The Peninsula ShanghaivsURBN Boutique Shanghai
The Peninsula Shanghai and URBN Boutique Shanghai are both endorsed by writers. Overall, The Peninsula Shanghai scores significantly better than URBN Boutique Shanghai. The Peninsula Shanghai is ranked #2 in Shanghai with accolades from 15 publications such as Concierge, Rough Guide and Afar Magazine.
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
URBN Boutique Shanghai Show All Reviews
No.183 Jiaozhou Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai 200040
From $155/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"Not all guests may be willing to accept some of the hotel's design and functional quirks... and occasionally spotty service, but this "green" property has its heart in the right place." Full review
Concierge
"Eager-to-please staff create an atmosphere far more relaxed than at the rest of the city's growing league of high-end small hotels."
Fodor's
"Made with environmentally sensitive technology and recycled materials, it's a truly unique place to stay." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"Serene little URBN is a hotel with lofty environmental ambitions, implementing eco-friendly elements such as solar shades and water-based AC, and allowing patrons to buy carbon credits." Full review
Star Service
"Ecoconscious and style-savvy guests will love this 1970s post office and factory warehouse turned hotel that aims to be China's first carbon-neutral hotel." Full review
Rough Guide
"Though it doesn’t quite live up to its considerable hype, this hip little hotel is still pretty good value for this price range."
Travel + Leisure
"China isn’t exactly known for sustainability, but the new Urbn Hotels & Resorts group aims to change that." Full review
Time Out
"Rooms start from 1,500RMB, plus 15 percent service charge." Full review
Jetsetter
"Design-conscious, eco-friendly downtown hotel, with 26 stylish rooms and an organic restaurant and bar." Full review
Gayot
"Environmentally friendly policies set the standard at this chic urban hotel."