The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, PudongvsMandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
Both The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong and Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong. Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai has a TripExpert Score of 91 with endorsements from 12 reviews like Gayot, BlackBook and Frommer's.
The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong Show All Reviews
No.8 Century Avenue, Lujiazui, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200120
From $270/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Its stepped, terrace strewn with large loungers has arguably the best views in Shanghai."
Condé Nast Traveler
"The Pudong hotel fills the top floors of a 58-story financial district building that's a quick walk from the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower." Full review
Star Service
"The ifc Mall, a gleaming shopping center with a supermarket, restaurants and bevy of luxury brands, is just steps away." Full review
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Several suite options are in the mix, but not all have Bund views, so be sure to request accordingly.
Gayot
"At The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong, guests seeking a seamlessly integrated business and leisure experience are welcomed on the upper floors of a modern 58-story tower."
Time Out
"It might be the wrong side of the river for tourists, but the Ritz-Carlton Pudong does have the advantage of occupying the top 18 floors of the Shanghai IFC mall." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong pays homage to Shanghai’s former Art Deco glory by putting a modern bent on it — as spots on the cutting-edge Pudong side of town are known to do." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"It’s almost impossible to actually walk anywhere in the frenetic Pudong neighborhood, so lucky for you that Ritz-Carlton’s second Shanghai property offers plenty of reasons to stay put." Full review
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Indulge in a luxurious, hour-long ginger and jasmine foot massage at the spa, on the hotel's 55th floor.
Afar Magazine
"One of Pudong’s marquee buildings, the Cesar Pelli–designed Shanghai IFC, is the setting for this 285-room property. Occupying the top 18 floors of the South Tower, the Ritz-Carlton..." Full review
Jetsetter
"Glamorous Pudong hotel with a central location, rousing rooftop bar and destination spa." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This vivacious Art Deco jewel crowning a corporate skytower ticks all the boxes for a pampered east-bank stay, especially with its engaging service, blissful spa and excellent dining options." Full review
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai Show All Reviews
111 Pudong Road (S) Pudong, Shanghai 200120
From $418/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"Located in Lujiazui, Shanghai's evolving financial hub, the Mandarin Oriental is among the more recent luxury openings on this side of the river." Full review
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There are only one-bedroom suites in the hotel tower; guests looking for more space can ask for connecting rooms or upgrade to multibedroom suites in the residential tower.
Time Out
"After a Guangzhou opening earlier this year, luxury hotel brand Mandarin Oriental has this month opened their first Shanghai hotel with a new property in Lujiazui." Full review
BlackBook
"Its got 362 swish, stylish and magnificently appointed rooms. But you'll likely be spending most of your time at its eponymous spa or amidst the dizzying array of epicurean offerings."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"As you pull up to the new Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai, one thing is clear — you can successfully create a city hotel that feels like a secluded escape." Full review
Gayot
"From the moment it opened, the opulent Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai solidly established itself as an accommodation of choice."
Travel + Leisure
"In Shanghai, a five-star hotel is only as good as its spa. And the brand new Mandarin Oriental went above and beyond creating the ultimate in opulent relaxation." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
89.8
"I particularly loved the spa and gym, with its gorgeous indoor pool and free Pilates classes, and the excellent Yong Yi Ting restaurant." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Rooms have taupe furnishings, with flashes of indigo and lotus-green, and abstract ink paintings of traditional Chinese garden landscapes." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Tourists willing to sacrifice a little bit of extra travelling time will likely be bowled over by the the hotel’s large ultra-luxurious rooms, extensive facilities and sterling service." Full review
Oyster
5.0
"The five-star Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai is one of the top hotels in Shanghai with luxe amenities, elegant decor, and impeccable personal service." Full review