Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
Waitan, Huangpu, Shanghai
“Bund heritage grandeur”
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Vibe
A century-old triangular birdcage elevator and Italian marble columns welcome you into a faithfully preserved 1911 neoclassical riverfront landmark.
“Bund heritage grandeur”
Preserved 1911 Shanghai Club shell with Italian marble columns and a functioning century-old birdcage elevator.
Dedicated butler service, plush heritage suites with clawfoot soaking tubs, and refined tasting menus at Ling Long.
The storied 34-meter mahogany Long Bar counter, restored from archival photos for evening jazz and cocktails.
On the historic Bund promenade along the Huangpu River, steps from Nanjing Road.
Rooms
Heritage suites feature canopy beds and clawfoot tubs, while modern tower rooms frame sweeping views of the Huangpu River skyline.
Wellness
An indoor heated pool is flanked by loungers, alongside a quiet spa featuring private suites and Roman-inspired bath facilities.
Backstory
Built in 1911 as the exclusive Shanghai Club, the historic building once housed a seamen's club and Shanghai's very first KFC.
Eat & drink
Sip cocktails alongside the restored 34-meter mahogany Long Bar, or book modern Chinese tasting menus at Michelin-starred Ling Long.
The neighborhood
Set directly on the historic Bund promenade, the riverfront walkway and Nanjing Road's buzzing shopping district sit just outside.
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