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MaxX By Steigenberger on the Bund Shanghai
MaxX By Steigenberger on the Bund Shanghai is located at the center of the border between the north and the south of the Bund, looking at Lujiazui, Pudong, and even the Yu Garden and the sixteen pits pier sightseeing area.
It is designed by famous designer Wu Zongyue, who infuses the inspiration of the past Shanghai beach with the elegant integration of the installation art elements of the 1930s. The hotel building is 23 stories high, with the appearance of art in the 1930s ? Deco) design.
The hotel has all kinds of luxurious guest rooms and Suites, with a panoramic view of the North Bund, South Bund, Pudong and Puxi River, and a deep feeling of the historical relics of Puxi and the modern time and space of Pudong. The design of the guest room is interwoven with simple lines, with teak flooring to show the warm atmosphere and soft halo tone to create the comfort of 'home'.
Its entrance is low-key, and the space of the whole hall is only for residents, with full attention to privacy. Stepping on the gray stone tile ground and pushing the golden copper revolving door, the marble of the reception desk on the first floor exudes warm goose white. In the space of black marble, dark solid wood, bronze carving and white pottery embryo, you can feel the tranquility and warm service. In order to make every guest enjoy intimate hotel services, the museum is equipped with new technology equipment and services, including mobile phones for business travel and mobile life in the market and le on the 2nd and 3rd floors ? Breakfast provided by lounge is used with all-weather coffee, tea, exquisite pastry and wireless network, which makes tenants feel comfortable and warm as if they are in their own living room.
Breakfast time: 06:30-10:30
Breakfast type: Buffet
FAQs
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How far is the hotel from Pudong International Airport Shanghai?
MaxX By Steigenberger on the Bund Shanghai is 30.5km from the airport.
Does MaxX By Steigenberger on the Bund Shanghai offer airport shuttle service?
Yes, please contact us with flight number to arrange it after booking a room.
What are the check-in and check-out time at MaxX By Steigenberger on the Bund Shanghai?
Check-in time is from 14:00, and check-out time is until 12:00 at MaxX By Steigenberger on the Bund Shanghai.
Does MaxX By Steigenberger on the Bund Shanghai have a pool or gym?
The hotel has a gym, but no pool. See details about other facilities on this page.
Does MaxX By Steigenberger on the Bund Shanghai have a restaurant?
Yes, you could have a meal in the hotel.
Does MaxX By Steigenberger on the Bund Shanghai offer internet or wifi?
Yes, please request it when you check in the hotel.
Does MaxX By Steigenberger on the Bund Shanghai accept prepaid room charge?
Yes, please contact us after submitting a reservation.
Does MaxX By Steigenberger on the Bund Shanghai accept credit card payments?
Yes, VISA Master AMEX JCB could be accepted.
How much is the breakfast at MaxX By Steigenberger on the Bund Shanghai?
Each costs cny158 for extra breakfast.
How much does it cost to stay at MaxX By Steigenberger on the Bund Shanghai?
The room prices is from cny1800, but it may vary depending on your stay(e.g. dates, room type etc.).
Travelogue
Finally found a non crowded way to open the Bund
As a regular visitor who comes to Shanghai two or three times a year, I deliberately avoided the Jiangjing Hotel on the internet celebrity list this time and settled for 3 days at MaxX By Steigenberger on the Bund Shanghai at 1 Jinling East Road. I originally came here just for a 3-minute walk to the location of the Bund, but I didn't expect it to be included in my "must stay list" for coming to Shanghai after this stay. Even my old habit of always crowding the Bund has been completely changed.
At the first second of check-in, I felt a rare sense of relaxation in a luxury hotel. There was no rigid welcome process. When the girl at the front desk handed her room card, she slipped a small handwritten card: "Today, the sunset at the Bund is 18:47, and you can directly see the complete river sunset without going out of the east facing french window of your room." After entering the elevator, I found that even the key panel has a gilded retro pattern, which fully matches the overall old Shanghai texture of the hotel, without any abrupt modern coldness.
The luxurious river view room I ordered was directly amazed when I opened the door. The whole french window was facing the Huangpu River. The skyline of Lujiazui was completely paved in front of me, and even the ripples of ships passing by on the upstream of the river were clearly visible. The newly completed renovation in 2023 did not have the old-fashioned feeling of an old hotel at all. The deep brown retro leather sofa was leaning against the window, and I collapsed on it and ordered a free osmanthus tea that the hotel gave me. I just watched Jiang Jing for a whole hour, even forgetting to unlock my phone. The softness and hardness of the bedding just hit me, a person who knows beds. The fluffy down blanket wrapped around me, and the evening breeze of the Bund wafted faintly outside the window. I slept until dawn for two consecutive nights, completely free from the insomnia problem I used to have when staying in unfamiliar hotels.
The most outstanding feature is its "invisibility" attribute. Turning left 3 minutes after leaving the house is the Bund riverbank, without having to take a long detour or squeeze on the subway. Every evening, I go downstairs 10 minutes before sunset and walk slowly along the riverbank for half an hour. When I come back, I can just catch up with the lights on Lujiazui in my room. Instead of trying to find an angle on the viewing platform, standing in front of the french window, you can take a complete view of the Bund at night. You don't even need to find a plane to take photos. You can easily take a picture of the river without passers-by.
During these 3 days of stay, I completely broke away from the usual schedule of checking in at popular online stores and crowded at popular attractions. In the morning, I ate freshly cooked fried chicken and soybean milk in the hotel restaurant. In the evening, I walked along the Bund. In the late evening, I came back to the window and watched the Huangpu River cruise ship slowly passing with lights on. I used to think that coming to the Bund was just about being crowded with people, but this time when I stayed at MaxX By Steigenberger on the Bund Shanghai, I realized that the best Bund experience is never standing on tiptoes in a crowd to enjoy the scenery, but staying in the scenery and safely catching the day and night river breeze of Shanghai. Next time I come to Shanghai, I will definitely book a room here as soon as possible.Show moreStaying in a prime location on the Bund, I privately enjoyed the day and night river views of Shanghai from my room
For this trip to Shanghai, I didn't choose any of the well-known luxury brands. Instead, drawn by the "Bund right downstairs" gimmick, I stayed at MaxX By Steigenberger on the Bund Shanghai at No. 1 Jinling East Road, Huangpu District. After two days and one night, I was completely captivated by the old-money romance hidden within this century-old building.
As soon as I got off the bus, a doorman greeted me and helped with my luggage. The moment I pushed open the revolving door, I was enveloped in the atmosphere—under the restored century-old dome, a five-story-high crystal chandelier reflected in a black mirrored pool. The Meissen porcelain and designer furniture displayed along the corridor made me feel like I had stumbled into an art gallery I could actually stay in. The iced peach oolong tea served at the front desk perfectly cooled me down in the July heat of Shanghai. When checking in, they learned I had come specifically to see the Bund's night view, and thoughtfully arranged a river-view room on a high floor for me. The moment I opened the door, I was stunned: a floor-to-ceiling window offered an unobstructed panoramic view, the outline of the Lujiazui skyline clearly laid out before me, and below me, riverboats slowly passing by on the Huangpu River. Even the vintage carvings of the Bund's historic buildings in the distance were faintly visible.
What surprised me most was the bathtub with a view. At night, I soaked in the warm water, looking up to see the lights of the Oriental Pearl Tower illuminate the night. Unlike previous years, I didn't have to squeeze into the crowds along the riverbank waiting for the light show. I could enjoy the entire Huangpu River night view from my own little space. The bedding was 80-thread-count high-density cotton, soft and plush without being sinking in. The lights and curtains were voice-controlled throughout the room, saving me the trouble of even lifting my hand. The soundproofing was excellent; the bustling Bund was right outside the window, but once the door was closed, I was left with only my own quiet.
For breakfast the next day, I specifically chose a window seat. While enjoying freshly made pan-fried buns, I watched the Lujiazui skyline slowly become clear in the morning light. The menu was packed with both Chinese and Western dishes, even including German crispy pork knuckle and Riesling. After breakfast, I leisurely strolled out, a two-minute walk to the Bund's waterfront promenade. In the evening, I followed the river breeze to Nanjing Road for a food tour, and just around the corner was Yu Garden to experience the vibrant atmosphere of old Shanghai. The ferry terminal next door offered a direct route to Lujiazui for only two yuan, completely avoiding the subway and traffic jams – perfect for lazy people!
I'd seen comments saying this hotel was hard to find, but actually, just follow Jinling East Road and you'll see the big "MAX" sign at the entrance. It doesn't have any flashy signs, which adds to its understated elegance. During my two-night stay, from the welcome fruit and freshly baked cookies upon arrival, to the staff's meticulous Citywalk route diagrams when I asked for directions, to even the fact that they brought me replacement pillows of different heights within ten minutes of my casual mention that the pillows were a bit soft—these small, thoughtful details were more memorable than the river view itself.
If you're visiting Shanghai and don't want to rush around the popular tourist attractions, and are looking for a place to stay that offers a comfortable stay both day and night along the Bund, this hotel, hidden in a century-old building, will definitely surprise you beyond your expectations.Show more
Tel: +86-21-63200088
Add.: No.1 Jinling East Road, near Zhongshan East Road No.2