North Bund Shanghai, China
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social LuxeOutside the door
The house
MarriottNeon riverfront spectacle
Neon installations evoking Shanghai alleyways set the tone for a high-energy riverfront retreat soundtracked by nightly DJ sets in the lobby lounge.
“Global firm G.A Design and Melbourne-based Fabio Ongarato Design have cannily created a sense of place without slipping into obvious clichés.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Vertical neon installations evoke Shanghai alleyways, complemented by metallic brickwork motifs and playful dumpling-shaped bed pillows.
Notable
Skyline daybeds along the open-air WET Deck pair with nightly DJ sets and sage-smoked cocktails at WOOBAR.
Listed
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame panoramic Huangpu River views alongside deep-soaking bathtubs and custom plush daybeds.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Review
Condé Nast Traveler
2017
Also in Wallpaper*.
The red and white neon signs surrounding the glass-clad lifts to the lobby feel clubby and fun.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along the North Bund waterfront in Hongkou, the property sits a short stroll from riverside promenades gazing directly across to Lujiazui.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling glass frames panoramic Huangpu River views, accented by glossy red surfaces, deep-soaking bathtubs, and playful soup-dumpling pillows on every bed.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor pool gazes across at the Pudong skyline, and an indoor heated lap pool rests beneath an orange skylight.
The spa
Treatment suites look toward the Oriental Pearl Tower. Thermal facilities include saunas, steam rooms, and whirlpool baths.
The gym
Red acrylic dividers line the fitness centre, where treadmills and stationary bikes look out across the city.
At the table
Modern Cantonese dishes at YEN join open-air drinks on the WET Deck and herbal cocktails at Liquid.
How it began
Designed by SOM, the curved 2017 tower draws inspiration from Shanghai's historic Hai Pai culture and traditional lane housing.
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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.