The Bund Shanghai, China
Opened
2010
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
HiltonRestored Bund landmark
A working century-old birdcage elevator and original cracked marble floors welcome you inside this restored 1911 waterfront landmark.
“the old building, now called the Waldorf Astoria Club, has a jaw-dropping 110-foot-long bar with Bund views.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Personalized service pairs with an eight-option pillow menu, deep soaking tubs, and mirror-embedded televisions in every bathroom.
Remarkable
A restored 1911 British gentlemen's club on the Bund features an operational century-old birdcage elevator and marble columns.
Notable
Evenings at the reconstructed 110-foot Long Bar bring live jazz sessions, fresh oysters, and classic cocktails.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai was a contender for the city’s best hotel from the moment it opened its doors, for there was a lot behind those doors: a soaring main hall awash in white marble
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set directly along the Bund promenade, the riverfront address puts historic colonial architecture and scenic Huangpu walkways at your doorstep.
The rooms
Heritage suites feature canopy beds and clawfoot tubs, while contemporary tower rooms look across the Huangpu River to the skyline.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa
Private treatment suites blend traditional Chinese techniques with modern therapies, each equipped with an en-suite steam room and rain shower.
Long Bar
A faithful reproduction of the 1910s Shanghai Club counter pours signature Shanghai Bucks along a sweeping mahogany bar.
The rooms similarly meld old and new with old-fashioned glass candy jars… while the marble bathrooms come with televisions built into the mirrors and electronic Toto toilets loaded with buttons.
At the table
Cantonese dishes fill the tables at Wai King Kok, and Grand Brasserie serves breakfast beneath soaring fluted columns.
How it began
Opened in 1911 as the exclusive Shanghai Club, the neoclassical riverfront building was once the legendary gathering place for the city elite.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.