The Westin Bund Center, ShanghaivsThe Peninsula Shanghai
Both The Peninsula Shanghai and The Westin Bund Center Shanghai are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Peninsula Shanghai scores significantly better than The Westin Bund Center Shanghai. The Peninsula Shanghai scores 93 with endorsements from 15 publications including Star Service, Forbes Travel Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai Show All Reviews
No.88 Henan Middle Road, Bund Center, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200002
From $106/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Located a 5-minute walk from the Bund, the award-winning Westin offers large guest rooms headlined by Westin's patented Heavenly Bed." Full review
Concierge
"Popular with travelers on an expense account, this centrally located hotel—part of the office-heavy Bund Center—is just a short walk from the swish restaurants and nightlife of the Bund."
Fodor's
"With its distinctive room layouts, glittering glass staircase, and 90-plus works of art on display, the Westin Shanghai is a masterpiece near the majestic Bund." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The Westin's lotus-topped tower is a Shanghai landmark in the heart of downtown shopping."
Star Service
"Visible throughout Shanghai's historic waterfront known as The Bund thanks to its elaborate art-deco-inspired rooftop design, this hotel actually consists of three towers." Full review
Time Out
"The 559 rooms and suites are all plushly decorated and spacious, with even the smallest measuring up at 38sqm." Full review
BlackBook
"Rather quirky five-star hotel strategically sandwiched between People’s Square and The Bund."
Rough Guide
"Chinese luxury hotels usually try to impress with either a water feature or palm trees in the lobby; the over-the-top Westin goes for both."
Condé Nast Traveler
"This 2002 property is built to resemble a throne, with two wings and an illuminated crown on top of the central tower." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Perched between the Bund and People’s Square, this 570-room hotel attracts a mixed clientele of corporate high rollers, Asian celebs, and global leisure seekers." 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