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shanghai lodging: where to stay?
first things first: moller villa
moller villa is reserved exclusively for the wedding party from friday march 26 through sunday march 28.
the villa building where our wedding will take place is privately reserved and is not available for individual guest bookings on any platform at any time. this also means the wedding party is unable to extend their stay privately.
the adjacent moller hotel remains open for regular bookings, both during the wedding weekend and before or after. it is a four-star hotel and, location-wise, is convenient for travel and for the wedding. that said, it would not be our personal recommendation for accommodations.
while we love the historic villa building where the wedding will take place, the hotel building is more dated and aren’t quite up to the standard we would personally choose for a stay in shanghai. if convenience is your priority, however, it is a budget friendly option with decent amenities!
lodging recommendation: jing’an 静安
our pick: jing’an
best for: wedding guests, convenience, restaurants, shopping
if you are unsure where to stay, jing’an is a safe pick. it is where the wedding is, it’s central, and one of the easiest bases for exploring shanghai. you will have restaurants, cafes, shopping and nightlife around you, while xuhui, huangpu, and the bund are all closeby.
shanghai traffic can be unpredictable, so staying closer to everything means one less thing to think about!
jing’an hotels
$$$$$ · the bride’s pick
average: CAD$600-700 per night
beautiful, conmtemporary and understated, the puli sits directly beside jing’an park in the heart of the neighbourhood. it’s luxurious without feeling overly traditional, and the location is excellent for both the wedding and exploring the city.
the st. regis shanghai jing’an
$$$ · classic luxury
average: CAD$350-450 per night
similar price point x tier hotels: portman ritz-carlton shanghai, jing an shangri-la
for guests who want a more classic, full-service luxury hotel experience. polished and central, with all the amenities you would expect from st. regis.
intercontinental shanghai jing’an
$$ · affordable 5-star
average: CAD$190-250 per night
similar price point x tier hotels: shanghai marriott hotel parkview, swissotel grand shanghai
a proper full-service luxury hotel that can be affordable for shanghai. it’s further north within jing’an, but still a relatively central location.
options under $200 per night in jing’an
okura garden hotel shanghai · CAD$150-180 per night · 5-star
jinglai hotel bushe · CAD$100-180 per night · 4-star
lodging recommendation: huangpu 黄浦
huangpu x the bund
best for: sightseeing, first-time visitors, the bund, luxury hotels | trade-off: more expensive, heavier traffic, tourist central
if being at the bund is your priority, huangpu is the place for you. xintiandi, yu garden, and many of shanghai’s best-known tourist attractions are here, and you are still very central to the rest of puxi.
the trade-off is price and traffic. this is one of the city’s main tourist areas, and hotels around the bund in particular can get expensive. getting to and from the wedding by car may also take longer during busy periods.
if you are coming to shanghai for the first time and want the full “wake up overlooking the bund” experience, there are some amazing options.
huangpu hotels
fairmont peace hotel
$$$$ · the shanghai icon
average: CAD$600-700 per night
if there is one hotel that represents old shanghai, it’s the peace hotel. the peace hotel is one of the bund’s defining landmarks - art deco interiors, historic glamour and a front-row view across the huangpu to pudong. it has been part of shanghai’s story for nearly a century. and this one is particularly special to us: this is where we took our wedding photos. ♡
$$$$$ · iconic luxury
average: CAD$600-750 per night
if you are looking to splurge, this is the one. the peninsula shanghai is one of the city’s definitive luxury hotels, directly on the bund with views across the huangpu toward pudong.
waldorf astoria shanghai on the bund
$$$ · old shanghai glamour
average: CAD$430-500 per night
similar price point x tier hotels: st. regis on the bund
directly on the historic bund and partly housed in the former shanghai club. grand, traditional, and very old-world shanghai.
affordable luxury in huangpu
shanghai marriott marquis city centre · CAD$250-320 per night · convenient 5-star by nanjing road, walking distance to the bund
hotel indigo shanghai on the bund · CAD$240-300 per night · 4.5-star contemporary hotel with skyline views
the westin bund center, shanghai · CAD$300-350 per night · 5-star with easy access to the bund
conrad shanghai · CAD$340-400 per night · 5-star modern luxury hotel in people’s square
honorable mentions: JW marriott hotel tomorrow square | shanghai EDITION | the langham, shanghai, xintiandi
options under $200 per night in huangpu
renaissance shanghai yu garden hotel · CAD$150-190 per night · 5-star
urcove shanghai on the bund by hyatt · CAD$110-190 per night · 4-star
lodging recommendation: rest of shanghai
hongkou x north bund · 虹口 / 北外滩
best for: skyline views, waterfront, quieter alternative to the bund
banyan tree shanghai on the bund · CAD$380-500 per night · 5-star and the bride’s favourite hotel chain in asia
sofitel shanghai north bund · CAD$150-200 per night · 4-star
changning · 长宁
best for: quieter and more affordable | trade-off: it’s far from most things you will want to do!
renaissance shanghai zhongshan park skyline hotel · CAD$170-200 per night · 5-star hotel right by zhongshan park and skytrain
hyatt centric zhongshan park shanghai · CAD$150-200 per night · 4-star
radisson collection yangtze shanghai · CAD$90-130 per night · 5-star but it real far
