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Fairmont Peace HotelvsThe Longemont Shanghai
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Fairmont Peace Hotel ranks significantly higher than The Longemont Shanghai. Fairmont Peace Hotel comes in at 97 with positive reviews from 16 publications including The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and DK Eyewitness.
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
The Longemont Shanghai Concierge Travel + Leisure Star Service Time Out
Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
No.1116 Yan'an West Road, Changning District, Shanghai 200052
From $116/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Amenities:
Pool,
Spa,
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Travel + Leisure "Formerly the Regent Shanghai, the Longemont hotel rises 53 stories above the Changning district, just 10 minutes from the Bund." Full review
Star Service "The hotel is beautiful, elegant and beyond nice for such a value-oriented price point.
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Time Out "It's a bit of a hike to the nearest metro, and there's precious little in terms of nearby tourist attractions, but this 53-storey high rise hotel is modern and stylish." Full review
Frommer's "Bringing a dose of luxury to the western part of Shanghai, the Longemont... boasts some of the largest rooms in town." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Though a serious business hotel, the 511-room Longemont has plenty of charm." Full review
Frommer's "Clean, spacious rooms; high-speed internet; and a fantastic fitness club and pool...this is a great place to stay if you want a hotel with international-level service minus the hip address" Full review
