Shanghai Estate No. 5 is located in Shanghai Estate, Jianghan Road, which was rebuilt from Xiaogan Hanban Guest House, with a Republican style and a classical charm. No. 5 Shanghai Estate is not only unique in design, but also outstanding in terms of leisure facilities, hardware and food and beverage services. Overall, Shanghai Estate No. 5 not only has the personalized design of a homestay, but also does not lose the good hardware conditions of a star-rated hotel.
Shanghai Estate is a high-end residential building during the Republic of China, and No. 5 B&B is a four-storey building located in it. When the owner Xia Yi was renovated, he repaired the old and kept the old, roughly continuing the style of the Republic of China architecture. The whole house is decorated in cool white tones, with carved exterior walls, folding shutters, wooden handrails and stone grinders to reveal the charm of old-style architecture, while hand-cranked telephones, typewriters, cheongsams and other decorations add a retro atmosphere. Compared with the B&B, the decoration of Shanghai Estate No. 5 is more concise, with a modern design, and the Republic of China style is slightly weaker.
In the 1,000-square-meter building of Shanghai Cun No. 5, 12 rooms are distributed around the patio, which are divided into three types of rooms: boutique rooms, retro rooms and suites, with an area of between 23 and 42 square meters. Shanghai Estate No. 5 has a large public space, with restaurants, kitchens, tea rooms, study rooms, gyms, etc., which far surpasses most Wuhan homestays in terms of the richness of leisure activities. There are three terraces in the B&B, looking out at the bustling Jianghan Road, leaning on the terrace lounge chairs and taking a nap in the breeze, which is very comfortable. It is worth mentioning that the hardware of Shanghai Estate No. 5 is very well-equipped, which is comparable to that of a star-rated hotel. The guest rooms are made of ash solid wood furniture, while the mattress brand is Sealy, which ranks first in the list of trusted choice mattresses (foreign brands) with excellent quality.
B&Bs tend to be weak in terms of service and catering, while Shanghai Estate 5 performs well. Butler service is considerate, and the response to the needs of guests is quick, and fruits, desserts, etc. will be prepared when check-in, and souvenirs will be given when check-out. In addition, the B&B provides breakfast and supper, all of which are Wuhan specialties, including hot dry noodles, tofu skin, eggnog and pork ribs and lotus root soup.
Shanghai Village, where No. 5 B&B is located, was once a high-end residence during the Republic of China, and it is also one of the well-preserved parts of Wuhan. Like Beijing Hutong and Shanghai Alley, Lifen is a characteristic building in Wuhan, with the characteristics of multiple patios, large depth, thick exterior walls and high space, warm in winter and cool in summer. Guests staying here are advised to take a closer look and admire this unique regional architecture. Shanghai Estate No. 5 is located in Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street, surrounded by many supermarkets and restaurants, and the traffic is also quite convenient. In addition, Jiangtan Park, the former site of the four major banks before liberation, consulates of many countries, Wuhan Guan Bell Tower and many other attractions can be reached on foot.
