Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel ShanghaivsThe Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai
Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai scores significantly better than Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai. The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai comes in at #12 in Shanghai with endorsements from 13 reviewers such as BlackBook, Afar Magazine and Time Out.
Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai
No.1108 Meihua Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai 201204
From $95/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"The location means the majority of guests are exhibition and conference attendees, plus adventurous upscale travelers with an interest in art."
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"A 401-room high-style hotel across from the international exhibition center in Pudong." Full review
Star Service
"This deluxe operation stems from Middle Eastern roots and is right at home in luxury-focused Pudong, attracting business and leisure travelers to its doors in great numbers." Full review
Gayot
"When guests enter the Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel's stunning sixteen-meter-high lobby... they will feel as if they've stepped into an ancient Chinese history lesson."
Time Out
"The hotel boasts 401 rooms, including 61 suites; four restaurants including a steakhouse and Japanese sushi/teppanyaki restaurant; and a swimming pool and fitness centre." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Upon arriving at Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel, you’ll immediately notice the futuristic perpendicular patterns covering the building’s façade." Full review
Afar Magazine
"This property opened in March 2011 under the direction of Arata Isozaki, the mind behind the design of Barcelona’s Olympic Stadium and the Los Angeles MOCA." Full review
Lonely Planet
"With its huge lobby hung with traditional Chinese paintings as a vast overhead screen swarms with hypnotic, colourful images... this unique hotel is simply jaw-dropping." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The Vegas-like excess of the public spaces, the accommodations come in rather on the tasteful end of things; they’re unflaggingly luxe in their comforts and equipment" Full review
The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai Show All Reviews
No.1376 Nanjing West Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai 200040
From $137/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Still tenaciously guarding its position as Shanghai's top choice hotel for many business travelers and world leaders." Full review
Concierge
"The Portman Ritz-Carlton was the city's first luxury hotel when it opened in 1998."
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Guests are spoiled for choice when it comes to dining: There are four house restaurants to choose from, including Palladio, which serves modern Italian dishes in a formal setting.
Fodor's
"Outstanding facilities and a prime location in the Shanghai Centre have made the Portman Ritz-Carlton one of the city's most desirable destinations for more than a decade." Full review
Insight Guides
"The Portman combines smooth luxury with a bustling location in the Jing An district, surrounded by a wealth of sightseeing and dining choices."
DK Eyewitness
"Thoughtful and attentive service intelligently anticipates guests' needs, with discretion when required."
Star Service
"This hotel is respected foremost for its location on Shanghai's swankiest street in Puxi and is most commonly known by taxi drivers and locals as the Portman." Full review
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Connecting rooms are available on request.
Gayot
"Boasting a location on famous Nanjing Xi Lu near the historic Bund, The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai provides downtown convenience and refined style."
Time Out
"Housed in Jingan's Shanghai Centre, with a medical clinic, supermarket, and multiple cafes on tap, the original Ritz-Carlton is hard to beat for location, quality of service or excellent facilities." Full review
BlackBook
"Something of a Puxi standard-setter, the Ritz-Carlton has long been a favored VIP and CEO hangout."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai opened as the brand’s first branch in China and has become Shanghai’s largest hotel, with 610 rooms." Full review