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Pudong Shangri-La, ShanghaivsInterContinental Shanghai Ruijin
Both properties are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai ranks significantly higher than InterContinental Shanghai Ruijin. Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai comes in at 88 with endorsements from 14 publications including Rough Guide, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
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Jetsetter
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Star Service
Time Out
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No.33 Fucheng Road, Pudongxin District, Shanghai 200120
From $122/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Not only is the Shangri-La currently the biggest and boldest hotel in town, but it has the best location in Pudong, with unbeatable views of the Bund across the river." Full review
Concierge "It may not tower as high as the Grand Hyatt, but this hotel's gorgeous views stretch across the Huangpu River to the stately Bund and rival those of its taller... neighbor."
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Just be sure to request accommodation that overlooks the water.
Jetsetter "Towering over the Pudong riverfront, directly facing the magnificent landmark facades of the Bund, the 952-room Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai provides a pampered retreat in the heart..." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This glamorous hotel with its elegant lobby, and the modern addition of the Grand Tower, provides the best of both worlds."
Star Service "Located directly across the river from The Bund, the city's original Shangri-La hotel melds convenience and comfort within Pudong's constantly evolving skyline." Full review
Time Out "This 952-room twin tower hotel, situated on the banks of the Huangpu river, is a Shanghai institution." Full review
BlackBook "It oozes five-star class, from the fine molecular gastronomy of the signature Jade on 36 restaurant to the immaculate hotel-wide floral presentations."
Rough Guide "The other monster hotel in Pudong, with almost a thousand rooms."
Condé Nast Traveler "This massive Pudong property in "an unbeatable location" occupies two architecturally distinct towers above the Huangpu River, in the financial hub of Lujiazui." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The twin glass towers of this enormous 952-room hotel are a prominent feature of the Pudong riverfront skyline." Full review
InterContinental Shanghai Ruijin Frommer's
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No.118 Ruijin Er Lu, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200020
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "The facilities and the service may not be the finest for what you're paying, but the overall atmosphere of colonial Shanghai, at least the refined version of it, is lovely." Full review
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Ask for a garden-view room.
Insight Guides "Five renovated historic villas, all with different prices, are set in an expansive estate dotted with fountains and pavilions, and located in the heart of the old French Concession."
Rough Guide "Cosy and exclusive Tudor-style villas in manicured gardens."
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Ask for Building One, where Mao used to stay.
Fodor's "Formerly the Morris Estate, the preserved villas here showcases how opulently tai-pan (expatriate millionaire businessmen) lived in Shanghai's 1920s and 30s." Full review
Lonely Planet "Dark-wood panelled corridors lead to enormous, pleasantly appointed rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Housed in the former State Guest House of Shanghai, the hotel has embraced the rich heritage of the mansion and surrounding gardens—a luxury in downtown Shanghai—to create a heritage masterpiece." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The InterContinental has more than 200 rooms in a historic garden estate...dark-wood panelled corridors lead to enormous, pleasantly appointed rooms. The architecture and park-like gardens are lovely." Full review
