Hotel Indigo Shanghai On The Bund, an IHG hotelvsRegent Shanghai at Pudong
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai at Pudong scores slightly better than Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund. Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai at Pudong comes in at #20 in Shanghai with recommendations from 8 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Gayot and Fodor's.
Hotel Indigo Shanghai On The Bund, an IHG hotel
No.585 Zhongshan East Second Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200010
From $150/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- 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
"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
"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
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
"This swanky boutique hotel has a location right on the Bund walkway." Full review
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
"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
"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
"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
"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
Regent Shanghai at Pudong
No.210 Century Avenue, Pudong New District, Shanghai 200120
From $188/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Style doesn't overwhelm substance, though—the service is as polished as you'd expect, and the beds here are among the most sublime we've slept on in China." Full review
Star Service
"Four Seasons brings its signature amenities and service to the business traveler crowd that frequents the finance-heavy Lujiazui part of Pudong." Full review
Gayot
"Sophisticated travelers will relish taking refuge at the Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai, where service staff is always available to accommodate every desire."
Time Out
"Along with 187 rooms and 73 private residences, there’s an infinity pool on the 41st floor and a 24-hour fitness centre, kitted out with a ‘brine inhalation room’ just for men." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Four Seasons is home to a world-class spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and a top-floor infinity pool with sweeping views of the surrounding skyscrapers." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A 187-room high-rise in the central business district, within strolling distance of the sky-high Jinmao Tower and Shanghai World Financial Center." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A crowd-pleasing Shanghai hotel on the Puxi side of the river. Families will appreciate the large sunny rooms, indoor swimming pool and stress-free access to some of Shanghai’s most interesting parks." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The 41st-floor swimming pool here, surrounded by views of Shanghai’s skyscraper-saturated financial district, is perhaps worth the visit alone." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Opened in 2012, the Four Seasons Pudong resides in what’s known locally as the Jewel Box—the 50-story, 21st Century Tower, a rectangular prism in the heart of the Lujiazui business district." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Rooms and suites are Art Deco in their inspiration, a stylistic sweet spot between tradition and modernity...the spa and wellness center, set on the hotel’s top floor, affording astonishing views" Full review