The Waterhouse at South Bund

Hotel · Lao Bai Du

The Waterhouse at South Bund

Hotel · Lao Bai Du

1-3 Maojiayuan Rd, 董家渡 Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200010

Highlights

Set in a stylishly revamped 1930s warehouse, this hotel offers unique airy rooms with futuristic touches and stunning views of the Huangpu River.

1-3 Maojiayuan Rd, 董家渡 Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200010 Get directions

@afar

"Sunny Beach Right around the corner from the Waterhouse Hotel and the Cool Docks, you'll find Sunny Beach, a slice of sand bordering the river. With only a couple dozen chairs available, you might want to get here early to grab your space. While there isn't much in the way of snack stalls and cocktail bars, they do have a pretty liberal policy on bringing your own food and drink, so pack up a bag with some of your favorites, grab your towel and badminton racquet and come out for a day in the sand. Open 10am-10pm Admission: 20 RMB *Picture from People's Daily http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90783/91300/7337741.html By AFAR Traveler , AFAR Local Expert"

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@afar

"Situated east of the city’s old town, in an area known as Shiliupu—the focal point for shipping and trading activities in the 1800s—this converted 1930s army barrack opened as a hotel in 2010. The design blurs internal and external, public and private, with public spaces opening to glimpses of guest rooms, and accommodations looking onto public areas. The look is industrial-mod, with exposed brick walls, steel beams, and stone floors. Additions over the existing concrete structure, built out of Cor-Ten steel, reflect the industrial past of this working dock. Furniture includes pieces by Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Hans Wegner, Antonio Citterio, and Kana Ishikawa (a former designer with Yoji Yamamoto). Each room is different, but all are based on the traditional Shanghainese nong tang , or alleyway. Stairway rooms provide a view of the hotel courtyard; other rooms with French windows have vistas of the Huangpu River."

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My recent stay at The Waterhouse At South Bund in Shanghai was a captivating blend of industrial chic and modern comfort. The hotel’s unique design, housed in a former warehouse, provided a sense of history and urban sophistication. My room offered stunning views of the Huangpu River and the iconic Shanghai skyline. The central location allowed me to explore Shanghai’s dynamic neighborhoods, from The Bund to Tianzifang. Dining at the hotel’s restaurant, Table No. 1, was a culinary adventure, with a focus on seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. The Waterhouse At South Bund exceeded all my expectations, and I eagerly look forward to returning to this exceptional gem.

Thomas D

Google

The design of this hotel by Neri & Hu was the main reason to visit this hotel. Thinking that it was done 10 years ago, you can imagine how groundbreaking the design must have been at the time. The combination of old and new is very well executed and they have a very nice selection of designer furniture spread around the hotel and rooms. However, after 10 years, you already see some wear and tear. The room was very clean though, so props to housekeeping! The location is very nice by the river and there’s an esplanade that allows you to walk all the way to the Bund. If you stay here, I would not take the breakfast. It was included in our stay, but you only get one hot drink (plain coffee or tea) and a plate with an English breakfast of beans, eggs, sausages and hashbrowns. It is prepared à la minute, but frankly it wasn’t very good. And the staff at breakfast speak no English whatsoever, so I couldn’t explain that I’m vegetarian. All in all, I would definitely recommend this hotel, but don’t pay extra for the breakfast and make sure not to pay too much for the room.

Amy Mae Garrett

Google

The idea of this hotel is cool, but in reality it’s lacking. Everything feels a little rundown and looks like it could use a fresh coat of paint. Our room had a very nice view of the Bund, but it wreaked of mildew and Febreze. The staff was moderately helpful at best. The location is not great - the south Bund area feels like an American urban renewal project. All in all, a cool looking hotel, but that’s about it.

Vinod K

Google

Good ambience and nice hotel, old building, doesn't looks like a hotel at entrance however once you cross reception you get. The feel of the place. Rooftop restaurant offers great view of riverfront. Recommend

Lex K

Google

It sure is a very unique experience to stay at this hotel the moment we opened the door to check in! Nothing is ordinary at this hotel: the cracked, unfinished of old wall, painted steel bracket to hold the existing column, unmatched furniture, gigantic chandelier, cement floor, beautifully composed of windows and frames - as if they sing a love song. The rooms, total of 16, none of them is the same as others. My room has huge white bed with looking into courtyard and side street, the shower and bath tub locate almost center of the room, only separate by sink and walkway. The bathroom is all glass! Yes, glass!!!! If you take shower or bath without shutting curtain, you can welcome people from other building to see you enjoy your happy bath! Everything at this hotel speaks the volume of experience, a dream, the unexpected, and surprises! If you are looking for something luxury and room service all night, this hotel will disappoint you by a light year!||I love this hotel, I enjoyed the experience, and I’d love to stay here again! Too bad when we arrived China, it’s been raining and snowing all week!!!!!

A C

Google

We enjoyed our stay here. Just across the road is the Bund with a lovely elevated walkway that leads all the way up to the central Shanghai. Well lit and lots of security so we felt safe walking back quite late. Same with the walk to the metro which is about 15 minutes away.||Breakfast was good and the staff helpful granted as with much of China english is not their first language.||Area is much quieter than the city with an artist complex over the road and some new restaurants.

marie dominique d

Google

I stayed 3 nights in mid december, prompted by designers friends to discover the new "stylish" hotel . truly , design is great, post modern, concrete, wood, design furniture, great volumes, same for the rooms, and superb view on the river from the roof top (also not in operation at that time of the year). Unfortunately, the service and operation are not even one of 2 stars : my friend did not get his wake up call, no room service after 10 pm (although restaurant downstairs), I had to wait 40 mn for breakfast in room (although told 15mn). room operation was devastatingly poor : heating failed to function (approx 15 degrees in the morning in the room, finally after many complaints and useless visits of engineer, I got a portable heater . TV remote not working, foul water smell from the bathroom (even after blocking the shower drain with wet towel, phone without any indication of how to call reception, room service, outer call... great Ipod station/radio/wake up , but poor instruction for use make it impossible to set up wake up alarm ! no bedside table or space (had to use a chair). Certainly will never come back, what a shame that such a beautiful and interesting design hotel will go to its ruin just by lack of care and proper maintenance

Michael L

Google

I spend over 100 night in Marriott reward hotel annually. This is the worst place I ever experienced. ||The pillow is too soft and no other options. So I have to sacrifice my sleep. There is no face wash cloth so I have to use a heavy towl to take shower. The breakfast is horrible and start late. Very little options. ||The people in the hotel are pretty cold too.||I will never come back again and it worth only one star for what we can get here.