Hyatt on the Bund ShanghaivsJW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square ranks slightly better than Hyatt on the Bund. JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square is ranked #11 in Shanghai with accolades from 13 reviewers like Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Rough Guide.
Hyatt on the Bund Shanghai Show All Reviews
No.199 Huangpu Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai 200080
From $143/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"This twin-towered property doesn't get the 'Grand' title because there's already a Grand Hyatt nearby, however it's certainly of Grand Hyatt standard, but with a more contemporary deluxe style."
Fodor's
"Near the banks of Suzhou Creek, the Hyatt on the Bund offers beautifully appointed rooms in an airy and modern building." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Grab drinks at Vue Bar, on the top floor, for sweeping views of both Pudong and the Bund." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
83.2
""Within walking distance of the Bund," this geometric tower with a pointed apex has "spacious, elegant" rooms—makore-wood panels, silk-textured wallpaper, jade-colored ceramics." Full review
Star Service
"At the far end of Shanghai's waterfront stretch known as The Bund, this sparkling high-rise hotel is the second Shanghai property from Hyatt and the first on the Puxi side of the Huangpu River." Full review
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Alternatively, some may choose to split their time in Shanghai between the two, and such packages are conveniently available.
Time Out
"With its position in southern Hongkou district, Hyatt on the Bund boasts stunning views south to the Bund and Pudong, especially from Vue Bar on the 32nd floor." Full review
BlackBook
"The vast lobby feels a bit like walking into a merchant bank HQ, but the rooms are well-equipped and offer superlative views."
The Telegraph
8.0
"Built as a Grand Hyatt but ultimately given a unique (and not quite accurate) title, this buzzy twin-towered hotel offers 620 contemporary rooms 'not far from the Bund'." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Designed by in-demand Japanese firm Super Potato, Hyatt on the Bund's top-floor lounge bar is exotically styled as an upscale vineyard. Dressed in blond woods, bare bricks, and neon-lit..." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Relax in bed and enjoy the views of Shanghai's incredible skyline and the Bund from the floor-to-ceiling windows...step outside the hotel's front doors to go for a stroll along the Huangpu River"
Shanghai Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square Show All Reviews
No.399 Nanjing West Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200003
From $121/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"A handsome five-star hotel... Service is top-notch." Full review
Concierge
"A spacious fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, and a branch of the Mandara Spa tick all the boxes for modern luxury."
Lonely Planet
"Housed across the upper 24 floors of one of Shànghǎi’s most dramatic towers, the JW Marriott boasts marvellously appointed rooms with spectacular vistas." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"One of Shanghai’s first ultrahigh hotels (it opened in 2003), the JW is still one of the city’s best-located properties." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"With considerable panache, Le Royal Méridien Shanghai executes its Art Deco–inspired design throughout its 761 rooms, high above People’s Park on Nanjing Road East." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Wood-panelled doors, exceptional service and remarkable 360 degree views of People's Square and central Shanghai."
Star Service
"In downtown Shanghai, near People's Square, this hotel takes over the top 20 stories of the 60-story Tomorrow Square multiuse development." Full review
Time Out
"With a prime central location over floors 41-59 of the Tomorrow Square complex, the JW Marriot Shanghai is a stone's throw from People's Square and a short stroll to Xintiandi." Full review
BlackBook
"Located on the upper floors of a landmark pyramidal tower on the edge of People’s Square, this is one of Shanghai’s leading corporate five-star abodes."
Rough Guide
"Housed in the top floors of one of Shanghai’s most uncompromising landmarks (something like an upraised claw), this swanky venue is both well located and has magnificent views."