The Peninsula ShanghaivsLes Suites Orient, Bund Shanghai
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. Overall, The Peninsula Shanghai is the choice of most reviewers compared to Les Suites Orient, Bund Shanghai. The Peninsula Shanghai scores 93 with endorsements from 15 reviews such as Time Out, Star Service and DK Eyewitness.
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
Les Suites Orient, Bund Shanghai
No.1 East Jinling Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200002
From $107/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This Taiwanese-owned hotel is a favorite of ours, and not just because of its excellent location on the Bund." Full review
Star Service
"Boutique operations are few and far between in Shanghai, but this little-known property along the Bund comes close with modern amenities and sleek surroundings for its mostly business clientele." Full review
Time Out
"Commands the same sensational Bund and river views from the corner of Yanan Lu that the sweep of the elevated highway once did as it descended to the water front." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"In a city as flashy as Shanghai, finding a hotel that combines discretion and elegance is nearly impossible — and yet, Les Suites Orient, Bund Shanghai manages to do just that." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"In the iconic Shanghai neighborhood known as the Bund, Les Suites Orient is a minimalist escape." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The luxury Les Suites Orient, Bund Shanghai is situated on the historic Bund and showcases epic views of the Pudong skyline." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Located at the southern edge of the Bund, Les Suites Orient is notable as the only hotel on the strip with standard rooms... that have fantastic river and Bund views." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The fixtures and fittings are modern as well...the views. There really isn’t a bad one in the house, overlooking as they do either the Bund, the river, or the Shanghai city skyline." Full review