Regent Shanghai at Pudong, an IHG hotelvsThe Waterhouse At South Bund
Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai at Pudong and The Waterhouse At South Bund are both praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Waterhouse At South Bund scores marginally higher than Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai at Pudong. The Waterhouse At South Bund scores 82 with praise from 9 reviewers like Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Time Out.
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No.210 Century Avenue, Pudong New District, Shanghai 200120
From $188/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
 "Style doesn't overwhelm substance, though—the service is as polished as you'd expect, and the beds here are among the most sublime we've slept on in China." Full review
 "Four Seasons brings its signature amenities and service to the business traveler crowd that frequents the finance-heavy Lujiazui part of Pudong." Full review
 "Sophisticated travelers will relish taking refuge at the Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai, where service staff is always available to accommodate every desire." 
 "Along with 187 rooms and 73 private residences, there’s an infinity pool on the 41st floor and a 24-hour fitness centre, kitted out with a ‘brine inhalation room’ just for men." Full review
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 "Four Seasons is home to a world-class spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and a top-floor infinity pool with sweeping views of the surrounding skyscrapers." Full review
 "A 187-room high-rise in the central business district, within strolling distance of the sky-high Jinmao Tower and Shanghai World Financial Center." Full review
8.0
 "A crowd-pleasing Shanghai hotel on the Puxi side of the river. Families will appreciate the large sunny rooms, indoor swimming pool and stress-free access to some of Shanghai’s most interesting parks." Full review
8.0
 "The 41st-floor swimming pool here, surrounded by views of Shanghai’s skyscraper-saturated financial district, is perhaps worth the visit alone." Full review
 "Opened in 2012, the Four Seasons Pudong resides in what’s known locally as the Jewel Box—the 50-story, 21st Century Tower, a rectangular prism in the heart of the Lujiazui business district." Full review
 "Rooms and suites are Art Deco in their inspiration, a stylistic sweet spot between tradition and modernity...the spa and wellness center, set on the hotel’s top floor, affording astonishing views" Full review
The Waterhouse At South Bund Frommer's
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No.1-3 Maojiayuan Road, Shanghai 200011
From $256/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
 "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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 "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." 
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 "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
 "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
 "While the rest of Shanghai pumps up the glamour, the Waterhouse at South Bund is smart to emphasize its low-key charm." 
 "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
 "Warehouse turned minimalist marvel on the Bund draws cool creative types with its ultra-chic rooms and destination restaurant." Full review
 "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
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 "Gazing out onto supreme views of Pudong or into the crisp courtyard, the Waterhouse’s rooms are perfection itself. " Full review