*The only new building constructed on the Bund since the 1930s, and it shows from the lobby.*

The Peninsula Shanghai

★9.4

From

462.778 €

“Indoor pool on the top floor with view over the Huangpu river and the towers of Pudong.”

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The Peninsula Shanghai closes off the northern perspective of the Bund, the only new building authorised on this historic bank for nearly a century. The Art déco granite grey façade takes up the codes of the neighbouring colonial banks, massive columns and vertical proportions. Inside, the lobby plays on generous ceiling heights, light marble and dark wood panelling, without ever falling into pastiche. The rooms, among the largest in Shanghai with an average of 50 m², look either onto the river and the towers of Pudong, or the old city, the gap in prestige between the two views is clear. Count on 462,78 € per night for the entry-level, a rate that remains in the upper average of the Bund rather than at the top. The service, rated 9.4/10 on 613 reviews, confirms a palace rigour more than a particular warmth. Ideal for an exceptional night, less thought out for a long daily stay 😌.

Who is it for?

Who we recommend it to

We recommend this address to travellers who want the Bund without compromise on space or view, couples on honeymoon or executives on long business trips. It is a hotel for those who appreciate Shanghai's architectural history as much as contemporary comfort, more poised than festive. Families are welcomed thanks to facilities for disabled guests and the space in the rooms, but the overall atmosphere remains hushed and adult.

The building

Architecture and interiors

The hotel occupies a building constructed in 2009, the only new structure tolerated on the historic Bund since the 1930s. The grey granite façade adopts the Art déco vocabulary of the banks and shipping companies that line the avenue. Inside, marked ceiling heights, marble and dark wood panelling create a sober rather than ostentatious décor. The rooms, spacious by local standards, retain this clean architectural line in the furnishings.

At the table

Restaurants, bar, service

Sir Elly's, on the rooftop, opens onto the river and serves Western cuisine with the view of Pudong as the main draw. Yi Long Court offers a more classic Cantonese table, focused on dim sum and seafood. The Lobby and the Compass Bar cover afternoon tea and evening cocktails. No confirmed Michelin star in the available data, the table remains correct without being the number-one argument for the stay.

Highlights

Only new building constructed on the Bund since the 1930s
Indoor pool on the top floor with view over Huangpu and Pudong
Rooms among the largest in Shanghai, about 50 m² on average
Spa and wellness centre on several levels
Free private parking, rare for a palace right on the Bund

Location & access

Where the hotel sits in Shanghai

The Peninsula Shanghai stands at the northern end of the Bund, No. 32 The Bund, on Zhongshan Dong Yi Road. Nanjing Road pedestrian and its shops begin a few minutes' walk away, the former French concession a little further. East Nanjing Road metro station serves the area, Pudong airport remains about 45 minutes depending on traffic. The sector, very touristy during the day, calms noticeably after nightfall on the river side.

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