Qiantan Shanghai, China
Opened
2025
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
HiltonArt Deco riverfront showpiece
A glass-walled conservatory lounge, layered Italian marble, and a moving celestial clock anchor the luminous riverside ground floor.
“Instead of a cavernous lobby, a sequence of layered spaces unfolds within pristine, pearlescent interiors by Hong Kong-based Cheng Chung Design.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Kohn Pedersen Fox cruise-liner architecture pairs with Cheng Chung Design pearlescent Art Deco interiors and gilded celestial clock installations.
Notable
Riverfront rooms feature freestanding marble tubs, Aesop bath amenities, Dyson dryers, and dedicated butler service in specialty suites.
Notable
Silver-foiled Peacock Alley draws daytime crowds for bespoke tea rituals, Mont Blanc pastries, and evening botanical cocktails.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
UK Hot List
Condé Nast Traveler
2026
occupies an eye-catching contemporary building on the banks of the Huangpu River, and inside it blends a dizzying array of aesthetic influences…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Directly fronting Youcheng Park and the river promenade, the hotel sits a 15-minute walk from the open-air retail at Qiantan Taikoo Li.
The rooms
Folding wood screens open marble bathrooms to water views, while wide private balconies look out across the Huangpu River.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa
Four private suites host restorative bodywork, and the spa includes steam rooms and hydrothermal facilities.
At the table
Fu Cheng serves refined Fujian cuisine beside an outdoor riverfront terrace, and ARAME plates seafood brasserie classics downstairs.
How it began
The nine-story terraced structure was designed to resemble a streamlined ocean liner gliding along the banks of the Huangpu River.
Good to know
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Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan
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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.