The Swatch Art Peace Hotel is a member of Design Hotels - The conceptual approach and objectives of the Swatch Art Peace Hotel project were presented in April 2007 by joint venture partners The Swatch Group Ltd and Jin Jiang International Hotels Company Limited - Restoration work began in 2008 and was completed in 2011 - Built in 1906-1908 The Swatch Art Peace Hotel was known initially as the Palace and later as the Peace Hotel South Building - Today the historic building has been carefully restored with due respect paid to its heritage and status as a protected cultural monument - One of Shanghais most significant and well known landmarks the buildings facade and characteristic architectural features including period ceilings and pillar decorations have been returned to their original splendor and the hotel interior adapted to accommodate a broad range of functions - The Swatch Art Peace Hotel is set to fulfill its ambitious role as a world-class venue for contemporary art -culture and hospitality -a unique environment in which art is the ultimate luxury - Visitors to The Swatch Art Peace Hotel may attend a variety of exhibitions on the premises - The top floor of the building hosts the Shook restaurant and a multipurpose space that can be used for concerts -press conferences -movies and various other public and private events - From the roof terrace guests can admire a panoramic view of The Bund and the spectacular sights of Pudong across the Huangpu River

The Bund continues to be a bustling commercial centre and the heart of Shanghais dynamic nightlife - While some modernization of the district was inevitable the soul of The Bund is still defined by the architectural treasures which have been attracting visitors for more than a century - In sharp contrast to The Bund is the Pudong district of Shanghai with its spectacular skyscrapers - The most prominent are the Jin Mao Tower and the World Financial Centre the third tallest building in the world