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Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the BundvsFairmont Peace Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Fairmont Peace Hotel scores significantly higher than Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund. Fairmont Peace Hotel comes in at #1 in Shanghai with recommendations from 16 publications including Concierge, Condé Nast Traveler and The Telegraph.
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
Star Service
Gayot
Time Out
BlackBook
Forbes Travel Guide
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Fodor's Show All Reviews
No.2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200002
From $270/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "This elegant property from Hilton's top-shelf Waldorf Astoria Collection comes with high expectations in a city that is rich with luxury hotels." Full review
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Smoke-free and handicapped-accessible rooms should be requested when making reservations.
Gayot "In a city as storied as Shanghai, it's only fitting that a legendary hotel group take over one of its most historic buildings."
Time Out "This elegant historic hotel has restored the heritage Shanghai gentleman's club to its former glory, and rivals The Peninsula as the most glamorous hotel in town." Full review
BlackBook "The Waldorf Astoria in Shanghai continues the brand's love affair with the halcyon days of opulence."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Like the city itself, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund is split in two: There’s the more than 100-year-old historic part of the building and the new modern tower." Full review
Frommer's "Along with the Peace Hotel, the Waldorf Astoria is one of the few luxury properties in Shanghai with history in the building." Full review
Travel + Leisure "It’s not easy to stand apart in Shanghai’s booming hotel scene, which is why Waldorf Astoria pulled out all the stops for its China debut." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler89.3
"Spread across two buildings... this hotel is a magnificent homage to Shanghai’s swank European past." Full review
Afar Magazine "Rooms in the tower come with spellbinding Bund, Huangpu River, and Pudong views, while the 20 suites in the heritage building have painted timber panelling, hardwood floors, and polished mahogany." Full review
Fodor's "The fact that one part of this Bund-side hotel occupies what was once the Shanghai Club contributes to its history-steeped, picture-perfect elegance: from the moment you step inside,..." Full review
Fairmont Peace Hotel
Concierge
Insight Guides Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness Star Service Gayot Time Out
Rough Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Jetsetter 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
