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The Waterhouse At South BundvsThe Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai
Both hotels are rated very highly by writers. Overall, The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai is preferred by most writers compared to The Waterhouse At South Bund. The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai ranks #12 in Shanghai with approval from 13 publications like Gayot, Star Service and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
Frommer's "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.
Concierge "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."
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"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
Time Out "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
BlackBook "While the rest of Shanghai pumps up the glamour, the Waterhouse at South Bund is smart to emphasize its low-key charm."
Travel + Leisure "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
Jetsetter "Warehouse turned minimalist marvel on the Bund draws cool creative types with its ultra-chic rooms and destination restaurant." Full review
Afar Magazine "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
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Gazing out onto supreme views of Pudong or into the crisp courtyard, the Waterhouse’s rooms are perfection itself. " Full review
The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai Frommer's Concierge
Fodor's
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot Time Out BlackBook
Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
No.1376 Nanjing West Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai 200040
From $137/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Still tenaciously guarding its position as Shanghai's top choice hotel for many business travelers and world leaders." Full review
Concierge "The Portman Ritz-Carlton was the city's first luxury hotel when it opened in 1998."
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Guests are spoiled for choice when it comes to dining: There are four house restaurants to choose from, including Palladio, which serves modern Italian dishes in a formal setting.
Fodor's "Outstanding facilities and a prime location in the Shanghai Centre have made the Portman Ritz-Carlton one of the city's most desirable destinations for more than a decade." Full review
Insight Guides "The Portman combines smooth luxury with a bustling location in the Jing An district, surrounded by a wealth of sightseeing and dining choices."
DK Eyewitness "Thoughtful and attentive service intelligently anticipates guests' needs, with discretion when required."
Star Service "This hotel is respected foremost for its location on Shanghai's swankiest street in Puxi and is most commonly known by taxi drivers and locals as the Portman." Full review
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Connecting rooms are available on request.
Gayot "Boasting a location on famous Nanjing Xi Lu near the historic Bund, The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai provides downtown convenience and refined style."
Time Out "Housed in Jingan's Shanghai Centre, with a medical clinic, supermarket, and multiple cafes on tap, the original Ritz-Carlton is hard to beat for location, quality of service or excellent facilities." Full review
BlackBook "Something of a Puxi standard-setter, the Ritz-Carlton has long been a favored VIP and CEO hangout."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai opened as the brand’s first branch in China and has become Shanghai’s largest hotel, with 610 rooms." Full review
