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A promenade along the Huangpu River with iconic views of Shanghai's skyscrapers and the Pearl Tower. Just steps away from Shanghai's bustling streets, dotted with historic European-style buildings, including the postal museum. There are plenty of vantage points to choose from, and plenty of street photographers are ready to help you snap photos. There aren't many good places to eat here, most of the places are overhyped and overpriced with terrible taste. There is one place to eat that we tried and it is cheap, some of the menu quite good and the taste is better than some of the expensive places there. We're lucky enough because they are open until late at night.

The Bund, Shanghai 🌆💙 Such a beautiful place to enjoy both day and night! At night, the view is just magical — the city lights sparkle across the river, and you can see the Oriental Pearl Tower glowing in different colors. 💫 It feels so peaceful to walk along the riverside, with the cool breeze and the sound of the water. 🌸 The whole view is so romantic and dreamy — definitely one of my favorite spots in Shanghai. 💖

Shanghai without The Bund (外滩) is like dim sum without dumplings—just not complete. It’s Shanghai’s not-so-secret runway, where East meets West, history flirts with modernity, and selfie sticks reign supreme. By day, it’s business as usual—lined with tour buses, hustling city folk, and the occasional confused traveler chasing after their hop-on hop-off ride. But when the clock tower strikes seven, The skyline lights up like Cinderella transformed into her glowy gown. On one side, you’ve got a row of grand old dames—colonial-era banks and hotels standing tall since the 1920s, whispering stories of “Old Shanghai glamour.” On the other, the futuristic squad: Oriental Pearl Tower (the OG Insta star), Shanghai Tower (tall enough to poke the clouds), and Jin Mao Tower (always dressed sharp). *Tip*: prepare for crowd-sardine mode. The railing? Fully booked. Influencers practicing their angles, “paparazzi” snapping away, and you sandwiched in the middle like a star nobody paid for. Joke me not—it’s chaos, but it’s glorious chaos. 🚇 Hop off Line 2 at Nanjing East Road, then follow the human river (they’re all heading Bund-wards). 📸 Day strolls are chill, night lights are magical—but guard your spot like front row at a Taylor Swift concert. 🥂 Feeling fancy? Head up to The Roosevelt (罗思维)—rooftop dining with views so good your cocktail tastes twice as expensive (and worth every sip). Perfect for escaping the sardine railings while still lapping up that postcard skyline.

The Bund (外滩) is truly the heart and soul of Shanghai. Walking along the riverfront feels like stepping into a living postcard, where the majestic colonial-era buildings meet the breathtaking modern skyline of Pudong. The view, especially at night when the city lights reflec t on the Huangpu River, is simply unforgettable. It’s the perfect place for a stroll, photography, or just soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of Shanghai. The mix of history and modernity makes The Bund a must-visit destination for anyone coming to the city. A visit here is always magical and leaves you with lasting memories.

A postcard can't capture the energy here. We came for the iconic skyline but fell in love with the atmosphere. Strolling as the sun set and the city lights ignited was pure magic. The perfect blend of historic grandeur and futuristic wonder. An absolute must do.

The Bund (also known as the Waitan) is a famous waterfront and protected historical district in central Shanghai, China, known for its unique blend of historic colonial architecture and modern skyline views across the Huangpu River. The Bund features 52 buildings along a 1.5-kilometer (0.9 mile) stretch of Zhongshan Road that showcase a range of architectural styles from the 19th and early 20th centuries, including Gothic, Baroque, Neoclassical, Romanesque, and Art Deco. The historic buildings on the west bank of the Huangpu River offer a striking contrast to the modern, futuristic skyscrapers of the Lujiazui financial district on the east bank, embodying Shanghai's rapid transformation. The area is a popular destination for both tourists and locals, bustling with activity day and night. The buildings and the Pudong skyline are dramatically illuminated in the evening, providing spectacular photo opportunities. A walk along the riverside promenade is the best way to appreciate the architecture and the dynamic cityscape on both sides of the river.

Amazing skyline with the old Shanghai bund & new shanghai skyscrapers across the bund. Super crowded with tourist & photographers offering photo taking services. Place is very safe with policemen station everywhere.

Incredible experience at the W Shanghai. As a Marriott Titanium member, you can trust me when I say this hotel takes service to the next level. We were in town for a special occasion, a friend’s bachelor weekend and were upgraded to a fantastic suite. Absolutely insane room. Huge thanks to the team who made it happen. The breakfast was out of this world. A special shoutout to Max for the outstanding service and for sharing so many insights into Chinese cuisine and life in Shanghai. Every single W team member made us feel truly welcome. While I’m not used to executive lounge benefits at W Hotels, this property offers a fantastic evening experience from 6 to 8 pm, with high-quality bites and drinks. It felt like a full à la carte menu with premium options. The spa and especially the gym were another highlight. The gym is one of the best I’ve seen in a hotel and offers everything you could possibly need. If you are visiting Shanghai, I highly recommend staying at the W. Thank you also to Timmy and the concierge team for their great support throughout our stay. This was truly a “wow” experience. Thank you for making my first visit to China so special. Stays like this are the reason I remain loyal to Marriott. Other hotels in the group should look to W Shanghai as a role model.

This is a truly remarkable hotel and well worth recommending. The property is beautifully designed with a luxurious atmosphere, and the service staff are attentive, professional, and always eager to help. The guest rooms are well-equipped and well-maintained, making the stay very comfortable. The location is unbeatable, right next to the Baiyulan Plaza, with direct access to the office towers, Metro Line 12 downstairs, and a two-level food court offering plenty of dining options. From the room, you can enjoy stunning views of the Huangpu River, the dong fang Ming zhu Tower, and Shanghai Tower, especially breathtaking at night. Dining is another highlight. The in-room service exceeded expectations, with dishes such as the beef burger and roasted chicken rivaling fine dining standards in the U.S. The breakfast buffet is equally impressive, offering a wide variety of both Western and Asian selections. Even the barista’s latte art adds a refined touch to the morning experience. The only drawbacks are that the air conditioning is not strong enough, the room temperature could not be set lower than 24°C, which felt a bit too warm to me, and the water pressure in the shower is noticeably weak, which detracts from the overall comfort. Overall, this hotel excels in nearly every aspect—hardware, location, service, and food. If both the air conditioning system and water pressure were improved, it would be nothing short of perfect.

I am having an absolutely exceptional stay at W Hotel. The service here is truly on another level. The team went above and beyond in every way – from helping me accept multiple deliveries and promptly sending them up to my room, to anticipating my needs before I even had to make a request. Their attention to detail and genuine care made my stay not only convenient but also incredibly memorable. It’s rare to experience such thoughtful and proactive service, and the staff at W Hotel exceeded all expectations. They made everything feel effortless, and I genuinely felt well taken care of throughout my stay. Highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for not just luxury, but also truly outstanding hospitality. *thanks too for arranging the welcome dessert and balloons for my sister’s grad!

It’s rare for me to leave a review for any Bonvoy hotels but I must say this was such an amazing experience that I can’t walk away without acknowledging the fantastic hospitality provided by the W team in Shanghai. The check in process was super smooth and the staff was cordial in providing me with a complimentary upgrade to a higher floor and a nicer view of the Bund. I wasn’t sure what to expect but the moment I walked to my room, my jaws dropped. What an absolutely stunning view. The fitness area was incredible, some of the most advanced exercise machines. I also enjoyed swimming in the outdoor pool and used the sauna spa facility. They take great care of the environment. Since there’s no executive lounge, they offer happy hour drinks which is between 6pm to 8pm, offering cocktails and various drinks at no charge to the Bonvoy members with Elite status. Breakfast selections were vast and delicious, covering from Western, European to authentic Chinese food. The entire team from the staff in the downstairs lobby by the front door to the folks working across different departments (Gym/Pool, bar, restaurant) they all showed great level of enthusiasm in providing the highest quality of service. Most specifically, I’d like to acknowledge Claire for all her help and support, from recommending the best bars and restaurants to addressing any particular questions or concerns the guest may have. The management is very lucky to have her on their team. I can’t wait to return to Shanghai again as I’m even more excited about my next stay at this amazing hotel.

We had an amazing stay at W Shanghai on the Bund! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel truly welcome with their warm hospitality and attention to detail. The room was spacious, stylish, and offered stunning views of the Shanghai skyline — exactly what you’d expect from a W property. Service throughout our stay was impeccable — every request was handled promptly and with a smile. The breakfast spread was exceptional, with a wide variety of international and local options, all beautifully presented. The location right on the Bund is unbeatable, perfect for exploring both the historic and modern sides of Shanghai. The pool and spa facilities were also top-notch, making it easy to unwind after a busy day. Overall, W Shanghai exceeded expectations in every way — luxurious, energetic, and service-oriented. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a memorable stay in the city!

I would like to say the trip usually doesn't go wrong when you stay in a W hotel. Decided to stay 2 nights here and would say was impressed by quite a lot of things big and small. Arrived early in the morning which was not time for check in at 9am. Got to know they have upgraded me and the room wasn't available yet, but they provided me with a temporary room for me to rest and do some work before the room was ready, and informed me they would let me know when the room was ready. Spent some time in the room resting and out for lunch. After lunch room was ready and got transferred to another room which had a great view of the Bund. Went out exploring some of the facilities in the hotel, the gym, pools, sauna and bars. In the late afternoon the staff came and brought some complimentary snacks as well. The staff here are all very well mannered and informative. Had experience with a few and it was pleasant. There's a popcorn machine near the check in counter where there would be stuff making popcorn and handling out to guests. Impressed with the facilities, but the best of all is always their breakfast. One thing to note is W breakfast is always fabulous and never disappoint. It's so good it makes you want to go rounds. It's not exactly by the Bund but near it and next to hotel is a mall with a metro station so location is good and its accessible. Some of the places are reachable by bus and there are a few bus stops which are within 5 minutes walking distance from the hotel. Awesome and highly recommended.

One of the best Hotels I've ever stayed in. The breakfast and view are shockingly amazing. Staff is super nice too and the rooms are really cool. However, the internet was absolutely horrible. Unusuable, please increase your bandwith and wifi policies - 90% of the time the internet just wouldn't give you any kilobytes whatsoever.

First time staying here, always liked staying in JW but this one has given me quite a bit of mixed feelings. Before that in the app, I couldn't even know my original room type or there was any upgrades the room type just disappeared just with the booking. Location is not bad actually right near Renmin Square station. It's probably less than 5 minutes walk from the station exit 11. However at night, they close the exit after 930pm and same for exit 10 so you have to walk further by getting out from exit 9. Don't know what nonsense is that. From the ground floor you take the lift to 38th floor reception for check in, then I got upgraded and took another lift up to the 59th floor. What I didn't like staying so high, the lift waiting times are long. I guess that's why there are seats by the lift. Got to the room. It was pretty big but it felt very dated. Old, dark and wooden was my impression. There was no rain shower and there were these 2 massage nozzles which were pretty useless. Visited the lounge during afternoon supposed to have finger food but only like scone and madeleine available. Went back again in the evening and there was more selection. Interesting library on the 60th floor, also the highest library in the world. Worth taking a short visit only accessible via from the stairs in the lounge. Had a look at the amenities. Visited the gym and saw the saunas and jacuzzi. Then wanted to visit the pools which was a long and complicated walk to the next building and taking a lift. Saw the outdoor and indoor pools. Had the breakfast on the 38th floor and was quite disappointed with the food. Didn't find the selection good, some of the items I took were not even warm. Disappointed by the scrambled eggs. The first bite I took and there was egg shells. When I sat down the staff asked me if I wanted any drink and I said green tea and they also totally forgot about it. Service needs improvement especially at the breakfast area. Normal but not exceptional stay with Marriott JW, that is not usually the case.

Room - dated and small for a price tag of 300++sgd. Service - staffs are professional and attentive. Location - good. Breakfast- good breakfast and lotbof variety.

There are not many good things I can say about this hotel. Even for a Marriott they are way over priced for everything. The pricing is completely out of hand in this hotel to the point where they should be ashamed of themselves. They charged me $11 for a extra small size coffee. Honestly shameful. I am attaching a photo of the coffee. The room rate is $280 per night and the rooms look worn down and just not worth anywhere near that type of money. Being a Titanium guest I would expect better.

The price is slightly less than other excellent hotels in shanghai but the quality of facilities feels much less ... the lobby is based on 38th floor which makes waiting for taxis a bit awkward. Breakfast is very chinese oriented. ... it is hard to buy any food in the hotel after 9 pm. The aircon noise in my room was too much. Positives Location is great. The view from the windoes are superb. Most staff know english well.

Great stay. Nice property. Lots of elite recognition. Understaffed during a holiday week in the lounge and in the buffet restaurant. Concierge not particularly helpful. Great location.

I enjoyed my recent six-night stay in August 2025 at the JW Marriott Shanghai at Tomorrow Square Hotel. The friendly, abundant staff smiled at me, said hello, and made me feel welcome. The restaurant staff at the JW Grill, where I ate one night, was especially friendly and accommodating, and the food was very good, too. Also, I had dinner at the Chinese restaurant on-site. The 59th floor club lounge with its spectacular views out over the tall buildings of Shanghai, had amazingly good food, such as Kung Pao chicken, and excellent service. I had great food, too, every morning for breakfast at the buffet on the 38th floor. I felt good in my large room and comfortable bed and felt quite satisfied with the daily, timely housekeeping service to my room. I swam every day in the beautiful, outdoor swimming pool and went into the hot tub on the 6th floor.

I have stayed in this hotel multiple times. The rooms are on high floors with superb view of Shanghai, especially the night views are wonderful. But the rooms are dated. The staffs are not fantastic but they do what they do best. The breakfast restaurant is small when compared with other Marriott’s hotels. The food are not excellent too with limited choices.

Pro : This is one of the most fascinating high-end shopping malls with an exquisite and well-planned building design. The modern & magnificent design makes a building looks very distinctive. They have almost all luxurious & branded shops, 1 supermarket with top-notch entrances and a grand lobby. Easy access using metro stops at Xujiahui station. They have a nice cinema. Nice! The price? By looking at the bulding design, you will know who will be coming here and how the spend looks like. Do come during nighttime as you will see a very nice night view. Cons : No muslim halal restaurant

It's a prominent landmark in the Xujiahui area and is known for its luxury brands, dining options and convenient location.

Grand Gateway Shanghai (港汇广场) “Shanghai is always full of surprises, and today I discovered one of its gems 💎—Grand Gateway 66 in Xujiahui After walking through the futuristic glass atrium, I found myself surrounded by a mix of global luxury brands and cozy cafés—and resturants perfect for an lunch break between meetings. I went 5th floorI’m always curious about the food scene 🍴. Between elegant patisseries, cozy cafés, and Boat noodle this place is a playground for food lovers ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ วากิว พระราม 9 (หรือ “Wuagyu”) our lunch Wagyu A5 boat noodles with 3-4 generous slices of tender medium-rare beef, served in a rich, steaming broth. Paired with tasty side dishes, it truly felt like dining back home in Bangkok. I would like to recommend This restaurant No.538 (on 5th Floor), North Building, Grand Gateway 66 Shanghai 拉玛九和牛船面，犒赏品质味觉。 #ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือวากิว พระราม9 # Shanghai #boatnoodle #chefnittreeya #china

High end shopping mall with almost all the branded shops. If you want to buy originals, this is a recommended place to go. Prices are obviously expensive.

Luxury and trend fashion stores are all here. Chic Singapore, Vietnam, and Chinese restaurants are on 5th and 6th floor. Japanese ramen shop(Ippoudo) and yakiniku are also here.

one of the best place in shanghai to hangout

OG luxury shopping mall, received a major facelift few years ago. Again I am doing food only review here. Much like any other large shopping centers in the city, food court is located on the higher floor (I believe it’s either 4th or 5th). I stopped by a recently opened sandwich shop and decided to go with a carbless option.

Awesome Hotel with real 5 star experience. Has a good restaurant (Elements) offering good Chinese and Western cuisine. Located very close to the Oriental Pearl TV tower, and the Bund area. Staying here for the last 10days and the Kempinski hotel is providing the best possible services. Staff here are very friendly..

Solid 5-star value hotel. Although rooms are a bit dated, the space is really huge and I would highly recommend paying a bit extra or upgrading to the rooms with river view. The 24-hour gym is situated on the top floor and has nice views of the Oriental Pearl Tower. Didn't try the indoor pool out as it wasn't made clear that you'd need a swimming cap. This can be bought on the spot if needed. Breakfast for me is the star of the show for the hotel as they have an extensive buffet spread where you'll be spoilt for choice, plus a generous operating hours. The Chinese restaurant on the first floor is also highly recommended! Went twice and both times it was very quiet and the food was really delicious. The staff was very attentive as well.

This is a really fine hotel with great views of The Bund and only a quick metro ride away from the heart of Shanghai. I recieved amazingly attentive service from all the hotel staff. If your room includes lounge access then you are in for a real treat and it's not something they make a big deal of on their website. However, there is an a la carte breakfast (buffet downstairs gets pretty busy so having somewhere else to go is great), lunch (again a la carte. I recommend the quessadillas if you need a break) and late afternoon includes a great buffet, hot and cold foods plus alcohol options (see pictures). With such great views from my room, I actually found it difficult to leave the hotel.

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Our six-night stay at the Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai was absolutely amazing. From the fantastic service to the comfy rooms and stunning views, it really made our trip special. The concierge team was brilliant. Every morning, we would check in with them for advice on what to do for the day, and they were so helpful in organising transport for us. They made everything so easy and stress-free, which made exploring the city even more enjoyable. Our room was super spacious, with these huge floor-to-ceiling windows that looked out over the Bund, the Huangpu River, and the Oriental Pearl Tower. The view was incredible, and the room itself had this great mix of modern style and cosy comfort. It was the perfect spot to relax after a day of sightseeing. We started every morning with breakfast at the Elements Restaurant, and the food was fantastic. There was a great mix of Western and Asian dishes on offer, so there was something for everyone. It was a really nice way to kick off the day. We had booked an executive room, which gave us access to the Executive Club Lounge on the 28th floor. This spot was a total bonus – we enjoyed afternoon teas, evening cocktails, and a quiet place to chill or get a bit of work done. Plus, the views from up there were just breathtaking. The staff were really great too. We had a small issue during our stay, but it was sorted out super quickly by the hotel management. It was clear they really care about making sure their guests are happy. The hotel also has some shops on-site, which came in handy for picking up a few nice souvenirs without having to go far. Overall, the service at the hotel was friendly and super attentive – it really made a difference. One thing I’d say could be improved was the interaction with the “Ladies in Red,” who are sort of like the hotel ambassadors. They were always around and very professional, but their style felt a bit formal. It would have been nice if they’d felt a bit more approachable and personal. All up, the Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai was such a great place to stay. The service, the amazing room, and the location made it a trip to remember. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone heading to Shanghai and looking for a bit of luxury.

Stayed at Kempinski already several times before. I want to send a special thanks to Lady in Red Eva and concierge Sky and Kaikai. They did an outstanding job to help me getting my suitcase "repaired" at Rimowa shop while I had to attend a business meeting. You really made my day. Wheneber I'll be again in Shanghai, there is no other option than staying at Grand Kempinski again. Everything is just perfect.

We had great experience in the hotel. The services are great provided by nice employees. The location is great near by lots of attractions and sightseeing.

Excellent hotel in central location! Walking in it feels very ritzy and grand. The lobby is clean, spacious and next to a lounge/bar area. The staff were super friendly and efficient at check in. The checkout process was very fast too. The only snag was when I was leaving and trying to get my luggage. There was a big group checking in and no staff available at the concierge desk. Thankfully I wasn't in too much a rush and got my luggage eventually. Room was spacious and well-stocked with amenities including 2 bottles of water (cheaper kind were free, there was also Evian for like $7). The sound proofing was perfect. I didn't hear any noise from outside or neighbors. The hotel is right next to one of the exits from Zhongshan Park subway (I forgot the number but it's after a walk down an underground mall). Just go right and then right again after exiting the subway.

Excellent hotel and Great buffet dinner very inexpensive includes alcohol all you can drink. Comfortable beds upscale rooms much better pricing then foreign hotel brands. I highly recommend this hotel very close to the subway station Excellent cozy bar for a relaxing drink. Even a beautiful Chinese lady for conversation and entertainment.

The room was really nice and clean and the staff was very friendly. The location was good as it's right on Line 2 and next to the subway and across the street is a pretty busy park. Even though the subway entrance is next door, it's still a bit of a walk in the underground path to get to the subway. It's a pretty good place to stay for the price.

Nice and clean hotel. Great staff. Many eateries around and a huge park next door. Stayed in 2804 and it has a great view overlooking the park. Gym and pool looks nice but didn't get to use it due to the weather. If I go back to Shanghai, I would definitely stay there again.

A really nice hotel. Rooms are spacious and light. Breakfast is lacking somewhat if you want to mix your own muesli. Apart from that there is not much to complain about. A plus is the close location to a subway station.

Solid 4 stars. Good breakfast buffet. Good facilities. Good value. Still some rough edges though: 1) wait staff too eager to clear plates from table, 2) housekeeping knocking on the door at 9:30PM to turndown the bed, 3) requested for no smoking room but ended up on a floor that is heavy with stench of cigarette smoke, 4) not great noise proofing between the rooms, and 5) nice gym facility but is too dark. Location is good. With exception of peak hours, it is quite easy to get a taxi. Drawback is because of the layout of the driveway, you would have to walk down to the street side to hail a cab. This sucks if it is raining...

Excellent location. Connected to Zhongshan Park metro station for Line 2. Good restaurants within walking distance. A Lawsons 24hrs next door. McDonald's too. Rooms are not big but comfortable. Service is excellent and fast. English speaking concierge and staff. Prices are fair with all common amenities. No regrets at all.

This is a truest beautiful and luxurious hotel in a quaint and nice part of town. Plenty of amenities and walking distance to all the attractions on bund. Rooms are very nice and modern. My complaint is the service. We tried to check in at 11 AM and was told our room is not ready and to come back at 1 and it should be ready. We can me back at 2 to give them some extra time to have it ready and was told our actual room is not ready yet but we could get a lower floor room. Also sinks were clogged and kept filling up. I don’t think the service is up to par for a 5 star hotel.

Great location, clean and safe. Just a quick 5 min walk into the main tourist area on The Bund. Arguably the best view in the city on the roof top bar. The staff was great as well, i can't remember the skinny girls name who works at the bar up top but she provided great service.

This is not a 5 star hotel. Our room had coffee stains from previous guests and a ball of black hair on the carpet all week. The toilet clogged, as it did for others on our trip. Concierge often didn’t answer calls, and when we raised a taxi scam in real time, they showed no concern. The breakfast buffet had long lines, dirty tables, and frequently ran out of juice, jams, and cereal. This is a 3.5-star hotel at best. Location was good, and we appreciated the 3pm late checkout, but we won’t be back.

Disappointing visit, booked ahead nothing prepared, slow and week service in check in area, 2 sets of towels in 3 bed room. Payed more than booked up front. There are much better hotels in the area. Best was view and roof top bar

The night view from the hotel window is beautiful, but the service is poor. I arrived at the hotel at 4 PM, but I still couldn't check in because they were cleaning the room. Starting from the second day, my key card stopped working. I had to wait a long time to get a replacement key. The staff's service is slow and unfriendly.

Checked in on Chinese valentine day, super peak I guess, waited like 4 hours, only managed to get the room around 4pm, not a very pleasant experience, especially told off by the one of the reception staff, in a bit of frustrated tone, saying “ya, this is happening everyday, nothing we can do about it”, not a typical 5 stars hotel way of handling. Apart from that, hotel room view and breakfast is 5 stars. Choosing an off peak season to stay should be fine.

Terrible attitude. Get a 3 person room and still need to pay for a 3rd bed for a child. A 3 person room comes with 2 person bed 🤷🏼‍♂️ View is nice, rooms are big, but that's it. Nothing memorable. Hallway smells like smoke. Oh and it has the saddest indoor pool I've ever seen.

Very nice hotel with everything expected from a high star intercontinental, breakfasts are good and has a wide selection of Asian and European foods. 30 min walk to main shopping street and 8 mins walk to metro.

Overall, it was an amazing stay. First, the staff at check-in, in the ClubLounge, at breakfast, and in the gym were all very helpful and friendly. Second, the room was spacious, modern, and very comfortable. Third, the Club Lounge has a nice array of foods and drinks with very attentive staff. Four, the gym was quite large with a range of both strength and cardio equipment. Lastly, it was nicely located with many shops and restaurants nearby.

Rooms sizes are big. Specially if you get rooms like 1021,1121.... Breakfast have lot of options, so vegetarian can also have generous food in their morning. Shanghai railway station just 10 min walking away.

Beautiful hotel with very nice and helpful staff, and the food was good. First time in Shanghai and glad I chose this hotel as it’s very close to everything you might need. It’s just a bit frustrating when you deal with a staff doesn’t speak English,

Average experience in all terms. Would expect more, especially for a luxury property. During our stay it was impossible to book a buffet lunch. SPA and swimming pool need renovation.

It was a good hotel, but it needs more attention in terms of front desk and staff in general…

Excellent hotel with English speaking staff. Clean rooms, large footprint, gorgeous lobby.

We stayed at 34floor, it was clean and quiet room. My kid love the view. Front desk was very helpful manager upgraded our room type. Housekeeping service was phenomenal. Especially, Guo meirong housekeeping lady work on 34th floor was phenomenal. She help us clean the room

Great hotel for proximity and for the price to value ratio. The gym doesn’t look like what is advertised on booking platforms.

I would like to thank the staff for their great attentiveness and service, my friend and I had an incredible time here , from the rooms to the friendly staff and the beautiful reception it was a pleasure

I stayed at the Grand Trustel Purple Mountain for 1 night. the main thing I will remember is how friendly and helpful the staff has been ... from reception to restaurant and Concierge. it felt very nice! thank you for that. obviously there are small improvements possible as everywhere. Fixtures in the bathroom, cleanliness around the bathtub drain ... May be some English on the coffee machines. good location, near by shopping mall and Metro station of Line 2 within 5 min of walking.

It's located near the Century Avenue Station which connects several metro lines so it's convenient for tourists to get around. The king-sized bed is very comfy. I personally love the breakfast there. Delicious and a variety to chose from. In some rooms you can even see the Shanghai Tower.

I really don’t understand how this hotel gets such high ratings. Pool area: Very disappointing. To reach the pool, guests are directed through a small “kitchen” area where fruits and vegetables are being prepared — extremely unprofessional. Right next to the pool, there’s another corner where staff were grilling and cooking, filling the area with smoke and bad smells. The pool itself looked neglected: the edges were dirty, clearly not cleaned for a long time, and the small foot bath before entering the water had trash inside, including plastic and masks. This gave a very unhygienic and unpleasant impression, nothing like the photos advertised- photos attached. Gym & Spa: The gym is tiny and it was mainly used by outside groups for pilates and fitness classes, so it didn’t feel like it was really for hotel guests. Our reservation said “sauna included,” but in reality, using the sauna costs extra. Laundry: Very misleading. They advertise laundry room, but there are no machines for guests. It’s only a pay-per-piece laundry service, with an additional 50% surcharge per item — something I’ve never seen before. Breakfast: Food quality was just average, more like a 3-star hotel, nothing close to 5-star standards. What shocked me most was the service and atmosphere: staff were not welcoming at all, and I witnessed very rude behavior. One morning, a guest had her toast taken away by another customer right in front of everyone, and instead of helping, the staff laughed at her along with the other guest. That’s unacceptable anywhere, but especially in a hotel claiming to be “luxury.” Overall, the hotel felt dated, and the service was far from professional. Definitely not the 5-star experience it claims to be — I would not recommend staying here.

Very convenient location for this classic hotel. The rooms are spacious and the view (I was on the 41st floor) is amazing. A lot of eating options in the hotel as well. Did not take advantage of all the facilities, but there was a lot on offer.

The Shimao Riviera Garden (Shimao Binjiang) is a huge living compound around West Weifang Road in Shanghai Pudong, close to the Huangpu River. There are 7 buildings with approx. 55-65 floors and appartments of different sizes, but generally quite spacious. The compound was built around 2007, so first signs of age are getting obvious and repairs do not always keep up. There are many workers, guards and portiers around but the service can not compete with a similar international level. The compound is separated in 2 areas by Weifang road. Both parts have a clubhouse (gym, pool, tennis and soccer fields, sauna, ...). The northern part also has squash courts and the famous "Tropical Pool" with outdoor wave pool, beach, palm trees and bar. From many of the appartments (mainly above 30th floor) there is a nice view over the river or to the famous sky scrapers. Shanghai Tower is just 30-45 minutes walking distance away. There is a huge park with 7 different gardens around the buildings, e.g. the British Lawn, Japanese Garden, French Maze and German Swan Lake. The whole area is quite laid back and quiet. Around the compound there are several local and international supermarkets and other shops as well as restaurants etc. The river promenade is just a few meters away. Most people in Shimao Riviera Garden are Chinese, but there are also big groups of international expats. Every morning school buses from many international schools pick up children.

It's a nice place to live at, HOWEVER, the ongoing construction of the Shanghai Arc across the road makes this location unbearable, especially in building 8 .. it's 11:19 pm Saturday night and they r still working!! With a lot of noise of course

This is one of the best place to live in pudong. Club house, wave pool, swimming pool, badminton court, gym. ..all stars to shimao. Value for money.

The place where we live 🥰

I lived here for 2 years. Great experience.

The food here is good and it's within a residential estate.

I lived there for 3 years and i love it

I stay there 2 nights for a business / conference trip in November 2014. Great gym for workout. The pool is not a 50m size but remains ok for a workout.. Breakfast provide a large and well-diversified choice. Quiet place and standard room are OK. Night turns out at a cost of around 110 Euros for a standard single room.

This is one of the worst hotels I've ever stayed in. I thought I'd booked into a nice hotel since it's a sofitel, but the definition of luxury got lost in translation. This hotel is old and reeks of lame attempt at projecting "luxury". It's also more of a family hotel with guests bringing literally their whole family (the grandparents, the children, the ayis). Forget about luxury or romance; this is not the place to go.

It'd be average for a 4 star, definitely not 5 star. Breakfast buffet is adequate for a 4 star and disappointing for a 5 star. It's big and has a conference centre, those are the plus points. It's in the middle of nowhere, it's as far as the airport from the city but in the other direction. I definitely would not choose to stay here.

Good pool. Decent hotel. Good pool option in Shanghai.

Very low quality and the reception is not cooperative ( Laura Jin )

(Translated by Google) For families with young children living in Shanghai, the hotels they must visit at least once in the summer are the Pudong Kerry Hotel swimming pool and the Sofitel. If you stay on the first floor, you can dive into the pool right from the balcony, so the first floor was the most expensive. When we lived in Shanghai, there weren't any good places to eat near the hotel. Chinese people packed a bundle of food in an icebox... There must be a lot of places to eat now, right? (Original) 상하이 사는 어린애들 있는 가족은 여름에 꼭 한번 가보는 호텔이 푸동 케리호텔 수영장, 그리고 이 소피텔이라는.. 1층에 투숙하면 발코니에서 바로 수영장으로 다이빙 가능한곳이라 1층이 제일 비쌌어요. 우리가 상하이 살땐 호텔근처 호텔내부에 먹을만한곳이 마땅치 않았어요. 중국사람들은 아이스박스에 먹을거 한보따리 싸왔는데.. 지금은 먹을곳 많이 생겼겠죠?

(Translated by Google) Next to Yuehu Sculpture Park, you can see Sheshan Mountain from the beach. The scenery is unparalleled. It is suitable for taking children to play. The open-air swimming pool is also great~ (Original) 月湖雕塑公園隔壁，沙灘上可以看到佘山，風景無敵，適合帶小孩子玩，露天泳池也很贊~

The rooms were quite clean and nicely decorated. They had all of the modern amenities including a western style toilet. There were two choices for meals. You can prepare your own or you can eat at the main building. There was often a buffet that allowed you to pick what you wanted. It was also possible to order from their menu as well. There was somewhat of a language barrier as we did not speak any Chinese. They spoke enough English at the main desk to get along and were very friendly. They provided a guide who spoke fluent English and had many insights on tourist destinations. The guide arranged a driver to take us to Suzhou and Hangzhou as well as into Shanghai. The guide also was willing to come with us a couple of times and this was most helpful. There was a convenience store nearby with items for preparing your own meals – which seemed to be quite popular. We stayed there for a week over new-years (calendar) and the weather was usually frost at sunrise and it warmed up during the day to the teens C. They have a golf course and horses but I believe these are only available in the warm weather. The resort is on an island so there’s often the sound of boats on the river at night.

We stayed here through a timeshare exchange. The resort is peaceful and quiet, and the grounds are beautiful. We had a bungalow with a bedroom, spacious living room, dining room, nice bathroom off the master, and kitchen with a stove, sink and wine cooler that served as a mini fridge. It was very clean and well maintained. The staff is helpful, especially the guest services manager who made herself available by phone, text and in person to help us arrange car services and answered questions about getting around and local attractions. Not everyone speaks English but there was always someone who could help in every department we interacted with (restaurants, front desk, activities, housekeeping, etc). We mostly ate in our room or out during our day trips to Shanghai but we did enjoy the breakfast buffet several days. I believe it was about $40 for three people if I recall. There is a small bus that can be called to get anywhere around the resort (it was about 1/4 mile from our bungalow to the front desk/main building and about 1/2-3/4 mile in the other direction to the main entrance). There is a small grocery store in the main building for noodles, eggs and non-perishables. The resort is 1 1/2 hours from the city center. Booking car service through the resort into/from the city is about $80 each way. If you arrange taxi on your own, it's about $50 each way. We often took the local bus service (#3) to Zhujiaojio, where we then could take the train (#17) into the city. The bus originates right outside the resort entrance and is 1 Yen per person. It's a 40 minute ride to Zhujiaojio. You can't miss the stop for the train station. The train is 8Y each way per person to ride on three lines, which is typically what is needed to get to the key tourist destinations. The train trip takes 2-3 hours each way and the Zhujiaojio station closes at 11 p.m. The train system is easy to navigate because everything is translated in English. It gets very crowded as you near the city but hardly anyone is on at Zhujiajio because it's the second from the last stop on the line.

Spacious and mostly clean

(Translated by Google) The hardware shows some signs of age. Service is much better than expected (Original) 硬件略有歲月痕跡， 服務比想像中好非常多

(Translated by Google) Great place for vacation👏👏👏 (Original) 渡假的好地方👏👏👏

(Translated by Google) High-end consumption, better service (Original) 高檔消費，服務要更好

(Translated by Google) Elegant environment (Original) 環境優雅

Very good Korean spa, 98y for entry

Large Korean bath with restaurants, rest area, massage. Clean and well maintained. Opens 24 hours a day.

(Translated by Google) We used the underground spa facility in September 2024. I was brought here by a friend who lives in Shanghai. It was about 240 yuan for two people. I came here for the sauna, but the sauna was 99 degrees Celsius and very humid, and the water bath was 5 degrees Celsius. It felt really, really good. The coldness of the water bath was impressive. I don't think there are many sauna facilities in my home country, Japan, where you can experience the same water temperature. 💧 No need to bring your own towel. You can use an unlimited number of sheets. There is no charge for towel rental, it is included in the price. It is a Korean-style, high-class facility with a luxurious feel. Traveling is fun, but I think it can be a little tiring. However, I am glad that I was able to fully recover from my fatigue and return to my normal life. ♨️ (Original) 2024年9月に地下のスパ施設を利用しました。上海に住んでいる友人に連れて来てもらいました。 2人で240元ほどでした。サウナ目的で訪れたのですが、サウナは99℃で湿気もおおいにあることに加えて、水風呂は5℃でした。 本当に本当に気持ちよかったです。水風呂の冷たさは印象的でした。同じ水温を味わえるサウナ施設もなかなか私の母国の日本にないと思います。💧 タオルを持参する必要はありません。枚数無制限で使用することができます。タオルのレンタル代などはなく、料金に含まれています。 韓国式で高級路線で高級感のある施設です。 旅行は楽しいけれども疲れが少し溜まるものかとも思います。しかしここでしっかり疲労を回復して帰国でき日常に戻ることができてよかったです。♨️

(Translated by Google) Awesome place. A must visit and best for the whole day. (Original) Офигенное место. Обязательно к посещению и лучше на весь день.

Not clean

The club house of a private residential estate. It is equipped with most of the sports facilities you can imagine. There are two swimming pool, one outdoor and one indoor. The gym is really good

Not a member. I'm a citizen living in the neighborhood. They constructed an open-air swimming pool this year, wonder if they have ever consulted the local community management and the residents around. So normally, it's very loud with kids playing in the pool. And today July 17th, they held an open-air party with music playing out loud. I reported via the hotline, the reception told it would end at 7:30, while it actually lasted till 9pm. It's located in the center of Shanghai. As you can see in the pictures on their official website, old residence buildings around and a few tall apartment buildings in the compound where the club is, underground actually, next to the parking lot. I visited the cafe there once. There's enough water parks, clubs, resorts for you to have fun in Shanghai. Really don't need this small one for a few of your limited members' convenience and deprive others' rights. They would not approve my comments on their wechat account apparently, which would be seen by their members or potential members who follow it.

could had been better