Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan, ShanghaiWaldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan in Shanghai, China has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 123 of 420 hotels we score in Shanghai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.8. Rooms from about $427 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on Linyao Road in the Pudong District, the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan sits along the Huangpu River in the Qiantan area. The building design takes inspiration from a cruise ship and features 204 guestrooms and suites. Most rooms are at least 52 square metres and include private balconies with views of the water. Facilities include a 25-metre heated indoor pool with large windows, a spa, a gym, and several restaurants. The hotel is suitable for travellers seeking riverside views and modern interiors. However, the property can become very busy during peak times.What stands out

Spacious rooms with private balconies

Heated indoor swimming pool

Riverside location in Pudong

On-site spa and gym

Watch out for

Can be extremely busy

Check-in process is sometimes slow

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