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W Shanghai - The Bund
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W Shanghai - The Bund is a stylish five-star hotel near the Bund known for attentive, personalized service and striking views toward Lujiazui. Guests repeatedly praise the breakfast, rooftop/room vistas and friendly staff — though some warn that not all "Bund view" rooms offer the dramatic panorama shown in photos.
When is the cheapest time to book W Shanghai - The Bund?
Across 34,639 tracked price checks, the cheapest booking window for W Shanghai - The Bund has been 61–90 days before check-in, at a $384 median per night. The observed median nightly rate is $436. The lowest nightly median over the next year is $389, around December 7.
$389Min, Dec 7
$432MedianMedian nightly rate across the next 365 days of check-ins, at current prices — a forward snapshot, not the early-booking baseline.
$706Max, Nov 24
| Date | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | $635 | $552 - $717 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | $501 | $488 - $514 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | $457 | $436 - $478 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | $439 | $436 - $443 |
| Nov 11, 2026 | $631 | $524 - $739 |
| Nov 12, 2026 | $558 | $558 - $559 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | $449 | $436 - $461 |
| Nov 14, 2026 | $467 | $453 - $480 |
| Nov 15, 2026 | $443 | $436 - $450 |
| Nov 16, 2026 | $553 | $478 - $629 |
| Nov 17, 2026 | $443 | $432 - $453 |
| Nov 18, 2026 | $440 | $418 - $461 |
| Nov 19, 2026 | $440 | $418 - $461 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | $422 | $418 - $426 |
| Nov 21, 2026 | $431 | $418 - $444 |
| Nov 22, 2026 | $522 | $504 - $541 |
| Nov 23, 2026 | $659 | $629 - $689 |
| Nov 24, 2026 | $706 | $629 - $784 |
| Nov 25, 2026 | $443 | $436 - $450 |
| Nov 26, 2026 | $446 | $436 - $456 |
| Nov 27, 2026 | $475 | $453 - $496 |
| Nov 28, 2026 | $684 | $647 - $721 |
| Nov 29, 2026 | $634 | $594 - $675 |
| Nov 30, 2026 | $444 | $436 - $451 |
| Dec 1, 2026 | $400 | $381 - $419 |
| Dec 2, 2026 | $398 | $381 - $415 |
| Dec 3, 2026 | $397 | $381 - $412 |
| Dec 4, 2026 | $394 | $381 - $408 |
| Dec 5, 2026 | $397 | $381 - $412 |
| Dec 6, 2026 | $410 | $381 - $439 |
| Dec 7, 2026 | $389 | $378 - $400 |
| Dec 8, 2026 | $394 | $381 - $408 |
| Dec 9, 2026 | $394 | $378 - $411 |
| Dec 10, 2026 | $397 | $381 - $414 |
| Dec 11, 2026 | $391 | $378 - $405 |
| Dec 12, 2026 | $397 | $381 - $412 |
| Dec 13, 2026 | $392 | $378 - $406 |
| Dec 14, 2026 | $410 | $381 - $439 |
| Dec 15, 2026 | $391 | $378 - $405 |
| Dec 16, 2026 | $397 | $381 - $412 |
| Dec 17, 2026 | $404 | $397 - $410 |
| Dec 18, 2026 | $404 | $401 - $408 |
| Dec 19, 2026 | $404 | $397 - $411 |
| Dec 20, 2026 | $425 | $418 - $431 |
| Dec 21, 2026 | $471 | $450 - $492 |
| Dec 22, 2026 | $475 | $453 - $496 |
| Dec 23, 2026 | $468 | $450 - $487 |
| Dec 24, 2026 | $495 | $471 - $520 |
| Dec 25, 2026 | $489 | $467 - $512 |
| Dec 26, 2026 | $490 | $471 - $509 |
| Dec 27, 2026 | $473 | $467 - $478 |
| Dec 28, 2026 | $475 | $471 - $479 |
| Dec 29, 2026 | $471 | $467 - $476 |
| Dec 30, 2026 | $461 | $453 - $469 |
| Dec 31, 2026 | $703 | $641 - $764 |
| Jan 1, 2027 | $559 | $541 - $576 |
| Jan 2, 2027 | $424 | $397 - $450 |
| Jan 3, 2027 | $413 | $401 - $426 |
| Jan 4, 2027 | $411 | $397 - $425 |
| Jan 5, 2027 | $415 | $401 - $430 |
| Jan 6, 2027 | $413 | $397 - $429 |
| Jan 7, 2027 | $413 | $401 - $426 |
| Jan 8, 2027 | $412 | $397 - $426 |
| Jan 9, 2027 | $414 | $401 - $428 |
| Jan 10, 2027 | $411 | $397 - $425 |
| Jan 11, 2027 | $413 | $401 - $426 |
| Jan 12, 2027 | $411 | $397 - $425 |
| Jan 13, 2027 | $415 | $401 - $429 |
| Jan 14, 2027 | $412 | $397 - $426 |
| Jan 15, 2027 | $423 | $401 - $445 |
| Jan 16, 2027 | $411 | $397 - $425 |
| Jan 17, 2027 | $413 | $401 - $426 |
| Jan 18, 2027 | $414 | $397 - $431 |
| Jan 19, 2027 | $413 | $401 - $426 |
| Jan 20, 2027 | $412 | $397 - $427 |
| Jan 21, 2027 | $427 | $401 - $453 |
| Jan 22, 2027 | $411 | $397 - $425 |
| Jan 23, 2027 | $414 | $401 - $428 |
| Jan 24, 2027 | $411 | $397 - $425 |
| Jan 25, 2027 | $413 | $401 - $426 |
| Jan 26, 2027 | $412 | $397 - $426 |
| Jan 27, 2027 | $413 | $401 - $426 |
| Jan 28, 2027 | $411 | $397 - $425 |
| Jan 29, 2027 | $415 | $401 - $429 |
| Jan 30, 2027 | $412 | $397 - $426 |
| Jan 31, 2027 | $413 | $401 - $426 |
| Feb 1, 2027 | $412 | $397 - $426 |
| Feb 2, 2027 | $427 | $401 - $454 |
| Feb 3, 2027 | $411 | $397 - $425 |
| Feb 4, 2027 | $415 | $401 - $429 |
| Feb 5, 2027 | $411 | $397 - $425 |
| Feb 6, 2027 | $413 | $401 - $426 |
| Feb 7, 2027 | $411 | $397 - $425 |
| Feb 8, 2027 | $422 | $401 - $443 |
| Feb 9, 2027 | $411 | $397 - $425 |
| Feb 10, 2027 | $423 | $401 - $446 |
| Feb 11, 2027 | $411 | $397 - $425 |
| Feb 12, 2027 | $414 | $401 - $428 |
| Feb 13, 2027 | $411 | $397 - $425 |
| Feb 14, 2027 | $414 | $401 - $428 |
| Feb 15, 2027 | $413 | $397 - $429 |
| Feb 16, 2027 | $413 | $401 - $426 |
| Feb 17, 2027 | $411 | $397 - $425 |
| Feb 18, 2027 | $413 | $401 - $426 |
| Feb 19, 2027 | $411 | $397 - $425 |
| Feb 20, 2027 | $413 | $401 - $426 |
| Feb 21, 2027 | $424 | $397 - $450 |
| Feb 22, 2027 | $413 | $401 - $426 |
| Feb 23, 2027 | $424 | $397 - $450 |
| Feb 24, 2027 | $415 | $401 - $429 |
| Feb 25, 2027 | $424 | $397 - $450 |
| Feb 26, 2027 | $413 | $401 - $426 |
| Feb 27, 2027 | $411 | $397 - $425 |
| Feb 28, 2027 | $413 | $401 - $426 |
| Mar 1, 2027 | $430 | $415 - $446 |
| Mar 2, 2027 | $433 | $418 - $447 |
| Mar 3, 2027 | $429 | $415 - $443 |
| Mar 4, 2027 | $432 | $418 - $446 |
| Mar 5, 2027 | $430 | $415 - $445 |
| Mar 6, 2027 | $441 | $418 - $464 |
| Mar 7, 2027 | $442 | $415 - $468 |
| Mar 8, 2027 | $443 | $418 - $467 |
| Mar 9, 2027 | $430 | $415 - $445 |
| Mar 10, 2027 | $445 | $418 - $472 |
| Mar 11, 2027 | $429 | $415 - $443 |
| Mar 12, 2027 | $420 | $416 - $424 |
| Mar 13, 2027 | $430 | $415 - $445 |
| Mar 14, 2027 | $432 | $418 - $446 |
| Mar 15, 2027 | $430 | $415 - $445 |
| Mar 16, 2027 | $432 | $418 - $446 |
| Mar 17, 2027 | $429 | $415 - $443 |
| Mar 18, 2027 | $432 | $418 - $446 |
| Mar 19, 2027 | $429 | $415 - $443 |
| Mar 20, 2027 | $432 | $418 - $446 |
| Mar 21, 2027 | $429 | $415 - $443 |
| Mar 22, 2027 | $433 | $418 - $449 |
| Mar 23, 2027 | $429 | $415 - $443 |
| Mar 24, 2027 | $433 | $418 - $447 |
| Mar 25, 2027 | $430 | $415 - $446 |
| Mar 26, 2027 | $433 | $418 - $447 |
| Mar 27, 2027 | $430 | $415 - $445 |
| Mar 28, 2027 | $433 | $418 - $447 |
| Mar 29, 2027 | $425 | $415 - $435 |
| Mar 30, 2027 | $445 | $418 - $472 |
| Mar 31, 2027 | $429 | $415 - $443 |
| Apr 1, 2027 | $450 | $436 - $464 |
| Apr 2, 2027 | $449 | $432 - $466 |
| Apr 3, 2027 | $458 | $436 - $480 |
| Apr 4, 2027 | $447 | $432 - $462 |
| Apr 5, 2027 | $451 | $436 - $466 |
| Apr 6, 2027 | $447 | $432 - $462 |
| Apr 7, 2027 | $450 | $436 - $465 |
| Apr 8, 2027 | $447 | $432 - $462 |
| Apr 9, 2027 | $451 | $436 - $466 |
| Apr 10, 2027 | $447 | $432 - $462 |
| Apr 11, 2027 | $450 | $436 - $464 |
| Apr 12, 2027 | $439 | $415 - $463 |
| Apr 13, 2027 | $450 | $436 - $464 |
| Apr 14, 2027 | $447 | $432 - $462 |
| Apr 15, 2027 | $450 | $436 - $465 |
| Apr 16, 2027 | $460 | $432 - $488 |
| Apr 17, 2027 | $464 | $436 - $492 |
| Apr 18, 2027 | $442 | $415 - $468 |
| Apr 19, 2027 | $432 | $418 - $446 |
| Apr 20, 2027 | $443 | $432 - $453 |
| Apr 21, 2027 | $451 | $436 - $466 |
| Apr 22, 2027 | $449 | $432 - $466 |
| Apr 23, 2027 | $450 | $436 - $464 |
| Apr 24, 2027 | $447 | $432 - $462 |
| Apr 25, 2027 | $451 | $436 - $466 |
| Apr 26, 2027 | $460 | $432 - $488 |
| Apr 27, 2027 | $414 | $401 - $428 |
| Apr 28, 2027 | $436 | $432 - $440 |
| Apr 29, 2027 | $433 | $418 - $447 |
| Apr 30, 2027 | $429 | $415 - $443 |
| May 1, 2027 | $561 | $541 - $580 |
| May 2, 2027 | $447 | $432 - $462 |
| May 3, 2027 | $433 | $418 - $447 |
| May 4, 2027 | $429 | $415 - $443 |
| May 5, 2027 | $445 | $418 - $472 |
| May 6, 2027 | $463 | $434 - $491 |
| May 7, 2027 | $447 | $432 - $462 |
| May 8, 2027 | $451 | $436 - $466 |
| May 9, 2027 | $444 | $416 - $471 |
| May 10, 2027 | $435 | $420 - $449 |
| May 11, 2027 | $508 | $435 - $580 |
| May 12, 2027 | $507 | $436 - $579 |
| May 13, 2027 | $447 | $432 - $462 |
| May 14, 2027 | $450 | $436 - $464 |
| May 15, 2027 | $463 | $434 - $491 |
| May 16, 2027 | $429 | $415 - $443 |
| May 17, 2027 | $432 | $418 - $446 |
| May 18, 2027 | $463 | $434 - $491 |
| May 19, 2027 | $447 | $432 - $462 |
| May 20, 2027 | $451 | $436 - $466 |
| May 21, 2027 | $463 | $434 - $491 |
| May 22, 2027 | $447 | $432 - $462 |
| May 23, 2027 | $433 | $418 - $447 |
| May 24, 2027 | $444 | $416 - $471 |
| May 25, 2027 | $448 | $432 - $463 |
| May 26, 2027 | $451 | $436 - $466 |
| May 27, 2027 | $463 | $434 - $491 |
| May 28, 2027 | $447 | $432 - $462 |
| May 29, 2027 | $451 | $436 - $466 |
| May 30, 2027 | $444 | $416 - $471 |
| May 31, 2027 | $425 | $415 - $435 |
| Jun 1, 2027 | $432 | $418 - $446 |
| Jun 2, 2027 | $444 | $416 - $471 |
| Jun 3, 2027 | $430 | $415 - $445 |
| Jun 4, 2027 | $445 | $418 - $472 |
| Jun 5, 2027 | $444 | $416 - $473 |
| Jun 6, 2027 | $429 | $415 - $443 |
| Jun 7, 2027 | $433 | $418 - $447 |
| Jun 8, 2027 | $444 | $416 - $471 |
| Jun 9, 2027 | $429 | $415 - $443 |
| Jun 10, 2027 | $432 | $418 - $446 |
| Jun 11, 2027 | $444 | $416 - $471 |
| Jun 12, 2027 | $429 | $415 - $443 |
| Jun 13, 2027 | $433 | $418 - $447 |
| Jun 14, 2027 | $444 | $416 - $471 |
| Jun 15, 2027 | $429 | $415 - $443 |
| Jun 16, 2027 | $432 | $418 - $446 |
| Jun 17, 2027 | $444 | $416 - $471 |
| Jun 18, 2027 | $430 | $415 - $445 |
| Jun 19, 2027 | $432 | $418 - $446 |
| Jun 20, 2027 | $444 | $416 - $471 |
| Jun 21, 2027 | $429 | $415 - $443 |
| Jun 22, 2027 | $433 | $418 - $447 |
| Jun 23, 2027 | $444 | $416 - $471 |
| Jun 24, 2027 | $430 | $415 - $445 |
| Jun 25, 2027 | $432 | $418 - $446 |
| Jun 26, 2027 | $444 | $416 - $471 |
| Jun 27, 2027 | $430 | $415 - $445 |
| Jun 28, 2027 | $433 | $418 - $447 |
| Jun 29, 2027 | $444 | $416 - $471 |
| Jun 30, 2027 | $429 | $415 - $443 |
| Jul 1, 2027 | $445 | $418 - $472 |
| Jul 2, 2027 | $425 | $399 - $451 |
| Jul 3, 2027 | $424 | $397 - $450 |
| Jul 4, 2027 | $445 | $418 - $472 |
| Jul 5, 2027 | $444 | $416 - $473 |
| Jul 6, 2027 | $442 | $415 - $468 |
| Jul 7, 2027 | $445 | $418 - $472 |
| Jul 8, 2027 | $444 | $416 - $471 |
| Jul 9, 2027 | $424 | $397 - $450 |
| Jul 10, 2027 | $427 | $401 - $453 |
| Jul 11, 2027 | $444 | $416 - $471 |
| Jul 12, 2027 | $442 | $415 - $468 |
| Jul 13, 2027 | $445 | $418 - $472 |
| Jul 14, 2027 | $444 | $416 - $471 |
| Jul 15, 2027 | $442 | $415 - $468 |
| Jul 16, 2027 | $427 | $401 - $453 |
| Jul 17, 2027 | $425 | $399 - $451 |
| Jul 18, 2027 | $442 | $415 - $468 |
| Jul 19, 2027 | $445 | $418 - $472 |
| Jul 20, 2027 | $444 | $416 - $471 |
| Jul 21, 2027 | $442 | $415 - $468 |
| Jul 22, 2027 | $445 | $418 - $472 |
| Jul 23, 2027 | $425 | $399 - $451 |
| Jul 24, 2027 | $424 | $397 - $450 |
| Jul 25, 2027 | $445 | $418 - $472 |
| Jul 26, 2027 | $444 | $416 - $471 |
| Jul 27, 2027 | $442 | $415 - $468 |
| Jul 28, 2027 | $445 | $418 - $472 |
| Jul 29, 2027 | $444 | $416 - $471 |
| Jul 30, 2027 | $424 | $397 - $450 |
| Jul 31, 2027 | $427 | $401 - $453 |
| Aug 1, 2027 | $444 | $416 - $471 |
| Aug 2, 2027 | $442 | $415 - $468 |
| Aug 3, 2027 | $445 | $418 - $472 |
| Aug 4, 2027 | $444 | $416 - $471 |
| Aug 5, 2027 | $442 | $415 - $468 |
| Aug 6, 2027 | $427 | $401 - $453 |
Observed sample summaries are historical price observations, not guaranteed availability.
Our review
Overall ratingA-
W Shanghai - The Bund is a stylish five-star hotel near the Bund known for attentive, personalized service and striking views toward Lujiazui. Guests repeatedly praise the breakfast, rooftop/room vistas and friendly staff. However, some warn that not all "Bund view" rooms offer the dramatic panorama shown in photos.
Best for
- View Seekers — The hotel offers striking night views toward Lujiazui and the Oriental Pearl Tower, especially from higher floors and corner rooms.
- Families — Rooms are spacious and clean, featuring large, comfortable sofas that are highly appreciated by families traveling with children.
- Service-Oriented Travelers — The staff provides highly attentive, proactive care, often surprising guests with thoughtful gestures like birthday cakes and handwritten notes.
Not ideal for
- Budget Travelers — Premium pricing during peak periods and a high mini-bar deposit make this hotel less suitable for those on a budget.
- Guests with Back Issues — Several reviewers noted that the mattresses are very soft, which may not suit travelers who require firm sleeping surfaces.
Rating breakdown
- A-Location — A very convenient Bund-area location in Hongkou, walkable and safe for exploring nearby central attractions.
- A-Rooms — Spacious, clean, and stylish with modern tech, though some beds are too soft and certain 'Bund view' rooms have limited vistas.
- AService — Outstanding, personalized five-star service with highly attentive staff who go out of their way for guests.
- ADining — The breakfast is excellent, offering a wide, delicious selection of both Chinese and continental options.
- A-Facilities — Features a heated indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, a spa, a gym, and comfortable leisure spaces.
- B+Value — Prices can be high during peak periods, and some guests found the high mini-bar deposit frustrating.
Verdict
This hotel is an excellent choice for couples, families, and business travelers who want high-end service, great breakfasts, and iconic skyline views. It is not recommended for budget travelers or those who expect a guaranteed panoramic view without confirming their specific room category in advance.
61–90 days in advance
Across observed booking windows, median prices range from $384 to $394. The spread is modest, so treat this as a directional signal rather than a strict rule.
Booking window medians
34,639 price checks - high confidenceCompared with Shanghai
Its observed median is 28% above the Shanghai city median.
See the Shanghai timing chartFrequently asked questions
How much does W Shanghai - The Bund cost per night?
Observed nightly medians for W Shanghai - The Bund center on $436, ranging from $389 on the cheapest dates to $706 at the peak.
Is W Shanghai - The Bund cheaper last-minute or in advance?
Neither clearly wins: the 61–90 days median of $384 and the 2–3 days median of $390 differ by less than 5%.
Is W Shanghai - The Bund cheaper on weekdays than on weekends?
The day of the week barely moves the price: the Sunday–Thursday median of $385 and the Friday–Saturday median of $398 differ by less than 5%. The cheapest check-in day has been Sunday.
What is the cheapest time of year to stay at W Shanghai - The Bund?
Over the next year, December looks cheapest with nightly medians around $404, while November peaks at around $462.
When is W Shanghai - The Bund most expensive?
The highest nightly median observed over the next year is $706, around November 24. By booking window, prices peak at a $394 median when booked 0–1 days before check-in.
How does W Shanghai - The Bund compare with Shanghai hotel prices?
Its $436 observed median runs 28% above the Shanghai city median of $342.
Shanghai
No. 66 Lvshun (Lushun) Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, China