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Banyan Tree Shanghai On The BundvsWaldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
Both hotels are praised by experts. On balance, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund is preferred by most professionals compared to Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund. Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund comes in at #9 in Shanghai with praise from 10 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, BlackBook and Forbes Travel Guide.
Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund
Star Service
Time Out
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
No.19 Gong Ping Road, Shanghai 200085
From $285/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service "Starting at a sprawling 60 sq m, guest rooms are among the largest in the city." Full review
Time Out "Banyan Tree, the Southeast Asian resort chain synonymous with spas and romance, arrives in Shanghai this month with a Hongkou waterfront property just around the Huangpu bend." Full review
Travel + Leisure "If a visit to this megalopolis of 23 million feels overwhelming, then Banyan Tree’s first Shanghai property, located on the northern part of the iconic Bund waterfront, provides the ultimate escape." Full review
Afar Magazine "Shanghai’s first Banyan Tree resort is a sleek 12-story hotel with 130 rooms." Full review
Frommer's "You’ll find good value here, but if you want walking-distance location to Bund restaurants and hot spots, you should look elsewhere." Full review
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund Star Service
Gayot Time Out
BlackBook
Forbes Travel Guide Frommer's Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler Afar Magazine
Fodor's Show All Reviews
No.2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200002
From $270/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "This elegant property from Hilton's top-shelf Waldorf Astoria Collection comes with high expectations in a city that is rich with luxury hotels." Full review
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Smoke-free and handicapped-accessible rooms should be requested when making reservations.
Gayot "In a city as storied as Shanghai, it's only fitting that a legendary hotel group take over one of its most historic buildings."
Time Out "This elegant historic hotel has restored the heritage Shanghai gentleman's club to its former glory, and rivals The Peninsula as the most glamorous hotel in town." Full review
BlackBook "The Waldorf Astoria in Shanghai continues the brand's love affair with the halcyon days of opulence."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Like the city itself, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund is split in two: There’s the more than 100-year-old historic part of the building and the new modern tower." Full review
Frommer's "Along with the Peace Hotel, the Waldorf Astoria is one of the few luxury properties in Shanghai with history in the building." Full review
Travel + Leisure "It’s not easy to stand apart in Shanghai’s booming hotel scene, which is why Waldorf Astoria pulled out all the stops for its China debut." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler89.3
"Spread across two buildings... this hotel is a magnificent homage to Shanghai’s swank European past." Full review
Afar Magazine "Rooms in the tower come with spellbinding Bund, Huangpu River, and Pudong views, while the 20 suites in the heritage building have painted timber panelling, hardwood floors, and polished mahogany." Full review
Fodor's "The fact that one part of this Bund-side hotel occupies what was once the Shanghai Club contributes to its history-steeped, picture-perfect elegance: from the moment you step inside,..." Full review
