Seagull Regent Hotel: When "Blossoms" Meets the Legend of the Sea

The passage of time captured in Wong Kar-wai's lens flows gently through the essence of the Seagull Regent Hotel. Here lies the gilded memories of old Shanghai, intertwined with a new narrative of modern elegance—CCD, with the spirit of Shanghai style as its brush, orchestrates a timeless dialogue between the century-old heritage of the Seagull Hotel and the legendary DNA of Regent by the Huangpu River. Pushing open the double doors adorned with replicated old Shanghai window lattices feels like stepping into a scene from "Blossoms." The secluded entrance, framed by lush greenery, serves as a gentle sanctuary amidst the urban hustle, evoking a warmth akin to returning home. In the lobby, retro lines intertwine with contemporary lighting, slowing time to a pace where the echoes of bygone years can almost be heard. The restaurant is a stage for a flowing feast. Booth seats with slanted beam structures line the floor-to-ceiling windows, offering views of the rushing river and glittering skyline outside, while inside, light and shadow weave a dreamlike theater. The gradient green decor shifts between light and dark, reminiscent of the flickering neon lights in old Shanghai ballrooms, where Eastern warmth and Shanghai-style sophistication clink glasses in harmony. The guest rooms are private verses of Shanghai-style poetry. With bathtubs placed by the window, the river breeze and starlight accompany bathing moments, as the charm of old Shanghai seeps through intricate carvings, while modern, comfortable furnishings embrace present-day relaxation. Every detail whispers: here, past stories and present indulgence coexist. At Seagull Regent, legend is never mere replication—it’s a dance between history and the present, much like the unspoken tenderness in "Blossoms": all moments in time deserve to be cherished.