This place is located in the "Embankment" building, apparently a building that was used as a hospital during the Japanese invasion and has some significance earlier in modern Chinese history. It's massive, full of local families, and now this cool, super stylish B&B. Great views, great staff, a bit of a peculiar neighborhood but VERY close to the Bund area... More

There were a number of things that made this place the best there is in Shanghai. First is its aunthenticity located in an apartment that houses 2000 Chinese locals. The second is the apartment that was well appointed, beautifully designed and with a great view over Shanghai. The third is its location being almost in the centre of the city... More

Arrived early from Xi'an by train and were helped by some locals around the building at the Chai Living Gallery. Soon Alex was with us and set the scene for a great stay in Shanghai. A friendly, gregarious host, he settled us, then stored our luggage and set us out, with directions to the streets of Shanghai. On our return,... More

We just returned from Asia and we are very happy, that we were able to stay at the Chai Living. And this for several reasons: On personal terms, Eliane and Alex were absolutely marvelous and a great pleasure to meet. Alex actually saved us, when we were off to the airport at 6 AM and closed the apartment door behind... More

My girlfriend and I stayed at this lovely residence in Room #952 during our visit to Shanghai from March 28 to April 1. Carlos, Alex, and the rest of the staff could not have been kinder, warmer, and more hospitable. Although CHAI Living is set up as a residence rather than a hotel so that the staff are not on... More

I thought the idea of buying a couple of rooms in an old Chinese Building and converting them into Hotel rooms was very cool. As I took my luggage through the corridor I saw laundry lines, men smoking outside their rooms, fish left outside their house for their soon to be cooked dinner, this led me to a super swanky... More

First impression is a bit odd. "reception" in a gallery( very nice) Entrance in the building: Dirty, smelly and ugly. Hallways-pretty much the same. BUT Once you get into the rooms/apartments-Fantastic!!!! Beautiful, clean, elegant, fantastic view. So forget the first impression-this place is definetely worth a stay!!!!

If you want to wake up with river views in the middle of Shanghai and prefer a private home this is the place to stay. With a love for detail and quality the apartment met all our needs. We had a kitchen so could prepare our own food and we had these amazing views right from our extremely comfortable and... More

After 6 days in chai living (apartment 450) i deeply regret having to leave. Regarding the outstanding quality of the apartments themselves, the view, the location, everything has been said in the other reviews. I would like to add: Elaine and Clarissa are not only charming trilingual hosts, but superior to a n y concierge in any hotel of this... More