--- title: "Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Bund Guide | FlightLogic" description: "Ultimate guide to Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund — a 5-star hotel combining the restored Shanghai Club building with a modern tower, Peacock Lounge…" url: https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/china/shanghai/waldorf-astoria-shanghai-bund/ source: FlightLogic (flightlogic.co.uk) licence: "Content © Elite Digital AI Solutions Ltd. Cite the URL above and the page author." --- *Links marked * may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. We do not provide financial advice. How we make money .* Hotel guide · China # Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund Ultimate guide to Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund — a 5-star hotel combining the restored Shanghai Club building with a modern tower, Peacock Lounge heritage spaces, Bund views and Yu Garden Metro access. Ultra-luxury alternative to Peninsula and Fairmont Peace on the same waterfront. The Bund · Shanghai · 5-star Live partner rates · no FlightLogic markup · 5-star classification Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund pairs the restored Shanghai Club with a modern tower for ultra-luxury riverside stays. Book it for heritage atmosphere plus Hilton luxury; compare Peninsula and Fairmont Peace before you pay top Bund rates. Sourced facts: official 5-star classification, typical band £350–£700, airport PVG. ## Property amenities - Heritage Long Bar / Peacock Lounge - Multiple restaurants - Fitness facilities - Concierge - Club lounge (select rates) - Meeting and event space - Free Wi-Fi - River-view rooms (select) ## Room features - Air conditioning - Luxury bathroom - Work desk - River or city views by category - Butler service (select categories) - Daily housekeeping ## Room types ## What's nearby Stated distances are measured from the property; other entries note how you'd get there. Walking times in Shanghai run longer than the distance suggests once heat, crossings and pedestrian detours are counted. ### Landmarks - The Bund At the door - Yu Garden ~10–15 min walk - Nanjing Road Walk north along Bund / inland - Lujiazui View / short taxi across river ### Transit - Yu Garden Metro ~8–12 min walk - PVG ~45–60 min typical - SHA ~40–55 min typical - Bund tunnel / ferry Short walk ### Shopping & food - Long Bar / Peacock Lounge On-site heritage wing - Bund restaurants Immediate - Yu Garden snacks Short walk - Nanjing Road Short walk / taxi ## Check-in, check-out and languages **Check-in** From 15:00 **Check-out** By 12:00 **Languages at reception** English, Mandarin Heritage building rooms and tower rooms feel different — read the category description before booking. ## Who Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund suits — our verdict first Waldorf is for travellers who want Bund history with five-star tower comfort — the Club building’s Long Bar story is half the reason people book. Rates sit with Peninsula in the ultra-luxury band. If you want design-nightlife energy instead of heritage polish, W Shanghai fits better. ## Getting there from PVG and SHA Photo: Lloyd Tudor / CC BY-SA 4.0 From PVG: Maglev to Longyang Road then Metro Line 2 toward the city, or a taxi/Didi door to door — typically 40–60 minutes depending on traffic and exact address. From SHA Hongqiao, Metro Line 2 is usually the backbone; finish with a short walk or taxi. Most Waldorf guests private-transfer or Didi from PVG; rail is possible but rarely worth the hassle at this price point. ## Where it sits: The Bund Photo: King of Hearts / CC BY-SA 4.0 Zhongshan East 1st Road on the Bund is as central as Puxi waterfront gets for Yu Garden and promenade walks. Nanjing Road is an easy northward outing. You sleep in the postcard zone — crowds included. Ready to compare dates? Live rates for Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund — no FlightLogic markup. ## Rooms and facilities Heritage wing vs tower is the key fork: atmospheric Club-building rooms versus newer tower rooms with more contemporary layouts. River views command premiums in both. Butler-style Waldorf service and club lounge access depend on rate category. ## Eating at the hotel and nearby Long Bar and Peacock Lounge are destination bars/lounges as much as hotel amenities. Full restaurant options cover Chinese and international dining. Step outside for Bund fine dining without a taxi. Confirm current inclusions, view categories and any seasonal closures on the live partner rate before you book — hotel pages cannot freeze every amenity detail as eternal fact. ## How it compares with our other Shanghai picks Vs Peninsula: both ultra-luxury Bund; Peninsula is purpose-built Peninsula polish, Waldorf leans harder into restored Club heritage. Vs Peace: Peace is Fairmont art-deco; Waldorf is Hilton ultra-luxury. Vs Westin: Westin is cheaper and more practical inland. Waldorf wins when the Shanghai Club story matters to you. ## Booking notes and practical tips Indicative £350–£700+. Hilton Honors elite benefits apply per programme rules. Book river views early. Entity guide — no FlightLogic stay review unless published later. Confirm current inclusions, view categories and any seasonal closures on the live partner rate before you book — hotel pages cannot freeze every amenity detail as eternal fact. ## Verified facts - Address: 2 Zhongshan East 1st Road — Bund - Five-star Waldorf Astoria; heritage Shanghai Club wing + modern tower - Around 260 rooms and suites - Peacock Lounge and Long Bar heritage dining/bar spaces - Yu Garden Metro nearby - Ultra-luxury Bund tier alongside Peninsula and Peace ## Good for - Heritage luxury travellers - Special occasions on the Bund - Guests who want Hilton Honors ultra-luxury stays - Cocktail-and-history evenings in the restored Club building - River-view suite seekers ## Not ideal for - Mid-range budgets - Party-focused stays (see W Shanghai) - Lujiazui office doorstep needs Airport transfer **Flying via Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)?** From PVG: Maglev to Longyang Road then Metro Line 2 toward the city, or a taxi/Didi door to door — typically 40–60 minutes depending on traffic and exact address. From SHA Hongqiao, Metro Line 2 is usually the backbone; finish with a short walk or taxi. See our [Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) guide](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/shanghai/) for terminals, transit options and arrivals logistics. FlightLogic has not yet stayed at Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, so this page carries no editorial review or score — it is a verified entity listing, with location facts checked August 2026 and prices always live from the booking partner. Our [review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/) explains why we never publish ratings without a named author's stay. ## Book Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund Typical night **£350–£700** (indicative — the live rate decides) Rates and availability are live from our stay partner* — you book on their site at their price, with no FlightLogic markup. ## Frequently asked questions ### Where is Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund? At 2 Zhongshan East 1st Road on the Bund — combining the historic Shanghai Club building with a modern hotel tower. ### How many rooms? Around 260 rooms and suites across the heritage and contemporary wings. ### What is the Long Bar? A celebrated bar in the restored Shanghai Club wing — one of the hotel’s signature heritage venues. Reservations help at peak times. ### Waldorf vs Peninsula Shanghai? Both are ultra-luxury Bund hotels. Peninsula is a newer Peninsula-built property with spa and Sir Elly’s; Waldorf emphasises the restored Shanghai Club heritage plus a modern tower. ### Nearest Metro? Yu Garden Metro is roughly an 8–12 minute walk. Check the live partner rate for current prices, inclusions and room availability. ### Check-in time? From 15:00; check-out by 12:00. Check the live partner rate for current prices, inclusions and room availability. ### Is it on the Bund promenade? Yes — it sits on Zhongshan East 1st Road along the Bund waterfront. ### Good for special occasions? Yes — heritage spaces, river views and ultra-luxury service make it a frequent celebration hotel. Book the view you want explicitly. ## Nearby on FlightLogic Stay oriented with our editorial guides — hotels, dining, airports and city hubs. - [**Hotels in Shanghai** Curated city hub](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/china/shanghai/) - [**Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)** Airport guide · transfers & facilities](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/shanghai/) - [**Fairmont Peace Hotel Shanghai** Also in The Bund](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/china/shanghai/fairmont-peace-hotel-shanghai/) - [**Grand Hyatt Shanghai** Also in Lujiazui](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/china/shanghai/grand-hyatt-shanghai/) - [**Compare hotels** Side-by-side editorial facts](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/compare/?city=shanghai&hotels=waldorf-astoria-shanghai-bund) ## More hotels in Shanghai - [**Fairmont Peace Hotel Shanghai** The Bund](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/china/shanghai/fairmont-peace-hotel-shanghai/) - [**Grand Hyatt Shanghai** Lujiazui](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/china/shanghai/grand-hyatt-shanghai/) - [**Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai** Lujiazui](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/china/shanghai/grand-kempinski-shanghai/) [All curated Shanghai hotels →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/china/shanghai/) · [Compare with others](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/compare/?city=shanghai&hotels=waldorf-astoria-shanghai-bund) Facts last verified August 2026. 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