Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund
Shanghai, China
Hongkou
Vibe
Quiet days along the North Bund waterfront give way to evening cocktails overlooking the illuminated towers of Lujiazui.
“Waterfront wellness oasis”
A dedicated three-floor spa offers Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies, steam rooms, and an indoor heated lap pool.
Open-air rooftop terrace TALES serves cocktails and tapas against 180-degree river vistas alongside evening DJ sets.
Guest accommodations feature house chocolates, heated toilet seats, evening turndown, and deep round soaking tubs overlooking the river.
On the North Bund waterfront along the Huangpu River, looking across to Lujiazui.
“this sophisticated hotel offers a front-row view of Shanghai’s architectural wonders, including the Oriental Pearl Tower.”
Rooms
Oversized round soaking tubs sit beside expansive windows, while select sanctuary suites add private indoor dipping pools facing the Huangpu River.
Wellness
A three-floor spa delivers therapies rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, complemented by an indoor heated lap pool, saunas, and steam rooms.
Backstory
Opening in 2012 along the North Bund, the property marked the resort brand's first venture into an urban setting.
Eat & drink
Open-air rooftop bar TALES pours cocktails against panoramic skyline views, while Prince Kitchen serves refined Cantonese cuisine and dim sum.
The neighborhood
Set on the quieter North Bund riverfront in Hongkou, the promenade outside looks directly across the water to Pudong.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.