The Portman Ritz-Carlton, ShanghaivsLe Royal Meridien Shanghai
Le Royal Meridien Shanghai and The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai is preferred by most professionals compared to Le Royal Meridien Shanghai. The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai scores 85 with praise from 13 reviews such as Insight Guides, DK Eyewitness and BlackBook.
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
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