Hotels in Shanghai

"The room was very clean, the service was excellent, and the breakfast was delicious. The pool was a bit small, but wow, the building is incredibly tall! A special shout-out to the turndown service, which replenished plenty of water (the room felt a little dry, so staying hydrated was key!) and cleared the trash. From the bathtub in my Magnolia room, I had views of Qiantan, Expo Park, Lupu Bridge, and Nanpu Bridge. From the desk, I could see Yaohan, Century Park (I believe), and beyond that, two extremely tall buildings (does anyone know what they are?). To see the Oriental Pearl Tower and the iconic 'Three-Piece Suit' skyscrapers, you needed to go to the 101st-floor lobby. At night, I also enjoyed a complete and magnificent panorama of the Bund and Yu Garden. The views from the 84th and 85th floors were excellent as well. Minibar beer and soft drinks were complimentary. However, snacks, chocolates, spirits, and wine were chargeable. The welcome fruit was a bit sparse – I actually had to use a Ctrip point to get it. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience. It motivates me to work hard, show my kids more of the world, and treat myself to such rewards again."

"Very helpful and friendly doormen who welcomed us everytime we stepped in and helped with our luggages etc. Cleaning lady was honest— we (deliberately) left behind a powerbank that is spoilt and she returned it to the luggage collection counter. Central location near Nanjing Road where there are plenty of shopping and food options."

"Had a great stay for 3 nights. Room was spacious and quiet. Though the furnishings were pretty outdated but housekeeping service was tip top & efficient. Only concern was the bath tube which don't come with assisted handles which may pose high risk for the elderly. Next, there seemed to be quite relaxed on the security because you don't need a room card to access to your lift floor and anybody can just walked into the gym to use its facilities. The buffet breakfast was okay seemed like they focus more on western dishes which tasted better than the chinese dishes which to me as a Chinese the chinese dishes don't looked so appealing. The location was good next to a small mall with restaurants and supermarket. Overall i had a great stay & would recommend others to try this hotel."

"We had such a wonderful stay! The hotel is perfectly located in the middle of the city, very close to the subway. You can easily acces every major attraction without the need to take a taxi or to switch the subway too much. Highly recommend. On top of everything we got such a nice room with an incredible view on 26th floor. We have to thank Oliver from the reception for giving us such a nice room."

"The hotel itself is a historic building, with the breakfast cafe being particularly beautiful. Our room overlooked the Shanghai city skyline, offering good privacy and a nice view. The room size was a bit on the smaller side. While some facilities were slightly dated, they were very well-maintained. The bathroom had excellent water pressure, which made for a really comfortable shower. The hotel breakfast was excellent and highly recommended!"

"I simply *must* give the hotel facilities a perfect score! From the moment we checked in, we were greeted with warm smiles. The staff patiently answered all our questions and even proactively selected a great room for us, demonstrating incredible attention to detail. The hotel's amenities are fantastic. Our room was spotless and spacious, the bedding was wonderfully comfortable, the bathroom facilities were modern, and the public areas boasted a stylish design. We had such a comfortable and pleasant stay that I'll definitely be back. Highly, highly recommend! A big thank you to Sharon from Guest Relations for her follow-up, which made our experience truly perfect."

"The 25th-floor lobby was impressive with powerful air conditioning. However, a faint sour odor lingered in the air. The elevators to the upper floors were very smooth but lacked air conditioning. Breakfast on the 26th floor was split into Chinese and Western sections. The food stations were quite spread out. The Western section had good AC, but the Chinese section was uncomfortably hot due to insufficient cooling. We stayed in room 4901. The view was excellent, but the bedding was very ordinary, and there was noticeable dust. The main issues were: 1. The air conditioner was incredibly noisy. 2. Its cooling performance was completely inadequate. I'm unsure if this was due to a fixed thermostat setting or a system restriction, but I woke up twice during the night because of the heat. (We called maintenance around 2 AM, and after some adjustment, it was slightly better... A fan was requested and delivered around 3 AM). This is how my child and I ended up enduring a noisy and hot stay in what's supposedly a five-star hotel. Regarding service, despite making several calls during the night, there was no follow-up from staff whatsoever. This lack of proactivity and communication feels quite outdated in today's hospitality industry, indicating a clear lack of handover between shifts."

"Very cool designed hotel and love the design and indeed the stunning view of the Bund from the room. Had a long time deciding which hotel for bund views and definitely made a right choice! The breakfast was amazing- so many choices! Good quality. And the bar outside - wow again - great place to chill at night with the view. Also had dinner at Yen restaurant in the hotel - service is excellent and food is delicious. Happy that I could also order a cool cocktail collaboration they had with another cool place in Shanghai. Anyway shows W’s commitment to good design and lifestyle. Location of the hotel is great - short easy walk to the Bund and in the lovely - more chill neighbourhood of HongKou. Just next to mall with everything. Great stay! And yes love the very cute XLB and chopsticks plush in the room. Couldn’t stop admiring them :)"

"I stayed in a Deluxe City View King Room for three days. As I was quite tired from traveling, I mostly explored the area around Nanjing Road and the Bund, and consequently spent a good amount of time experiencing the hotel itself. **Peace Hotel Historical and Cultural Tour:** I personally love hotels with a sense of history and age, so I really enjoyed this tour. The guide was excellent, not only explaining things within the museum but also taking us to other famous spots. For instance, Picture 7 shows the revolving door at the Jasmine Lounge (where the breakfast buffet is served), which is the iconic door from *Blossoms Shanghai* that Mr. Bao used. For an additional 88 RMB, you can visit the old elevator (Picture 8) and the 11th-floor rooftop terrace (Pictures 9 and 10). I think fans of *Blossoms Shanghai* would find this very interesting, as it's the same terrace used by Mr. Bao and Miss Wang. My only regret is that you can only look at the old elevator; it would have been wonderful to experience a ride on it, even just for one floor. Picture 2 shows an old piano in the Jasmine Lounge, where the breakfast buffet is served. Pictures 3, 4, and 5 show the classic jazz band performance. I asked a staff member, and they mentioned that the band members on the screen are from an earlier generation, different from the current group. The performance was excellent, especially the lead saxophonist. Later, a female vocalist also sang. The entire performance lasted quite a while, from 7 PM to past 11 PM. Unfortunately, I was short on time and only listened for about an hour before leaving. There's a minimum spend of 418 RMB per person, which can be offset by ordering drinks, snacks, fruit platters, etc. Picture 6 shows the beautiful ceiling above the Peace Dove statue in the lobby. The last two photos, surprisingly, capture the most delightful aspect of my stay: the Le Labo Santal 33 soap and Rose 31 bath amenities. Initially, I just used them casually and found them wonderfully fragrant. Later, I discovered the hotel had a Le Labo boutique, and after browsing and learning more about the brand, I returned to my room to fully appreciate the scents. Bathing in the tub that evening, using the complete Rose 31 range – shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and body lotion – was an unparalleled indulgence. Before checking out, I even went to the shop and bought the Shanghai-exclusive perfume. The rooms are replenished daily with the Santal 33 soap and Rose 31 products, and you can even take them home as a souvenir when you leave. All the staff members were also very friendly and provided excellent service. The only minor drawback was the dining. During my stay, I tried breakfast at the Jasmine Lounge, Victor's restaurant, and some snacks at the Jazz Bar, but the quality across the board was quite ordinary. It wasn't bad, per se, but it didn't feel up to the standard of a grand hotel; nothing truly impressed me. Especially since we had stayed at the Hangzhou State Guesthouse just before this, where the culinary standards were exceptionally high, I couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed at the Peace Hotel. I hope they can elevate their dining quality rather than just relying on the ambiance."

"This place was okay, I would not book here again. It is definitely in a good spot right downstairs is Nanjing road so you have alot of shopping and food halls right outside your room. Staff is super friendly and very helpful especially the cleaning staff. Made sure we got water atleast once a day and would ask us if we need new towels if they saw us. Depending on where they put you, you may end up having to take a pretty far walk to your hotel room. You’ll need to take an elevator up to the main lobby and depending on the room you will need to take another elevator up. But if you are on an floor higher then 6 be prepared to hike to your room most inconvenient part of the stay to be honest. The room also has an AC, Heater option you can set which is very handy and a window that can open partially. The room was overall nice and clean but the compliments stop there, as the room is way to dim especially the bathroom cant really see much in there and it is also very tiny you can barely move in there. You literally cannot close the door if you’re standing at the sink or sitting on the toilet. The shower drain also has a bad smell like sewer pipes that come up when youre using the shower and it takes awhile for it to go away. The shower pressure was okay until my 3rd day there and when I showered the water pressure was non existent and limp even tho the water is being poured on my body the pressure was so low it didnt even feel like anything was hitting me. At one point the pressure dropped to 0 and it was trickling out the shower head. The next morning though it was back to normal so not sure what happened. The shower area also floods the bathrooms as we had 3 rooms and all rooms had some form of flooding post shower. And 1 was really bad. Which we complained about and they gave us another room.   They also had a laundry room with 3 small washers and 3 small dryers not ment for bulk washing, and also free detergent. The washer was good but the dryer… unless you are ready to hang dry your clothes do not wash your clothes here as we ran the clothes in the dryer for 2-3 hrs and the clothes were still damp. And when we asked the staff they told us the dryer only dries enough for it to stay damp and you will need to air dry the rest which is ridiculous. Why have a dryer when it doesn’t do what it’s meant to do? Make it make sense. Overall besides location and friendly staff there is definitely better locations to choose from. I would not stay here again."