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URBN Boutique ShanghaivsWaldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund ranks marginally higher than URBN Boutique Shanghai. Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund scores 87 with recommendations from 10 reviewers such as BlackBook, Star Service and Condé Nast Traveler.
URBN Boutique Shanghai
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No.183 Jiaozhou Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai 200040
From $155/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
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- Concierge
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Frommer's "Not all guests may be willing to accept some of the hotel's design and functional quirks... and occasionally spotty service, but this "green" property has its heart in the right place." Full review
Concierge "Eager-to-please staff create an atmosphere far more relaxed than at the rest of the city's growing league of high-end small hotels."
Fodor's "Made with environmentally sensitive technology and recycled materials, it's a truly unique place to stay." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"Serene little URBN is a hotel with lofty environmental ambitions, implementing eco-friendly elements such as solar shades and water-based AC, and allowing patrons to buy carbon credits." Full review
Star Service "Ecoconscious and style-savvy guests will love this 1970s post office and factory warehouse turned hotel that aims to be China's first carbon-neutral hotel." Full review
Rough Guide "Though it doesn’t quite live up to its considerable hype, this hip little hotel is still pretty good value for this price range."
Travel + Leisure "China isn’t exactly known for sustainability, but the new Urbn Hotels & Resorts group aims to change that." Full review
Time Out "Rooms start from 1,500RMB, plus 15 percent service charge." Full review
Jetsetter "Design-conscious, eco-friendly downtown hotel, with 26 stylish rooms and an organic restaurant and bar." Full review
Gayot "Environmentally friendly policies set the standard at this chic urban hotel."
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund Star Service Gayot Time Out
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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
