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The Langham Shanghai XintiandivsWaldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
Both hotels are rated very highly by writers. On balance, The Langham Shanghai Xintiandi is the choice of most professionals compared to Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund. The Langham Shanghai Xintiandi has a TripExpert Score of 88 with recommendations from 11 publications including Travel + Leisure, Time Out and Star Service.
The Langham Shanghai Xintiandi
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No.99 Madang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200021
From $132/night
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- Free Internet
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- Concierge
Star Service "Establishing Langham's excellent standards in a high-luxury city such as Shanghai can be a challenge for a new hotel." Full review
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Connecting rooms are available upon request.
Gayot "Visitors to China seeking a cultural experience that is both unique and hip will appreciate the Langham's location in the Xintiandi entertainment district."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Step into The Langham, Xintiandi, Shanghai — the second Langham hotel in the city — and you’ll get a whiff of a sweet ginger flower scent, which is spritzed in the public areas." Full review
Frommer's "This is one of the newest boutique hotels in Shanghai, which opened in the heart of Xintiandi in early 2011 with great fanfare." Full review
Time Out "The ultra-modern, glass-fronted new Langham Xintiandi features 24 storeys and 357 rooms, most with floor-to-ceiling windows, designed by Peter Remedios." Full review
Jetsetter "Shiny and new, this arty glass tower in Shanghai’s historic Xintiandi district will soon be the stylish place to stay in the city. Highlighting the old and the new, the hotel is close to..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Sandwiched between the famed shopping street Huaihai Road, and the fashionable, pedestrianized Xintiandi entertainment area, this hotel blends old Shanghai and new." Full review
Afar Magazine "Housed in a 100-meter-tall, concave building in the heart of Xintiandi—and across from the Andaz—the 24-story property offers rooms with enduring views over the neighborhood’s Shikumen storefronts." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"It offers spacious, sexy rooms, a good range of facilities and a lively vibe." Full review
Fodor's "Since it opened, The Langham Xintiandi has been receiving nothing but praise for service that's impeccable without being intrusive and rooms that are big and plush." 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
