Grand Hyatt ShanghaivsThe Peninsula Shanghai
The Peninsula Shanghai and Grand Hyatt Shanghai are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Peninsula Shanghai ranks significantly higher than Grand Hyatt Shanghai. The Peninsula Shanghai is ranked #2 in Shanghai with praise from 15 sources including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
Grand Hyatt Shanghai Show All Reviews
Jin Mao Tower, No.88 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200121
From $149/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The Grand Hyatt Shanghai takes up the top 34 floors of the monolithic 88-story Jin Mao Tower... so you can imagine the views."
i
Request a west-facing room for views of the Bund, the Oriental Pearl Tower, and the rest of the Shanghai skyline's kitschy excess.
Fodor's
"Views, views, views are what this hotel is all about." Full review
Jetsetter
"Sky high pool, nine restaurants and a spa in Shanghai’s second tallest building." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"One of the world’s tallest hotels, this property (which occupies floors 53–87) also has a rooftop bar and an Art Deco–meets–Chinese aesthetic. ." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Starting on the 53rd floor of the 88-story Jin Mao Tower, and enclosing a 33-story atrium, this property is "all about the views" of the Huangpu River and the city beyond." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Large, ultra-modern rooms with big bathrooms and separate showers have bird's-eye views over the Bund and Pudong."
Star Service
"Grand Rooms on the corners have the best views through larger, floor-to-ceiling windows. Club rooms are on the highest floors (79-83), but not all have river views." Full review
Gayot
"The Grand Hyatt Shanghai is located between the 53rd and 87th floors of the Jin Mao Tower in Shanghaiâs Pudong business and financial district."
Rough Guide
"Taking up the top floors of the magnificent Jinmao Tower, there’s no doubt the place is fantastic – awesome views, great design, lots of lucky numbers."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Grand Hyatt Shanghai is the city’s second-tallest hotel and houses the worlds’s second-highest atrium, but its amenities and location... are first rate." Full review
The Peninsula Shanghai Show All Reviews
No.32 Zhongshan East First Road, Shanghai 200002
From $300/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Shanghai's most decadent hotel is dressed to impress, from its stepped, faux Deco facade to the grand pillared lobby decorated in cool celadon tones."
DK Eyewitness
"One of Shanghai's finest hotels, offering superlative luxury and fabulous views of the river and Pudong skyline from its rooms, restaurants, bars, and most notably from the extensive open-air terrace."
Star Service
"This property bespeaks elegance from its 1930s style to its personalized service from start to finish." Full review
i
Deluxe River View rooms facing the Bund are among the most requested.
Gayot
"Standing tall above the shores of the Huangpu River, this hotel was inspired by the Art Deco period when Shanghai was known as Paris of the East."
Time Out
"Sister hotel to the Hong Kong legend, the 235-room Peninsula is a living example of how to do opulent heritage glamour, and is possibly the most elegant hotel in the city." Full review
Rough Guide
"The latest incarnation of the exclusive Hong Kong luxury brand."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"The gorgeous Art Deco lobby outfitted in celadon green walls and black marble floors transports you back to Shanghai’s golden age." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Your most valuable asset here is savvy chief concierge Simon Huang, who may very well be the best in town." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Art deco design elements occur throughout the property, and traditional decor employs lacquer, marble, granite, wood, and original art." Full review
Jetsetter
"Art Deco–inspired beauty on the Bund, with spectacular views of the Huangpu River and city skyline." Full review