2018 Marriott/SPG/RC properties in Shanghai
Mar 16, 2009, 11:28 am
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Which hotel in Shanghai? [Master Thread]
We are planning our first trip to Shanghai at the end of April. We are Starwood members. Of these three Starwood properties, which one would you recommend the most: The Westin Bund Center, Le Royal Méridien, Sheraton Shanghai Hotel & Residences, Pudong. We are there solely as tourists for 3 nights. I booked on Starwood site, Sheraton is the least expensive property.
Anyone know of better deals. I got Westin Bund for 1750 a night CYN w/breakfast for 2 adults, Le Royal Meridien for 1700 CYN.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Anyone know of better deals. I got Westin Bund for 1750 a night CYN w/breakfast for 2 adults, Le Royal Meridien for 1700 CYN.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Mar 16, 2009, 12:28 pm
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I've stayed at both hotels, plus the St. Regis over the past 2 years, and my preference is for LRM for location and room over the Westin. St. Regis is stuffier and location is poor.
We're going to Shanghai for vacation in July and I'm selecting to go with LRM on cash & points
Mar 16, 2009, 12:35 pm
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Mar 16, 2009, 1:03 pm
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As bp888 said if you are there as a tourist don't even think about Pudong. Even though taxis are dirt cheap in Shanghai it takes time to get to the Puxi side every time you want to sightsee and everything you'll want to see is on the Puxi side. I strongly recommend the Royal Meridien as the best *wood option. it is perfectly located.
Mar 16, 2009, 2:39 pm
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For less expensive SPG option in puxi side, you can also consider Four Points Daning.
Mar 16, 2009, 4:06 pm
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I haven't stayed in the Westin or St. Regis, but I really loved the LRM. Beautiful new hotel, great staff, and perfect location (really couldn't be more central to everything). As a Gold I got upgraded to a club floor room, and the club lounge is fantastic-- 5 story lounge (very high celings) on the 54th floor with a great view over to Pudong.
Definitely don't stay in Pudong (i.e. St. Regis) unless you plan on spending most of your time on that side of the river; it's further than it seems.
Definitely don't stay in Pudong (i.e. St. Regis) unless you plan on spending most of your time on that side of the river; it's further than it seems.
Mar 16, 2009, 5:02 pm
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I had a huge, fantastic suite at the Sheraton Pudong, but I was there for business in that area (the lounge on the top floor is also quite good). Wouldn't stay there if going as a tourist.
Mar 17, 2009, 2:54 am
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The Westin Bund's location is good if you have business in the Bund Center. However, the LM is in the middle of the action.
Mar 17, 2009, 9:26 am
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Jun 13, 2009, 1:30 pm
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Going to Shanghai where should i stay???????
hey pretty new to Flyer talk so i am not sure if this has been asked.
i am going to shanghai on buisnes for a week and wanted to know the best hotel to stay at. my company will be paying the bill and have a $250 a night limit on a hotel so i can stay at either the st. regis, le merriddian, or westin.
which hotel should i stay at? i like to walk around and see the city, also my first time in shanghai so i would like to see the city.
thanks again for yoyr help
i am going to shanghai on buisnes for a week and wanted to know the best hotel to stay at. my company will be paying the bill and have a $250 a night limit on a hotel so i can stay at either the st. regis, le merriddian, or westin.
which hotel should i stay at? i like to walk around and see the city, also my first time in shanghai so i would like to see the city.
thanks again for yoyr help
Last edited by SanDiego1K; Jun 13, 2009 at 4:09 pm Reason: Merged into master thread; thanks to rdchen for link
Jun 13, 2009, 1:35 pm
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If you would like to see the city I recommend Le Royal Meridien as it is located in Puxi, the side where all the major sights are located. I also like the hotel itself. Try to get a room with access to the club floor as the club is very nice.
The St. Regis is on the Pudong side, convenient for business but little else. Adn the Westin I believe is on the Bund, not quite as well located as the Royal Meridien.
The St. Regis is on the Pudong side, convenient for business but little else. Adn the Westin I believe is on the Bund, not quite as well located as the Royal Meridien.
Jun 13, 2009, 1:38 pm
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You might want to take a look these threads:
Le Royal Meridien Shanghai [Master Thread]
Westin Bund Centre Shanghai [Master Thread]
Which hotel in Shanghai? [Master Thread]
Shanghai: St. Regis [Master Thread]
Le Royal Meridien Shanghai [Master Thread]
Westin Bund Centre Shanghai [Master Thread]
Which hotel in Shanghai? [Master Thread]
Shanghai: St. Regis [Master Thread]
Jun 15, 2009, 1:02 pm
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THANKS FOR ALL THE INFO GUYS.
i would like to keep this in the starwood thread as i am a platinum starwood memeber.
i am actually going to do something a little crazy and try to max my stays so i can secure platinum again.
gonna stay in
the westin
le merridian for 3 nights (read some great reviews on it)
sherratton one night
st. regis one night
and back to the westin
any1 think i am nutz ...lol
i get 500 points everytime i check in and all places fit in my budget.
i would like to keep this in the starwood thread as i am a platinum starwood memeber.
i am actually going to do something a little crazy and try to max my stays so i can secure platinum again.
gonna stay in
the westin
le merridian for 3 nights (read some great reviews on it)
sherratton one night
st. regis one night
and back to the westin
any1 think i am nutz ...lol
i get 500 points everytime i check in and all places fit in my budget.
Jul 21, 2009, 6:05 pm
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Shanghai which SPG property for 1 night stay
Hi I will be staying in Shanghai for 23hrs while traveling back home to North America from my honeymoon.
Which SPG property do you recommend to stay at so I can see/experience the most of the city's sights and sounds.
Which SPG property do you recommend to stay at so I can see/experience the most of the city's sights and sounds.
Last edited by SanDiego1K; Jul 21, 2009 at 9:34 pm Reason: Moved into master thread
Jul 21, 2009, 6:49 pm
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I'd recommend the Le Méridien. We stayed there on an overnight connection a couple of years ago. It's got a great location and is a really nice hotel.