Okura Garden Hotel ShanghaivsThe Peninsula Shanghai
Both The Peninsula Shanghai and Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, The Peninsula Shanghai scores significantly higher than Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai. The Peninsula Shanghai is ranked #2 in Shanghai with endorsements from 15 reviewers including Hideaway Report, Frommer's and Star Service.
Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai
No.58 Maoming South Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200020
From $94/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The friendly and highly efficient staff does their best to make your stay as pleasant as possible." Full review
Fodor's
"The romantic third-floor terrace bar overlooks the two-acre garden, and the Japanese and French restaurants serve excellent but high-priced food." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The elegant Japanese-run five-star Okura Garden boasts beautiful grounds, on the site of the old French Club, and an excellent location, close to many of the boutiques in the former concession."
DK Eyewitness
"This Japanese-managed luxury hotel has an almost unsurpassed location, close to the subway, the French Concession and vibrant Maoming Lu."
Time Out
"With a lush garden setting in the heart of the French Concession, close to a metro station and the main shopping artery Huaihai Lu, the Okura Garden Hotel is a favourite with Japanese visitors." Full review
Rough Guide
"Japanese-managed mansion; the grounds are lovely, and the lobby, which used to be the Cercle Sportif French Club, has some great Art Deco detailing."
The Telegraph
8.0
"With its marble lobby and sweeping lawn, this mid-range, Japanese-run tower hotel is a great base for exploring the tree-lined avenues, boutiques and cafes of the former French Concession." Full review
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