The Portman Ritz-Carlton, ShanghaivsBanyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai is the choice of most professionals compared to Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund. The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai comes in at 85 with recommendations from 13 reviews like Forbes Travel Guide, Gayot and BlackBook.
The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai Show All Reviews
No.1376 Nanjing West Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai 200040
From $137/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Still tenaciously guarding its position as Shanghai's top choice hotel for many business travelers and world leaders." Full review
Concierge
"The Portman Ritz-Carlton was the city's first luxury hotel when it opened in 1998."
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Guests are spoiled for choice when it comes to dining: There are four house restaurants to choose from, including Palladio, which serves modern Italian dishes in a formal setting.
Fodor's
"Outstanding facilities and a prime location in the Shanghai Centre have made the Portman Ritz-Carlton one of the city's most desirable destinations for more than a decade." Full review
Insight Guides
"The Portman combines smooth luxury with a bustling location in the Jing An district, surrounded by a wealth of sightseeing and dining choices."
DK Eyewitness
"Thoughtful and attentive service intelligently anticipates guests' needs, with discretion when required."
Star Service
"This hotel is respected foremost for its location on Shanghai's swankiest street in Puxi and is most commonly known by taxi drivers and locals as the Portman." Full review
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Connecting rooms are available on request.
Gayot
"Boasting a location on famous Nanjing Xi Lu near the historic Bund, The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai provides downtown convenience and refined style."
Time Out
"Housed in Jingan's Shanghai Centre, with a medical clinic, supermarket, and multiple cafes on tap, the original Ritz-Carlton is hard to beat for location, quality of service or excellent facilities." Full review
BlackBook
"Something of a Puxi standard-setter, the Ritz-Carlton has long been a favored VIP and CEO hangout."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai opened as the brand’s first branch in China and has become Shanghai’s largest hotel, with 610 rooms." Full review
Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund
No.19 Gong Ping Road, Shanghai 200085
From $285/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Starting at a sprawling 60 sq m, guest rooms are among the largest in the city." Full review
Time Out
"Banyan Tree, the Southeast Asian resort chain synonymous with spas and romance, arrives in Shanghai this month with a Hongkou waterfront property just around the Huangpu bend." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"If a visit to this megalopolis of 23 million feels overwhelming, then Banyan Tree’s first Shanghai property, located on the northern part of the iconic Bund waterfront, provides the ultimate escape." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Shanghai’s first Banyan Tree resort is a sleek 12-story hotel with 130 rooms." Full review
Frommer's
"You’ll find good value here, but if you want walking-distance location to Bund restaurants and hot spots, you should look elsewhere." Full review