Hongqiao Jin Jiang HotelvsFairmont Peace Hotel
Sheraton Shanghai Hongqiao Hotel and Fairmont Peace Hotel are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Fairmont Peace Hotel scores significantly better than Sheraton Shanghai Hongqiao Hotel. Fairmont Peace Hotel comes in at #2 in Shanghai with accolades from 16 reviewers including Time Out, Frommer's and Gayot.
Hongqiao Jin Jiang Hotel
No.5 Zunyi South Road, Changning District, Shanghai 200336
From $72/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"Business travelers love this 27-story, five-star Sheraton, not just for the location (halfway btw. the old Hongqiao Airport and downtown), but for the highly efficient service." Full review
Fodor's
"This Japanese-managed property has four club floors, an indoor swimming pool, and golf privileges at Shanghai International Golf Club." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Sheraton Hongqiao is one of Shànghǎi's more sophisticated hotels. Staff are attentive and standards are generally high throughout." Full review
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Make sure to peruse the huge and magnificently stocked deli.
Fairmont Peace Hotel Show All Reviews
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