The Waterhouse At South BundvsGrand Hyatt Shanghai
Both Grand Hyatt Shanghai and The Waterhouse At South Bund are praised by travel writers. Overall, Grand Hyatt Shanghai ranks slightly higher than The Waterhouse At South Bund. Grand Hyatt Shanghai comes in at 85 with recommendations from 13 publications like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Waterhouse At South Bund
No.1-3 Maojiayuan Road, Shanghai 200011
From $256/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"If post-industrial chic is your preferred style, consider staying at this newly opened boutique hotel lodged inside a 1930s warehouse near the Shiliupu Wharf." Full review
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Be sure to request a room with a bath if that matters to you.
Concierge
"The edgy, pared-back appeal of this former 1930s factory is exactly the draw for the modish, designer crowd that frequently books the 19-room boutique property."
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"Singaporean design maestro... has skillfully captured the current zeitgeist of Shanghai by revamping a former army compound on the Huangpu River into an industrial but welcoming 19-room guesthouse." Full review
Time Out
"The Waterhouse, a 1930s warehouse converted into a palace of industrial chic by local design superstars Neri & Hu, is possibly the coolest hotel in the city." Full review
BlackBook
"While the rest of Shanghai pumps up the glamour, the Waterhouse at South Bund is smart to emphasize its low-key charm."
Travel + Leisure
"Shanghai hotels tend toward the vertical and voluptuous, but one look at this austere lobby... and it’s clear the Waterhouse has broken the mold." Full review
Jetsetter
"Warehouse turned minimalist marvel on the Bund draws cool creative types with its ultra-chic rooms and destination restaurant." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The design blurs internal and external, public and private, with public spaces opening to glimpses of guest rooms, and accommodations looking onto public areas." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Gazing out onto supreme views of Pudong or into the crisp courtyard, the Waterhouse’s rooms are perfection itself. " Full review
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."
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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