270-room hotel offers the same allure, although updated, as evidenced by the indulgent Willow Stream Spa, which features a skylit pool. Cathay Room & Terrace offers modern European cuisine with picturesque views of the Bund and Pudong skyline, Dragon Phoenix is the city’s premier Chinese restaurant; and the beloved jazz bar still serves up lively tunes and timeless cocktails.