China

W Shanghai - The Bund is a stylish five-star hotel near the Bund known for attentive, personalized service and striking views toward Lujiazui. Guests repeatedly praise the breakfast, rooftop/room vistas and friendly staff — though some warn that not all "Bund view" rooms offer the dramatic panorama shown in photos.

Shangri‑La Chengdu is a long-standing five-star hotel on the riverfront facing Anshun/Anshun Bridge, praised for attentive staff, extensive facilities (pool, gym, tennis) and a generous breakfast buffet. Reviewers consistently praise the river/bridge night views and helpful front-desk staff, though many note the rooms and carpets feel dated and occasional cigarette smell on non-smoking floors.

Housed in a 1929 Art Deco landmark on Nanjing Road, the Fairmont Peace Hotel on the Bund blends vintage glamour with modern Fairmont comforts. Guests consistently praise the exceptional, attentive staff, the historic lobby and the nightly Old Jazz Band — all complemented by a superb Bund location and sweeping Pudong views.

Located right on the Bund, the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai blends a restored century-old wing with a modern tower to offer spacious, marble-accented rooms, strong concierge service and memorable river views. Guests repeatedly praise the concierge team (Aaron, Coco, Tom and others) and the hotel's elegant public spaces; however, some reviewers note occasional front-desk lapses, aging infrastructure and noisy nights near mechanical equipment.

Serviced apartments directly above Raffles City mall and Dongzhimen metro, popular with families and business travelers for roomy units with kitchens and washers. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff, convenient subway access and a well-kept pool and gym, while a minority mention ageing fixtures and occasional cleaning issues.

Park Hyatt Shanghai occupies the upper floors of the Shanghai World Financial Center and is famed for sky-high Bund and river views, a striking infinity pool and refined, wood-accented interiors. Guests consistently praise the vistas, spacious suites and attentive concierge team, though many reviewers note dated room finishes and occasional lapses at check-in or breakfast service.