Located right on the Nanjing East Road Pedestrian Street, The Shanghai EDITION was converted from the former East China Electric Power Building. Designed as a landmark of Shanghai back in its day, it was the first high-rise building constructed on Nanjing East Road since the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The renovation design was carried out by the original architect, the East China Architectural Design Institute, while the interior design was handled by Neri&Hu. The owner is Luneng Group. The final plan preserved the building’s exterior facade, with renovations limited to the interior.
EDITION is a brand born from the collaboration between Marriott International and Ian Schrager, the legendary figure who crossed over from nightclub ownership to the hospitality industry. Within the Marriott portfolio, it is considered a top-tier brand and, like The Ritz-Carlton, does not participate in any membership upgrade programs.
Since the hotel entrance is located on the Nanjing East Road Pedestrian Street, arriving by taxi or car can be quite inconvenient as vehicles cannot pull up directly to the door. Regardless of how you arrive, you will have to walk a short distance along Nanjing Road. Taking the subway is probably the best option, as the hotel is very close to the metro station.
This room type is the Bund Suite, and I was assigned a room on the 19th floor. While there are still some obstructions outside the window, the hotel’s high-end positioning is unmistakably evident. The air conditioning vents are extremely well concealed, and the extensive use of wood and marble materials creates a luxurious feel. The bathroom is very spacious, all drinking water provided is Evian, and the toiletries are by LE LABO.
During the day, the view from the window shows that the floor isn’t quite high enough, and there is a noticeable obstruction given the distance from the Huangpu River. I wonder if even taller buildings might be constructed here in the future…
I have to say, the view from the desk is truly wonderful.
The night view from the room is also quite impressive.
I’ve actually visited the hotel’s public areas many times before. One of the hotel’s biggest features is its abundance of bars: the Lobby Bar on the 1st floor, the Club Room on the 5th floor, the Punch Room on the 28th floor, and the terraces on the 8th and 29th floors. Each has its own unique character and offers a different drink menu.
The view from the rooftop terrace is much better, completely unobstructed. However, the booths along the edge have minimum spending requirements, and it was very cold outside that day. So, I sat for a while in the Punch Room on the 28th floor instead. It offers the exact same view as the floor above but is quieter and more reasonably priced.
Breakfast is served at Shanghai Tavern on the 1st floor. The restaurant ambiance is excellent, and breakfast is semi-buffet style. Only items like salads, desserts, fruits, bread, and beverages are self-service; everything else on the menu is freshly prepared to order. Of course, made-to-order doesn’t necessarily mean everything is made in-house—for instance, items like shrimp dumplings might be store-bought frozen products. Nevertheless, overall quality is significantly higher than your typical full buffet breakfast, and the service is excellent.
All in all, this hotel comes highly recommended for a stay in Shanghai. It boasts a prime location in the heart of the city with incredibly convenient transportation, and both the facilities and service are top-notch. If you happen to find a special promotional package, it offers pretty good value for money as well.
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