About Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
Located a three-minute walk from the Bund, the elegant and glamorous Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund is a five-star hotel featuring a business centre and an airport shuttle.
Guests get to enjoy a variety of amenities in the 260 guestrooms including 40-inch LCD TVs with premium channels, DVD players, Nespresso machines, and free Wi-Fi. The marble bathrooms feature double vanities, deep soaking bathtubs, and Ferragamo ath & shower amenities. Guests can use the provided phones to make free local calls.
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund guests can work-out in the gym, splash around in the indoor heated pool, and indulge in range of restorative treatments at the Waldorf Astoria full-service spa. Other amenities available here include a terrace, 24-hour front desk, library, and free Wi-Fi in public spaces.
Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast (surcharge) as well as lunch and dinner at the six onsite restaurants.
Yu Garden and Old Chinese City are a nine-minute walk from this hotel.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Fantastic service.
Guests have expressed their appreciation at the fantastic service offered by the hotel staff here. Staff is warm, friendly, and provide highly personalized service, including a personal concierge that anticipates every need by guests even before they set
positive:
Great food and drinks.
Many guests agree that the food and drinks here are simply awesome and befit the property's five-star status. Food is delicious and served in a great atmosphere. Guests especially love the Grand Brassiere, one of the six onsite restaurants that serves int
positive:
Tasteful decors.
The guestrooms feature a perfect blend of old-world charm with a modern touch which guests say is very appealing. The building itself features an attractive rustic charm.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Communication barriers.
Although this property claims that its staff is multilingual, guests have reported that some staff members have difficulty comprehending or speaking fluent English. This can sometimes lead to frustrating experiences.
negative:
Bad AC/poor Wi-Fi.
Guests have reported that the air-conditioning at this property goes overboard and cools the rooms too much. The AC keeps restarting despite repeated attempts at shutting it off. Guests say the lobby, lounge, and the Grand Brassiere are all freezing cold
negative:
Wrong Address.
Although the hotel advertises itself as being accessible from the Bund, guests say this can be confusing since main entrance is actually at the back of the hotel and gives better access to the hotel than using the Bund route.