The Peninsula ShanghaivsLe Royal Meridien Shanghai
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Peninsula Shanghai scores significantly higher than Le Royal Meridien Shanghai. The Peninsula Shanghai is ranked #2 in Shanghai with positive reviews from 15 reviewers such as DK Eyewitness, Condé Nast Traveler and Hideaway Report.
The Peninsula Shanghai Show All Reviews
No.32 Zhongshan East First Road, Shanghai 200002
From $300/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Shanghai's most decadent hotel is dressed to impress, from its stepped, faux Deco facade to the grand pillared lobby decorated in cool celadon tones."
DK Eyewitness
"One of Shanghai's finest hotels, offering superlative luxury and fabulous views of the river and Pudong skyline from its rooms, restaurants, bars, and most notably from the extensive open-air terrace."
Star Service
"This property bespeaks elegance from its 1930s style to its personalized service from start to finish." Full review
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Deluxe River View rooms facing the Bund are among the most requested.
Gayot
"Standing tall above the shores of the Huangpu River, this hotel was inspired by the Art Deco period when Shanghai was known as Paris of the East."
Time Out
"Sister hotel to the Hong Kong legend, the 235-room Peninsula is a living example of how to do opulent heritage glamour, and is possibly the most elegant hotel in the city." Full review
Rough Guide
"The latest incarnation of the exclusive Hong Kong luxury brand."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"The gorgeous Art Deco lobby outfitted in celadon green walls and black marble floors transports you back to Shanghai’s golden age." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Your most valuable asset here is savvy chief concierge Simon Huang, who may very well be the best in town." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Art deco design elements occur throughout the property, and traditional decor employs lacquer, marble, granite, wood, and original art." Full review
Jetsetter
"Art Deco–inspired beauty on the Bund, with spectacular views of the Huangpu River and city skyline." Full review
Le Royal Meridien Shanghai Show All Reviews
No.789 Nanjing East Road, Shanghai 200001
From $146/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Le Royal Meridien probably has the most perfect location in town... the ultramodern hotel offers luxuriously appointed rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows." Full review
Concierge
"With considerable panache, Le Royal Méridien executes its Art Deco–inspired design throughout its 770 rooms, high above People's Park on central Nanjing Road."
Fodor's
"Dominating the foot of the Nanjing Dong Lu pedestrian-only street, Le Royal Meridien has changed the face of Puxi hospitality." Full review
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Ask for a park view and you'll look out over neighboring People's Park.
Condé Nast Traveler
83.6
"One of Asia’s most vertiginous hotel is on floors 79 through 93 of the Shanghai World Financial Center, in the Pudong district." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Each room in the chic Medidien on People's Square offers a wonderful panorama (for when you tire of the plasma screen) and a vast bathroom."
Star Service
"This 66-floor hotel cuts a dramatic figure in the Shanghai skyline with its triangular tip." Full review
Gayot
"Le Royal Meridien is one of the city's tallest landmarks and combines style and sophistication with an ultra-modern design."
Time Out
"The highest hotel in Puxi, Le Royal Meridien thumbs its nose at its loftier neighbours across the river with a plum location right on People's Square." Full review
BlackBook
"Open-plan rooms carefully balance contemporary Chinese style with excellent technology and design functionality."
Travel + Leisure
"This hotel boasts a fantastic location, perched between shopping paradise, Nanjing Road, and the culturally significant People's Square." Full review