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Fairmont Peace HotelvsPudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Both properties are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Fairmont Peace Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai. Fairmont Peace Hotel ranks #1 in Shanghai with approval from 16 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, Jetsetter and The Telegraph.
Fairmont Peace Hotel
Concierge
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Time Out
Rough Guide
Forbes Travel Guide
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No.20 Nanjing East Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200002
From $261/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- 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 "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 "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 "Historically, Shanghai's most famous heritage hotel, located in Sir Victor Sassoon's Art Deco style building overlooking the Bund."
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 "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 "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 Star
"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 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 "Art Deco icon with glamorous interiors, a swinging jazz bar and an unbeatable location smack bang on the Bund." Full review
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Frommer's Concierge Jetsetter DK Eyewitness Star Service Time Out
BlackBook Rough Guide
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
No.33 Fucheng Road, Pudongxin District, Shanghai 200120
From $122/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Not only is the Shangri-La currently the biggest and boldest hotel in town, but it has the best location in Pudong, with unbeatable views of the Bund across the river." Full review
Concierge "It may not tower as high as the Grand Hyatt, but this hotel's gorgeous views stretch across the Huangpu River to the stately Bund and rival those of its taller... neighbor."
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Just be sure to request accommodation that overlooks the water.
Jetsetter "Towering over the Pudong riverfront, directly facing the magnificent landmark facades of the Bund, the 952-room Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai provides a pampered retreat in the heart..." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This glamorous hotel with its elegant lobby, and the modern addition of the Grand Tower, provides the best of both worlds."
Star Service "Located directly across the river from The Bund, the city's original Shangri-La hotel melds convenience and comfort within Pudong's constantly evolving skyline." Full review
Time Out "This 952-room twin tower hotel, situated on the banks of the Huangpu river, is a Shanghai institution." Full review
BlackBook "It oozes five-star class, from the fine molecular gastronomy of the signature Jade on 36 restaurant to the immaculate hotel-wide floral presentations."
Rough Guide "The other monster hotel in Pudong, with almost a thousand rooms."
Condé Nast Traveler "This massive Pudong property in "an unbeatable location" occupies two architecturally distinct towers above the Huangpu River, in the financial hub of Lujiazui." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The twin glass towers of this enormous 952-room hotel are a prominent feature of the Pudong riverfront skyline." Full review
