The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, PudongvsFour Seasons Hotel Shanghai
Both properties are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong ranks significantly higher than Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai. The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong has a TripExpert Score of 89 with accolades from 13 reviewers like Frommer's, Time Out and Lonely Planet.
The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong Show All Reviews
No.8 Century Avenue, Lujiazui, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200120
From $270/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Its stepped, terrace strewn with large loungers has arguably the best views in Shanghai."
Condé Nast Traveler
"The Pudong hotel fills the top floors of a 58-story financial district building that's a quick walk from the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower." Full review
Star Service
"The ifc Mall, a gleaming shopping center with a supermarket, restaurants and bevy of luxury brands, is just steps away." Full review
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Several suite options are in the mix, but not all have Bund views, so be sure to request accordingly.
Gayot
"At The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong, guests seeking a seamlessly integrated business and leisure experience are welcomed on the upper floors of a modern 58-story tower."
Time Out
"It might be the wrong side of the river for tourists, but the Ritz-Carlton Pudong does have the advantage of occupying the top 18 floors of the Shanghai IFC mall." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong pays homage to Shanghai’s former Art Deco glory by putting a modern bent on it — as spots on the cutting-edge Pudong side of town are known to do." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"It’s almost impossible to actually walk anywhere in the frenetic Pudong neighborhood, so lucky for you that Ritz-Carlton’s second Shanghai property offers plenty of reasons to stay put." Full review
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Indulge in a luxurious, hour-long ginger and jasmine foot massage at the spa, on the hotel's 55th floor.
Afar Magazine
"One of Pudong’s marquee buildings, the Cesar Pelli–designed Shanghai IFC, is the setting for this 285-room property. Occupying the top 18 floors of the South Tower, the Ritz-Carlton..." Full review
Jetsetter
"Glamorous Pudong hotel with a central location, rousing rooftop bar and destination spa." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This vivacious Art Deco jewel crowning a corporate skytower ticks all the boxes for a pampered east-bank stay, especially with its engaging service, blissful spa and excellent dining options." Full review
Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai
No.500 Weihai Road, Shanghai 200041
From $338/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Well located in the thick of Puxi... the modern 37-story Four Seasons offers top-quality pampering." Full review
Concierge
"This 37-story hotel is the first Four Seasons in mainland China, and is located between two major shopping streets, Nanjing and Huaihai in downtown Shanghai."
Fodor's
"This 37-story luxury hotel caters to a largely business clientele, but it's also a great getaway for leisure travelers." Full review
Jetsetter
"Bustling Shanghai sleep with four restaurants, an indoor pool and splurge-worthy spa." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Just a block south of Nanjing Road in the heart of downtown, this 37-floor luxury tower sits snuggled among similarly soaring office buildings." Full review
Star Service
"Amidst the hustle and bustle of one of Shanghai's busiest commercial areas in Puxi, this international deluxe property provides guests with a refined base from which to explore the city." Full review
Gayot
"Get pampered from head to toe at the Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai."
Time Out
"This 422-room luxury retreat is located within walking distance of the shopping, entertainment and business hubs of Nanjing Lu and Huaihai Lu." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai is a 422-room hotel located in Shanghai’s Jing’an neighborhood, close to the colonial former French Concession." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
90.0
"Set in the 88-story postmodern Jin Mao Tower, this hotel with a 33-story atrium has "spectacular views of the Huangpu," and claims to have the world’s longest laundry chute." Full review