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InterContinental Shanghai PudongvsHotel Indigo Shanghai On The Bund, an IHG hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund scores significantly better than InterContinental Shanghai Pudong. Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund has a TripExpert Score of 81 with endorsements from 8 sources such as Frommer's, Afar Magazine and Forbes Travel Guide.
InterContinental Shanghai Pudong
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Time Out
Afar Magazine
No.777 Zhangyang Road, Pudong District, Shanghai 200120
From $105/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "The pièce de résistance of the 24-story Hotel InterContinental Pudong is a nearly 200-foot-high Italian Renaissance–inspired atrium, decorated with red Chinese lanterns." Full review
Lonely Planet "The former Asia Thompson, in the heart of Pǔdōng near the Nextage department store, has a spectacular atrium and decent facilities." Full review
Star Service "Located 40 minutes from the Pudong airport, this hotel is in Lujiazui, the New Shanghai Commercial City, an area designed as a launch pad for new businesses." Full review
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Make sure to ask for a newly renovated guest room, as some of the older units are showing their age.
Time Out "Within easy reach of three different metro stations and spread over a modest (in Pudong terms) 24 floors, the InterContinental scores bonus points for friendly, accommodating front of house staff." Full review
Afar Magazine "Inside, the soaring atrium lobby creates a sense of openness, while contemporary rooms come in light, calm tones; select accommodations come with a sunken tub in the bathroom." Full review
Hotel Indigo Shanghai On The Bund, an IHG hotel
Concierge Time Out
BlackBook
Forbes Travel Guide
Frommer's Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure Frommer's Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
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
