The Waterhouse At South Bund vs Mansion Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Waterhouse At South Bund scores significantly higher than Mansion Hotel. The Waterhouse At South Bund comes in at #18 in Shanghai with recommendations from 9 publications including Concierge, Jetsetter and Lonely Planet.
The Waterhouse At South Bund
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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
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."
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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 Traveler
99.6
"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."
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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."
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BlackBook
"While the rest of Shanghai pumps up the glamour, the Waterhouse at South Bund is smart to emphasize its low-key charm."
Mansion Hotel
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No.82 Xinle Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200031
From $271 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Since it opened in 2007, it has become a perfectly placed option for those seeking a boutique hotel rather than a glitzy behemoth."
Travel + Leisure
"Hidden among the skyscrapers of Shanghai, you’ll find the Mansion Hotel, a handsome low-lying building in the city’s tony French Concession, near chic cafés and boutiques."
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Time Out
"This former gangster's villa is set in beautiful grounds with a great location on the corner of Xinle Lu, close to the French Concession's best shops."
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BlackBook
"Completely revamped, it is now a boutique heritage hotel set behind large stone walls and with a lovely entrance courtyard."
Condé Nast Traveler
"A plush 32-room boutique residence in a 1930s manor built by a notorious Shanghai mob boss."
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