North Bund Shanghai, China
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGRiverside stateroom sanctuary
Arrival begins with sit-down check-in beside a ten-foot magnolia lacquer painting, set where Suzhou Creek meets the Huangpu River.
What it’s good at
Notable
Interiors feature a ten-foot handcrafted magnolia lacquer painting, cascading acrylic blooms, and stateroom-inspired furnishings with river views.
Notable
Personalized sit-down check-in, complimentary in-room minibars, and deep soaking tubs set against unobstructed Huangpu River views.
Listed
Unobstructed waterfront views look across Waibaidu Bridge toward the historic Bund embankment and Pudong towers.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Architect Joe Cheng's redesign builds the whole property around Shanghai's official flower, the magnolia, from blossom motifs worked into the public spaces to a floating crystal centerpiece in the lobby.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Located beside the iron spans of Waibaidu Bridge, the North Bund address offers direct views across to Lujiazui and the historic promenade.
The rooms
Stateroom-inspired layouts position beds and deep soaking tubs toward floor-to-ceiling glass, opening onto private balconies over the water.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and gym
Fluted columns and suspended moss globes flank the indoor lap pool, set beside a 24-hour fitness center.
Restaurant
Jin Lin
Chinese dishes are served beneath a canopy of suspended floral blooms, beside a circular bar facing Pudong.
Restaurant
Harmonia
Tables and indoor banquettes open onto an outdoor riverside terrace looking across the Huangpu River to the skyline.
How it began

Built on the site of the 1984 Seagull Hotel, the property preserves its original white stone spiral staircase and vintage grand piano.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.