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Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund

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Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund review: 257 rooms in The Bund, Shanghai, 1 Michelin Key. Our score: 6.8/10, from published facts.

Our score
6.8 /10
Rooms
257
Michelin Keys
1
Opened
2010

Our verdict

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund

No. 14

6.8 out of 10

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund scores 6.8/10 in our ranking of Shanghai, carried by its pool and spa. Its weakest criterion: its entry rooms are smaller than at the leaders.

Scores by criterion
Distinctions
7.3 / 10
Rooms
5.5 / 10
Restaurants
5.5 / 10
Pool and spa
9.0 / 10

Strengths

  • Long Bar: 34 m raw mahogany bar, once billed as 'The Longest Bar in the Far East', restored for the 2010 opening
  • Housed in the Shanghai Club, the British men's club opened on the Bund in January 1911
  • The Long Bar introduced the Shanghai Buck cocktail in 1911 and reintroduced it in 2025
  • Shanghai's first KFC operated in the building

Limits

    Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund: the facts
    NeighbourhoodThe Bund
    AddressNo. 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200002, China
    Run byHilton
    Opened2010
    Last renovatednot published
    Rooms257
    Suitesnot published
    Entry roomnot published
    Largest suitenot published
    Architect / designerH. Tarrant, completed by A. G. Bray (1911 Shanghai Club Building)
    BuildingRestored 1911 Shanghai Club Building (six storeys, white marble neoclassical; 20 suites) on the Bund plus a modern tower behind it
    Viewsnot published
    RestaurantsPelham's, Wei Jing Ge, Grand Brasserie, Peacock Alley
    BarsLong Bar: 34 m mahogany bar
    SpaWaldorf Astoria Spa Shanghai
    PoolIndoor
    Michelin Keys1 Key (2026 selection)
    Forbes Travel GuideFour-Star (2026)
    World’s 50 Best Hotelsnot published
    Airport (straight line)PVG 32 km, SHA 15 km
    Metronot published
    Check-in / check-outfrom 15:00 / until 12:00
    Former namenot published

    Frequently asked questions

    How many rooms does Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund have?

    Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund has 257 rooms.

    Does Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund have a pool and a spa?

    Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund has an indoor pool and a spa (Waldorf Astoria Spa Shanghai), according to the hotel.

    How many Michelin Keys does Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund have?

    Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund holds 1 Michelin Key in the 2026 selection of the Michelin Guide.

    How far is Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund from the airport?

    Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund is about 32 km from PVG airport, around 45 minutes by road.

    Who runs Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund?

    Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund is run by Hilton.

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    Sources

    1. stories.hilton.com: waldorf astoria shanghai on the bunds long bar unveils a revitalized experience (opens in a new tab)
    2. forbestravelguide.com: waldorf astoria shanghai on the bund (opens in a new tab)
    3. guide.michelin.com: waldorf astoria shanghai on the bund (opens in a new tab)
    4. en.wikipedia.org: Shanghai Club Building (opens in a new tab)
    5. the50.com: list (opens in a new tab)
    Plan of Shanghai, with the numbered places of this page
    The BundOriental Pearl TowerShanghai TowerJin Mao TowerShanghai World Financial CenterJing'an TempleYu GardenPeople's SquareShanghai Museum (People's Square)Nanjing RoadXintiandiTianzifangWukang RoadThe BundLujiazuiJing'anXintiandiFormer French ConcessionNorth BundPeople's Square16. Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund1615. Fairmont Peace Hotel1513. The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai1312. The Shanghai EDITION1211. The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong1110. The Sukhothai Shanghai109. The PuLi Shanghai98. Park Hyatt Shanghai87. J Hotel Shanghai Tower76. Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai65. Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai53. The Peninsula Shanghai32. Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li21. Upper House Shanghai114. Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund14Map data: © OpenStreetMap contributorsThe BundOriental Pearl TowerShanghai TowerJin Mao TowerShanghai World Financial CenterJing'an TempleYu GardenPeople's SquareShanghai Museum (People's Square)Nanjing RoadXintiandiTianzifangWukang RoadThe BundLujiazuiJing'anXintiandiFormer French ConcessionNorth BundPeople's Square16. Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund1615. Fairmont Peace Hotel1513. The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai1312. The Shanghai EDITION1211. The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong1110. The Sukhothai Shanghai109. The PuLi Shanghai98. Park Hyatt Shanghai87. J Hotel Shanghai Tower76. Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai65. Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai53. The Peninsula Shanghai32. Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li21. Upper House Shanghai114. Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund14Map data: © OpenStreetMap contributors
    Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund on the plan, numbered as in “The 16 best luxury hotels in Shanghai”. Outside the plan: Amanyangyun (No. 4).