Sofitel Shanghai North Bund, ShanghaiSofitel Shanghai North Bund in Shanghai, China has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 250 of 420 hotels we score in Shanghai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 2.4, Agoda 3.4. Rooms from about $212 a night (cached, not a live quote).Sofitel Shanghai North Bund is a five-star hotel situated in the North Bund district, close to the 1933 Old Factory and Music Valley. The rooms feature air conditioning, private bathrooms, and city views, with interiors that combine French elegance and musical themes. Guests can access a fitness centre, a nightclub, and various massage services. While the hotel is a three-minute walk from a metro station, the surrounding area is better navigated by taxi than on foot. It serves travellers looking for modern decor and professional staff service in a central urban setting. The property includes on-site dining and parking facilities.What stands out

Near metro station

Modern musical themed interiors

Helpful staff

On-site fitness centre

Watch out for

Limited facilities

Lounge has drawbacks

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