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Mansion HotelvsWaldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
Both Mansion Hotel and Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund ranks significantly better than Mansion Hotel. Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund comes in at 87 with accolades from 10 sources such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and BlackBook.
Mansion Hotel
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Jetsetter
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Lonely Planet
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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
Jetsetter "A 1930s opium gangster’s mansion turned heritage-themed boutique hotel with stone balconies and bubble baths." Full review
Afar Magazine "“The historic hotel has more than 200 pieces of period antiques and artifacts throughout the premises. It was built in the 1930s...it’s known for its excellent but very expensive Cantonese restaurant"." Full review
Frommer's "The lobby is a marvel, festooned with traditional Chinese furnishings and colonial-era museum pieces...rooms are each uniquely laid out, though consistent in their high ceilings, bathroom Jacuzzis" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This historic landmark is worth a peek even if you’re not staying here... stepping inside is like stepping back in time to the city’s glorious, notorious past." 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
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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
