Pudong Shangri La, ShanghaiPudong Shangri La in Shanghai, China has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 53 of 420 hotels we score in Shanghai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.8, Agoda 3.7. Rooms from about $186 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located at 33 Fucheng Lu, the Pudong Shangri-La sits in the Lujiazui financial district of Pudong. The hotel occupies two modern buildings on the banks of the Huangpu River, positioned directly across from the Bund. It provides views of the Oriental Pearl Tower and is suitable for business travellers and families. Facilities include two indoor swimming pools, a full-service spa, a gym, a sauna, and a cold plunge. On-site amenities consist of multiple restaurants, a business centre, and valet parking. While the rooms are spacious and comfortable, some guest feedback indicates issues with cleanliness standards.What stands out

Views of the Bund and Oriental Pearl Tower

Two indoor swimming pools

Full-service spa and sauna

On-site dining and business centre

Watch out for

Inconsistent cleanliness scores

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