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The Longemont ShanghaivsThe Waterhouse At South Bund
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Waterhouse At South Bund ranks significantly higher than The Longemont Shanghai. The Waterhouse At South Bund comes in at #18 in Shanghai with praise from 9 publications like Travel + Leisure, Concierge and Afar Magazine.
The Longemont Shanghai
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Time Out
Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
No.1116 Yan'an West Road, Changning District, Shanghai 200052
From $116/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
"Amenities:
Pool,
Spa,
..."
"Formerly the Regent Shanghai, the Longemont hotel rises 53 stories above the Changning district, just 10 minutes from the Bund." Full review
"The hotel is beautiful, elegant and beyond nice for such a value-oriented price point.
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"It's a bit of a hike to the nearest metro, and there's precious little in terms of nearby tourist attractions, but this 53-storey high rise hotel is modern and stylish." Full review
"Bringing a dose of luxury to the western part of Shanghai, the Longemont... boasts some of the largest rooms in town." Full review
"Though a serious business hotel, the 511-room Longemont has plenty of charm." Full review
"Clean, spacious rooms; high-speed internet; and a fantastic fitness club and pool...this is a great place to stay if you want a hotel with international-level service minus the hip address" 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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Be sure to request a room with a bath if that matters to you.
"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