Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund

The service was truly exceptional, living up to its five-star reputation. The room was excellent, and we particularly enjoyed the view from the large bathtub. The turn-down service was also a thoughtful touch. The first round of drinks from the mini-bar was complimentary. We also received two drink vouchers for the rooftop Tales bar. While the breakfast spread wasn't extensive, it was all exquisitely prepared and delicious.

The location is fantastic! You can walk directly from the second-floor lounge to the riverside, and it's just a two-minute stroll to the ferry terminal. From there, you can catch a 2 RMB ferry to the other side of the river. Housekeeping was very attentive; for example, they replaced our child's bath towels after their afternoon soak while we were out for dinner. The only slight drawback was that you need to turn off the water supply to the bathtub before going to sleep, otherwise, the motor emits a low humming noise. Also, some floorboards seemed a bit warped, possibly from water exposure. Otherwise, everything else was quite good. We had originally planned to stay two nights at the tallest hotel across the river, but our child wasn't keen on it. This was mainly because we encountered a typhoon, and that particular building was often enveloped in clouds, completely obscuring the night view. So, we decided to extend our stay here for an additional two days. The rooftop Southeast Asian restaurant offers absolutely stunning views; however, the food itself isn't particularly good, so I'd highly recommend just going for drinks to enjoy the panorama.