City High-Altitude Sleep Guide

This time in Shanghai, I stayed in my dream room! The Waldorf Astoria Qiantan completely overturned my imagination of city hotels. The river view room faces the Huangpu River directly, and every morning I wake up to the sparkling river surface and the shuttling boats—truly the pinnacle of urban vacation 💫 🌆 Unbeatable Location Located at No. 18 Linyao Road in the core area of Qiantan, it looks like a luxury cruise ship docked by the Huangpu River. It’s about a 40-minute drive from Hongqiao Airport, only 15 minutes by taxi to the Bund, and super convenient to get to Disneyland. Right downstairs is Qiantan Taikoo Li, perfect for shopping and dining~ 🛋️ Room Details for the Detail Lovers The river view room I stayed in is a spacious 52 square meters, and my favorite feature is the panoramic floor-to-ceiling window—daytime river views and nighttime light shows. The bathroom is my absolute favorite! Full set of Aesop toiletries + Dyson hairdryer, smart toilet, and heated towel rack—these warm little details really touch the heart. My friend stayed in a city view room, and the marble countertop with double sinks in the bathroom also feels very high-end. ✨ Service More Caring Than Mom From check-in, there was a dedicated concierge service throughout. Caroline and Simon arranged all our needs clearly and perfectly. Every day there were fresh fruits and handwritten cards, and they even quietly remembered my birthday and prepared a little surprise~ At checkout, they gave us custom hotel luggage tags as a gift. 🏊‍♀️ Facilities Are Absolutely Top-Notch The Minnan cuisine restaurant on the 16th floor serves Buddha Jumps Over the Wall that instantly transported me to Quanzhou. The glass infinity pool on the third floor is stunning! When I went to the gym in the morning, I found all the equipment was top-tier, plus there’s a dedicated yoga room. For afternoon tea, you must try their Earl Grey tea with scones, right in the 8-meter-high lobby lounge—every photo looks so classy. 💡 Check-in Tips • Request a high-floor river view room in advance for a better view • After 8 PM, the pool is less crowded and great for photos • You can ask to change to goose down pillows for bedding • Remember to inform in advance for birthday/anniversary surprises • Free champagne time in the lobby every day from 5 to 7 PM