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The Peninsula ShanghaivsWanda Reign on the Bund
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Peninsula Shanghai is the choice of most professionals compared to Wanda Reign on the Bund. The Peninsula Shanghai comes in at #2 in Shanghai with accolades from 15 reviews such as Condé Nast Traveler, Gayot and Jetsetter.
The Peninsula Shanghai
Concierge
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Time Out
Rough Guide
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter 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
Wanda Reign on the Bund
The Telegraph Jetsetter Forbes Travel Guide
Frommer's
NO. 538 Zhongshan East 2nd Road, Shanghai 200010, China
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph9.0
"The plaything of Wang Sicong, the son of China’s richest man, Shanghai’s newest luxury hotel is said to have cost in the region of £400 million." Full review
Jetsetter "Luxuriate in a seven-star, Art Deco-inspired landmark parked along Shanghai's iconic Bund." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Wanda Reign on the Bund is a luxurious stay that
emphasizes showcasing the best of Shanghainese design, food, art and culture." Full review
Frommer's "Hotels like to bandy the word exquisite about—yet very few are." Full review
