Is Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan really a five-star hotel?

Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan

★★★★★ No. 18 Linyao Road, Shanghai, CN

The five stars

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Fitness facilities, Fitness center, Swimming pool, Room service and Terrace.

About this hotel

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan in Shanghai offers luxurious rooms with air-conditioning, balconies, and river views. Each room includes bathrobes, free toiletries, and a mini-bar.

Guests can enjoy spa facilities, a terrace, indoor swimming pool, fitness room, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and room service.

The hotel serves Chinese, British, local, international, and European cuisines at its restaurant. Breakfast options include continental, buffet, and à la carte with local specialties, juice, and fruits.

Located 2.7 mi from Longhua Temple and 11 mi from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Shanghai World Financial Center and Yu Garden.

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King Deluxe Room

Sleeps 5 · 52 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

Air conditioning
Coffee grinder
Refrigerator
Alarm clock
Executive lounge access

52 sq. m., espresso machine, Walk-in wardrobe, HDTV, WiFiEnjoy the additional space of this deluxe guest room featuring one king-sized bed, modern decor, and stylish furnishings. Start your day with coffee from the in-room espresso machine. Watch a favorite program on the HDTV and connect to WiFi. Additional amenities include an iron with board, and a laptop safe. Sleeps 3(additional fee may apply).

2 Queen Deluxe Room

Sleeps 5 · 52 m² · 2× Large bed

Laptop-friendly workspace
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Coffee grinder
Refrigerator

53 SQM/65 INCH HDTV/COFFEE MAKER WORK DESK/SEP BATHTUB-RAIN SHOWER/IRON/SAFE

King Deluxe Room River View

Sleeps 5 · 52 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

Air conditioning
Coffee grinder
Refrigerator
Alarm clock
Executive lounge access

52 sq. m., new bund views, high floor, Walk-in wardrobe, HDTV, WiFiEnjoy the additional space of this deluxe guest room featuring one king-sized bed, modern decor, and stylish furnishings. Situated on a high floor of the hotel, enjoy scenic views across the bund. Start your day with coffee from the in-room espresso machine. Watch a favorite program on the HDTV and connect to WiFi. Additional amenities include an iron with board, and a laptop safe. Sleeps 3(additional fee may apply).

2 Queen Deluxe Room River View

Sleeps 5 · 52 m² · 2× Large bed

Laptop-friendly workspace
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Coffee grinder
Refrigerator

52 SQM/65 INCH HDTV/COFFEE MAKER/BALCONY WORK DESK/SEP BATHTUB-RAIN SHOWER/IRON/SAFE

King Premier Room River View

Sleeps 5 · 52 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Coffee grinder
Refrigerator
Alarm clock

52 SQM/65 INCH HDTV/HIGH FLOOR/BALCONY COFFEE MAKER/SEP BATHTUB-RAIN SHOWER/SAFE

2 Queen Premier Room River View

Sleeps 5 · 52 m² · 2× Large bed

Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Coffee grinder
Refrigerator
Alarm clock

52 SQM/65 INCH HDTV/HIGH FLOOR/BALCONY COFFEE MAKER/SEP BATHTUB-RAIN SHOWER/SAFE

King Panoramic Room River View

Sleeps 5 · 65 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

Air conditioning
Coffee grinder
Minibar
Refrigerator
Alarm clock

67 sq. m., espresso machine, Walk-in wardrobe, HDTV, WiFi This stylish premium room features one king-sized bed and light, spacious interiors with floor-to-ceiling windows. The elegant bathroom features a walk-in shower. Enjoy refreshments from the minibar and espresso machine. Modern amenities include WiFi, an HDTV, and USB ports. Sleeps 3(additional fee may apply).

King Deluxe Suite

Sleeps 5 · 71 m²

Air conditioning
Bathrobe
Coffee grinder
Refrigerator
Seating Area

77 sq. m., separate living room, WiFiUpgrade and enjoy the additional space of this comfortable deluxe suite, featuring a bedroom with a king-sized bed, a separate living room with dining table, and a balcony. Enjoy elegant furnishings and modern décor. The suite also features a guest powder room, WiFi, two HDTVs, and an espresso machine. Additional amenities include USB ports, a mini fridge, safe, bathrobe and slippers. Sleeps 3(additional fee may apply).

2 Queen Deluxe Suite

Sleeps 5 · 71 m²

Air conditioning
Coffee grinder
Refrigerator
Seating Area
Alarm clock

77 SQM/8565 INCH HDTV/SEP LIVING ROOM GUEST POWDER ROOM/SEP BATHTUB-RAIN SHOWER

King Premium Suite

Sleeps 5 · 88 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

Air conditioning
Bathrobe
Coffee grinder
Refrigerator
Seating Area

89 sq. m., separate living room, WiFiUpgrade and enjoy the additional space of this comfortable premium suite, featuring a bedroom with a king-sized bed, a separate living room with dining table, and a balcony. Enjoy elegant furnishings and modern décor. The suite also features a guest powder room, WiFi, two HDTVs, and an espresso machine. Additional amenities include USB ports, a mini fridge, safe, bathrobe and slippers. Sleeps 2.

Amenities

Free WiFi
Heated pool
Indoor pool
Swimming pool
Spa/wellness center
Fitness facilities
Parking garage
Restaurant
Bar
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
24-hour security
Non-smoking rooms

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Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Laundry
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Meeting/banquet facilities
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Terrace

Location

No. 18 Linyao Road, Shanghai, CN

Check-in: from 03:00 PM
Check-out: until 12:00 PM

What guests say7 reviews

Most beautifully design hotel in Shanghai, impeccable breakfast, fancy in every aspect
8.0
The most beautiful hotel in Shanghai! The design was wonderfully done! Detail in every corner of the hotel is beautiful! Attention to detail level is 10/10. I don’t know who did their design. Big admiration! Great job! The late breakfast option is excellent! It is worth the extra money to pay at the desk! It was 400RMB per day I believe. The restaurant is beautiful. The food is impeccable, from high end fancy French pastries to eastern Shanghainese dishes, soup dumplings, noodles… It would be better if you go with friends, otherwise in my case solo traveler you can’t really explore much and you will be full… I wanted to try the fresh fruit but I am so full to the max already. So I didn’t have the chance. They were really kind to give me smaller portions, the staff was really thoughtful and kind!
− I did not like the smell of the bed. The duvet on the bed is down-filled. I did not sleep well in this beautiful room.
Vanessa Ying Yi · CA · 2026-07-16

Guest review
10.0
Tutto
Fenarete · IT · 2026-04-23

Very good
10.0
Great hotel, very clean and comfortable. Would recommend.
John · US · 2026-04-14

Unpleasant stay
5.0
The hotel is new with high quality amenities
− Access by car was not easy, hard to find the hotel entrance. Nobody helped to manage the traffic in front of the hotel entrance, nor with the luggage. The service especially the reception desk was very unprofessional. When I responded to the hotel a few days before arrival with estimated arrival time and a request of adding breakfast, I received an "out of the office" auto-response. I have stayed at hotels around the world, it was the first time to see this type of message from a Reservation Manager. When I asked them to add breakfast (as they had missed this request due to out of office), the lady at the reception desk asked me to pay in advance, although the deposit that I had put down was far more than enough to cover the cost of breakfast. At the time of checkout, I was told that the breakfast was complementary, offered by the manager, with no explanation. This was not the first time that I stayed at Waldolf Astoria. This one at Qiantan may have 5-star facilities, but is lack of equivalent service. Overall it was a disappointing and unpleasant stay.
Gyosei · JP · 2026-04-08

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan really a five-star hotel?: Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

Parking Privileges

In-house guests

• Maximum 2 vehicles complimentary per stay

Dining guests

• Spend RMB 300 → 3 hours complimentary parking