A "Scholarly" Hotel Steeped in a Century of Academic Heritage

As Fudan University celebrates its 120th anniversary, the Crowne Plaza Fudan University, adjacent to this century-old institution, naturally carries more scholarly charm than other hotels. From the elevator to the multifunctional space on the top-floor lounge named the Chancellors Club, a steady air of erudition permeates the entire hotel. The abundant use of heavy, high-quality marble materials paired with wooden tones enriches the texture of the rooms. Not chasing trends or fads, this timeless quality, tested by time, will never go out of style. Whether in the rooms or corridors, photos of Fudan's campus are embedded—the Roman columns of Guanghua Tower, the tree-lined sycamore avenues... all quietly narrate the bond between this hotel and Fudan University. "Broad learning with steadfast commitment, earnest inquiry with quiet contemplation" is Fudan's motto and also serves as the spiritual core of this hotel. The essence of a hotel is something that can be distinctly felt by every guest who stays there. Steady and enduring, where conversations are with scholars and interactions are with the learned, it seems everyone who steps into this hotel is imbued with a scholarly energy. From the tea room in the lobby to the firm mattresses in the rooms, the large heated mirrors, the powerful shower water flow, and the efficient drainage system—it’s hard to believe this hotel has been operating since 2006, now 19 years old. It feels like a hotel favored by a scholar, steady and meticulous about details. Precipitated and dignified, a style that stands the test of time—this is the precious gift the "scholarly" hotel leaves us.