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Hotel Indigo Shanghai On The Bund, an IHG hotelvsFairmont Peace Hotel

Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Fairmont Peace Hotel ranks significantly better than Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund. Fairmont Peace Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 97 with endorsements from 16 sources like Gayot, Jetsetter and Frommer's.

Hotel Indigo Shanghai On The Bund, an IHG hotel
8/10
No.585 Zhongshan East Second Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200010
From $150/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"Hotel Indigo in Shiliupu, south of the Bund, is perfectly placed beside the Huangpu River, with Yu Garden a stone's throw away."
Time Out Time Out
"Hotel Indigo, near the Shiliupu Docks, is the latest boutique hotel in town, with 184 rooms and a very bright and eclectic design - think lots of lime greens, yellows and pinks." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Despite China's embrace of hotel grandiosity, the Indigo stands apart with its playful, relaxed modernism courtesy of Atlanta-based design superstars HBA."
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"If you covet water views, the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund is the only hotel that sits right along the Huangpu River." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This swanky boutique hotel has a location right on the Bund walkway." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"From red rickshaws in the lobby to murals of Yuyuan Gardens in its rooms, the big-brand boutique Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund hits all the right local design notes." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Located at the southern end of the Huangpu River, this hotel benefits from fantastic views of the modern Lujiazui skyline, as well as downtown Shanghai." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This swanky boutique hotel has a location right on the Bund walkway, and with its position at the crook of a bend in the Huangpu it offers wraparound views and a slightly different perspective from the usual Bund-view establishments" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The chic and playful rooms are all colourful cushions, whimsical designs, lovely rugs and spotless shower rooms while the infinity pool is a dream." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Combining ancient Chinese elements with contemporary international design...rooms and suites are full of high-end modern comforts, and many of them have impressive views of the skyline" Full review
Fairmont Peace Hotel
9/10
No.20 Nanjing East Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200002
From $261/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"Reopened in 2010 after a three-year makeover, Shanghai's 80-year-old grande dame has been restored to its 1930s glory days."
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Sir Victor Sassoon’s glorious Art Deco palace on the Bund reopened in 2010 after a no-expense-spared renovation which retained many of the exquisite interior details."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The city’s famous Cathay Hotel was renamed the Peace Hotel in 1956, and in 2010 was taken over by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Historically, Shanghai's most famous heritage hotel, located in Sir Victor Sassoon's Art Deco style building overlooking the Bund."
Star Service Star Service
"With one of the city's most premier locations literally on the famous waterfront Bund, this hotel is an absolute landmark." Full review
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Request a Signature River View Suite for the best vistas, or request one of the nine Nation Suites that feature cultural themes including Japanese, Italian, German and Indian.
Gayot Gayot
"This extravagant Art-Deco property reopened in 2010 along the Bund and is recognized by its distinctive copper-sheathed roof, white Italian marble floors, and priceless Lalique glass artwork."
Time Out Time Out
"The 270 guestrooms are all Art Deco glamour, with original dark wood fittings and bronze colour scheme (sounds opressive, but it's beautifully done)." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
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"Occupying both sides of the road, this was formerly the Cathay, the most famous hotel in Shanghai, home to the Jazz Bar and still well worth a visit to admire the Art Deco interior."
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Take in the impressive Art Deco masterpiece by enjoying traditional afternoon tea in the Jasmine Lounge or a classic martini at the modern Jazz Bar." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Art Deco icon with glamorous interiors, a swinging jazz bar and an unbeatable location smack bang on the Bund." Full review
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