The Waterhouse At South BundvsLe Sun Chine
Both Le Sun Chine and The Waterhouse At South Bund are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Waterhouse At South Bund scores significantly higher than Le Sun Chine. The Waterhouse At South Bund has a TripExpert Score of 83 with praise from 9 reviews like Time Out, BlackBook and concierge.com.
The Waterhouse At South Bund
No.1-3 Maojiayuan Road, Shanghai 200011
From $256/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"If post-industrial chic is your preferred style, consider staying at this newly opened boutique hotel lodged inside a 1930s warehouse near the Shiliupu Wharf." Full review
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Concierge
"The edgy, pared-back appeal of this former 1930s factory is exactly the draw for the modish, designer crowd that frequently books the 19-room boutique property."
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"Singaporean design maestro... has skillfully captured the current zeitgeist of Shanghai by revamping a former army compound on the Huangpu River into an industrial but welcoming 19-room guesthouse." Full review
Time Out
"The Waterhouse, a 1930s warehouse converted into a palace of industrial chic by local design superstars Neri & Hu, is possibly the coolest hotel in the city." Full review
BlackBook
"While the rest of Shanghai pumps up the glamour, the Waterhouse at South Bund is smart to emphasize its low-key charm."
Travel + Leisure
"Shanghai hotels tend toward the vertical and voluptuous, but one look at this austere lobby... and it’s clear the Waterhouse has broken the mold." Full review
Jetsetter
"Warehouse turned minimalist marvel on the Bund draws cool creative types with its ultra-chic rooms and destination restaurant." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The design blurs internal and external, public and private, with public spaces opening to glimpses of guest rooms, and accommodations looking onto public areas." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Gazing out onto supreme views of Pudong or into the crisp courtyard, the Waterhouse’s rooms are perfection itself. " Full review
Le Sun Chine
No.1220-6 Huashan Road, Changning District, Shanghai 200052
From $140/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Lonely Planet
"Suites combine an antique-strewn style with all the modern comforts of home. Relax in the Roman-style pool or steam bath before enjoying a Shanghainese banquet in the highly lauded restaurant. "
Time Out
"The 1930s family estate of flour baron Sun Bo Qun has opened to the public as an alluringly under-the-radar boutique hotel." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Originally the home of the Sun family, this renovated 1932 mansion has become one of Shànghǎi’s most exclusive boutique properties." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The restored 1930s estate has well-appointed, homey suites brimming with turn-of-the-century charm. Each suite has unique décor." Full review
Jetsetter
"Chinoiserie-style villa with 17 suites and a 1930s-themed lounge steps from Shanghai’s French Concession." Full review