The Peninsula Shanghai
The Bund, Shanghai · The Peninsula
The Peninsula Shanghai review: 235 rooms in The Bund, Shanghai, 2 Michelin Keys. Our score: 9.0/10, from published facts.
- Our score
- 9.0 /10
- Rooms
- 235
- Entry room
- 54 m²
- Michelin Keys
- 2
Our verdict
The Peninsula Shanghai
No. 39.0 out of 10
The Peninsula Shanghai scores 9.0/10 in our ranking of Shanghai, carried by its pool and spa.
Scores by criterion
- Distinctions
- 9.7 / 10
- Rooms
- 7.9 / 10
- Restaurants
- 8.3 / 10
- Pool and spa
- 10.0 / 10
Strengths
- +The Palace Suite (306 sqm) has a 1,098 sqm wraparound terrace, which the hotel says is the largest on the Bund
- +Described by the hotel as the first hotel built on the Bund in over 70 years
- +Restored 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom in the house-car fleet
- +Azimut 47 private yacht for river excursions
Limits
- –Entry Deluxe and Deluxe Garden rooms face the city or garden; river views start at the Deluxe River Room category
- –Pool is indoor only
| Neighbourhood | The Bund |
|---|---|
| Address | No. 32 The Bund, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200002, China |
| Run by | The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited |
| Opened | 2009 |
| Last renovated | not published |
| Rooms | 235 |
| Suites | 44 |
| Entry room | 54 m² |
| Largest suite | 400 m² |
| Architect / designer | not published |
| Building | 15-storey building at the north end of the Bund, part of a complex with luxury residences, gardens, The Peninsula Arcade and No. 1 Waitanyuan (former British Consulate); Sir Elly's on 13/F and Sir Elly's Terrace on 14/F |
| Views | Huangpu River, the Bund and Pudong skyline (river categories); city or garden (Deluxe and Garden categories) |
| Restaurants | Yi Long Court (1 Michelin star), Sir Elly's Restaurant, The Lobby |
| Bars | Sir Elly's Terrace: rooftop cocktail bar (14/F), The Compass Bar: cocktails, maritime memorabilia |
| Spa | The Peninsula Spa, 7 treatment rooms |
| Pool | Indoor, 25 m |
| Michelin Keys | 2 Keys (2026 selection) |
| Forbes Travel Guide | Five-Star (2026) |
| World’s 50 Best Hotels | No. 99 (2026) |
| Airport (straight line) | PVG 32 km, SHA 15 km |
| Metro | not published |
| Check-in / check-out | from 14:00 / until 12:00 |
| Former name | not published |
Frequently asked questions
How many rooms does The Peninsula Shanghai have?
The Peninsula Shanghai has 235 rooms, including 44 suites. The entry category measures 54 m².
Does The Peninsula Shanghai have a pool and a spa?
The Peninsula Shanghai has an indoor pool and a spa (The Peninsula Spa), according to the hotel.
How many Michelin Keys does The Peninsula Shanghai have?
The Peninsula Shanghai holds 2 Michelin Keys in the 2026 selection of the Michelin Guide.
How far is The Peninsula Shanghai from the airport?
The Peninsula Shanghai is about 32 km from PVG airport, around 45 minutes by road.
Who runs The Peninsula Shanghai?
The Peninsula Shanghai is run by The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited.
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Sources
- peninsula.com: 5 star luxury hotel bund (opens in a new tab)
- peninsula.com: luxury hotel room suite types (opens in a new tab)
- zh.wikipedia.org: %E4%B8%8A%E6%B5%B7%E5%8D%8A%E5%B2%9B%E9%85%92%E5%BA%97 (opens in a new tab)
- peninsula.com: psh fact sheet gold 04fhr.pdf (opens in a new tab)
- peninsula.com: the peninsula suite (opens in a new tab)
- peninsula.com: hotel fine dining (opens in a new tab)
- peninsula.com: sir ellys terrace (opens in a new tab)
- peninsula.com: the indoor pool (opens in a new tab)
- guide.michelin.com: the peninsula shanghai (opens in a new tab)
- forbestravelguide.com: the peninsula shanghai (opens in a new tab)
- hospitalitynet.org: the worlds 50 best hotels 2026 announces the extended 51 100 list (opens in a new tab)
- peninsula.com: luxury hotel spa (opens in a new tab)