The Waterhouse At South BundvsHotel Indigo Shanghai On The Bund, an IHG hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Waterhouse At South Bund is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund. The Waterhouse At South Bund comes in at 82 with endorsements from 9 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and Afar Magazine.
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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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
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