The Peninsula's 2009 Shanghai property — 235 keys in an Art Deco-style building beside The Bund.
BrandThe Peninsula Hotels
DestinationShanghai
RegionAsia
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingArt Deco-style hotel beside The Bund
Best ForRepeat Peninsula guests collecting properties, business travelers seeking white-glove formality on the Bund, couples on milestone Shanghai trips who want structured luxury rather than design-led alternatives.
PrivacyHigh
ServicePersonalized Peninsula service
ButlerHigh
Private PoolNo
Built2009
The Peninsula Shanghai opened in 2009 on the Bund waterfront, bringing the Kadoorie family's Hong Kong-based luxury chain to mainland China. The 200 rooms and 35 suites occupy an Art Deco-style building with river and city views across the Huangpu. The property runs the Peninsula's white-glove servi
Key Features
Luxurious accommodations with river and city views
Fine dining restaurants and a renowned afternoon tea
Full-service spa and wellness center
Infinity pool with panoramic views
State-of-the-art fitness facilities
Proximity to major cultural and historical attractions
Dining
Sir Ellys Restaurant
Yi Long Court
The Lobby
Signature Experience
Afternoon tea in The Lobby, which translates the Peninsula Hong Kong's signature ritual to the Bund — the service formality is rare in Shanghai's luxury tier.
The Peninsula service standard — Rolls-Royce fleet, page-boy formality, structured afternoon tea — executed on the Bund waterfront. Forbes Five-Star and Michelin Two-Key recognition confirm the brand's consistency translated to Shanghai.
Signature Suite: Ultimate Two-Bedroom Suite
Two-storey grand dining room, Living room with a working fireplace, Balcony, Study, Guest powder room, Private outdoor terrace
Accolades
Forbes_Travel_Guide: Five-Star hotel (2026), Michelin_Keys: Two Michelin Keys (2025)
