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The Kunlun Jing AnvsThe Waterhouse At South Bund
Both hotels are rated highly by professionals. Overall, The Waterhouse At South Bund is the choice of most professionals compared to The Kunlun Jing An. The Waterhouse At South Bund is ranked #18 in Shanghai with positive reviews from 9 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Time Out and Frommer's.
The Kunlun Jing An
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Time Out
No.250 Hua Shan Road,Jing'an District, French Concession, Shanghai 200040
From $91/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
"Above all, however, it's the hotel's top-notch service and highly competent staff that make it a favorite of Western business travelers." Full review
"A favourite with airline crews and tour groups, the Hilton’s standard rooms are a bit old-fashioned, but the deluxe versions... have had a modern refit." Full review
"This international stalwart is nothing fancy, but is as reliable as they come and a popular choice for business travelers collecting this brand's loyalty points." Full review
"Opened in 1988, the Hilton Shanghai has a slight marble-and-shoulderpads feel, but regular refurbishments have kept it from becoming too dated." Full review
The Waterhouse At South Bund
Frommer's
Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out
BlackBook
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
No.1-3 Maojiayuan Road, Shanghai 200011
From $256/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
"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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"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."
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
"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
"While the rest of Shanghai pumps up the glamour, the Waterhouse at South Bund is smart to emphasize its low-key charm."
"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
"Warehouse turned minimalist marvel on the Bund draws cool creative types with its ultra-chic rooms and destination restaurant." Full review
"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
Top choice
"Gazing out onto supreme views of Pudong or into the crisp courtyard, the Waterhouse’s rooms are perfection itself. " Full review