The Peninsula Shanghai — Shanghai, China

The Peninsula Shanghai is an Art Deco-inspired five-star luxury hotel on the Bund in Shanghai, China.

Address: 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road, Shanghai. Property ID: 1124676.

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Axel's take: 8.9/10

A strong Bund luxury pick, with generous rooms but occasional service lapses. an Art Deco-inspired five-star luxury hotel on the Bund, scored for what it is.

The Peninsula Shanghai is a five-star luxury hotel with an Art Deco look rather than a historic building. We'd pick it for generous rooms, classic surroundings and its position on the Bund. Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests broadly agree on the strengths: comfortable rooms, high cleaning standards and attentive staff. Entry-level Deluxe rooms start at 54 square metres; book a river-view category if the Pudong skyline is central to your plans. An indoor pool, spa and round-the-clock gym round out the package.

The reservations are about consistency, not missing basics. Recent Tripadvisor and Trip.com reviews include recurring reports of uneven service and some aging furnishings, alongside much stronger praise. At this level, those lapses matter. We'd skip it if you want contemporary design or dislike the Bund's evening crowds; otherwise, it's a strong choice for a classic Shanghai splurge.

• Best for: first-time Shanghai visitors; couples planning a luxury break; travelers who prefer classic design

• Watch out for: occasional service inconsistencies; some reports of aging furnishings; busy Bund pavements at night

• Location: On the Bund near Waibaidu Bridge; excellent for riverfront walks, but busy outside at night.

• Rooms: Deluxe rooms measure 54–59 square metres; river views require the appropriate category.

• Cleanliness: Strong ratings across major sites; isolated recent lapses do not outweigh the positive picture.

• Service: Usually attentive and helpful, with recurring exceptions in concierge and front-desk interactions.

• Amenities: Indoor pool, spa, 24-hour gym, restaurants and bars provide a full luxury-hotel offering.

• Fees and surprises: Parking is listed as free; airport transfers cost extra, and breakfast inclusion depends on the booking.

Axel's opinion of The Peninsula Shanghai, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About The Peninsula Shanghai

• Property type: Hotel
• 5-star hotel
• The Peninsula Hotels
• 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road, Shanghai
• Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (round trip): CN¥3,300; Extra bed: CN¥400 per guest per night; Deposit: CN¥2,000 per room per night
• Amenities: Indoor Pool, Babysitting and childcare, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Cafe, Fitness facilities, Sauna, Spa (extra charge), Electric car charging, Airport transportation, Parking, Parking nearby, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair access to restaurant, Free Wi-Fi, Kitchen, Business center
• Check-in from: 14:00
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in Shanghai

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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe Garden Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Deluxe River Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Deluxe Garden Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Deluxe Terrace Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Grand Deluxe River Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Executive Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Deluxe Garden Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Deluxe River Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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The Astor Suite

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Grand Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Grand Deluxe River Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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The Majestic Suite

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The Palace Suite

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The Peninsula Suite

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