ZHotel The Somekh Building

This hotel is super close to the Bund; it's a leisurely 7-8 minute stroll to the observation deck. You can reach the Fairmont Peace Hotel and Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street in just a few minutes, and it's less than a 10-minute walk to the Nanjing East Road Metro Station (Lines 2 and 10), so the location is excellent. The hotel is housed in an old building from 1918, and it attracts a lot of visitors, especially for photos on the 2nd-floor restaurant balcony – if you're not staying here, you need to make a purchase to enter. We stayed during Chinese New Year and booked two rooms with terraces on the 6th floor. The difference between the 5th and 6th-floor terraces is their size; the 5th floor has larger ones, but I think the view from the 6th floor is better. Room 616 offers views of the Oriental Pearl Tower and the 'three giants' skyscrapers, so you can enjoy the night view without leaving your room. The only downside was the breakfast – it was a bit bland and the selection was limited. The menu didn't change at all during our three-day stay, so we opted to eat out on the third day. The room size isn't huge, and the glass bathroom is semi-transparent, which is something to consider if you're particular about privacy. The bedding was quite comfortable, with Atour's signature pillows. The sink was very small, and its sloped design made water splash out easily. The bathroom isn't big and there's no space to hang clothes.

Every summer and winter holiday, I bring my kids to Shanghai for a couple of days. This time, we stayed at the Shamei Building, which is very close to Nanjing East Road Metro Station, making it super convenient for getting around. In the morning, room service brought breakfast to our room and even offered more if we wanted (bread, fruit, drinks, etc.). Having breakfast on the terrace, even on a cloudy and slightly rainy day, was a unique and delightful experience. The front desk staff were also very welcoming and efficient during both check-in and check-out.

Great location! Our corner balcony offered a view of the Oriental Pearl Tower, and it was super close to Nanjing Road and the Bund. Perfect for a romantic getaway or a family trip.

Everything was good, but the bed was too soft for my liking, so I didn't sleep well. The service, however, was excellent!

Came here for Chinese New Year, and this is truly the best spot on the Bund. It's really close to both the pedestrian street and the Bund itself, and the views are absolutely fantastic! 👍 The room might be a bit small, but it's clean, comfortable, and the soundproofing is surprisingly excellent.

The room was clean and tidy with a great view. From the small balcony, you could see the "three-piece set" (referring to the three iconic skyscrapers in Lujiazui) in the distance. It was very comfortable to sit on the balcony when the sun was out, and you could even have breakfast there. At night, the view of the city lights was beautiful. The hotel's location is super convenient, with direct access to Pudong and Hongqiao airports via Metro Line 2. It's just a few minutes' walk to the Bund and Nanjing Road, and only one stop away from Lujiazui. Overall, a great stay.