Astor House Hotel (Shanghai, China)

NEW HOTEL SEARCH

Please complete the highlighted fields below The check-out date must occur after the check-in date. Please change the date Date format should be mm/dd/yy Please provide the ages of children below The check-in or check-out date is prior to the current date.

Find hotels near:

What City?

What airport?

What attraction?

Street address or intersection:

City:

State:

ZIP code:

Check-in:

Check-out:

Rooms:

Discounts may apply to children

Show Additional Options

Hide Additional Options

Hotel Name:

Hotel Class:

Search For Hotels

Map

Recently Viewed

See #### more

from
$77
per night

CHOOSE DATES

Location

Located on the Bund, in a 160-year-old Victorian- and Baroque-style building, this hotel is situated in historical Colonial Shanghai. Show more

Free wi-fi

In addition to 3 meeting rooms and wireless Internet access, Astor House Hotel offers a restaurant and coffee bar decorated in traditional Baroque style.

Guestrooms

With décor complementing the building's Victorian-style architecture, the 130 guestrooms offer views of the city, Bund, or Celebrity Hall. Hide

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TripAdvisor provides an assessment of hotel quality based on more than 40 million reviews & opinions from real travelers. The traveler rating represents an average of individual ratings for this hotel.

See all #### TripAdvisor Reviews

Rooms & Rates

Please enter dates below.

Please complete the highlighted fields below. The check-out date must occur after the check-in date. Please change the date. Date format should be mm/dd/yy. Please provide the ages of children below. The check-in or check-out date is prior to the current date. The check-in date cannot be after 06/23/2013. The check-out date cannot be after 06/23/2013. The check-in date is missing. Please add the check-in date. The check-out date is missing. Please add the check-out date.

Check-in:

Check-out:

Rooms:

SHOW RATES

Specify ages of children at time of travel

Discounts may be offered to children of certain ages.

Room type

Richard Executive Room


		One king bed. City view. Located on floor 2. 45 square meters (484 square feet). Classic décor with antique-style furniture, and windows that opens. Satellite TV with premium channels such as CNN and ESPN. DVD player. Fax machine, computer, complimentary high-speed Internet access, and multi-line phone with voice mail. Marble bathroom has large glass window (with blinds) looking into bedroom. Makeup mirror, weight scale, bathrobes, and slippers. Minibar. Includes exclusive Executive Lounge services. Complimentary Western buffet breakfast, and bottled water.

Astor Executive Room


		One queen bed. City view. Located on floor 2. 25 square meters (269 square feet). Classic décor with antique-style furniture, and windows that open. Satellite TV with premium channels such as CNN and ESPN. DVD player. Fax machine, computer, complimentary wired (high-speed) Internet access, and multi-line phone with voice mail. Minibar. Marble bathroom with telephone, separate shower/tub, weight scale, makeup mirror, bathrobes, and slippers. Complimentary Western buffet breakfast, and bottled water. Includes exclusive Executive Lounge services. Welcome fruit. Complimentary newspaper.

Celebrity Room


		One king bed. View of the interior Celebrity Hall. Located on floors 3–5. 45 square meters (484 square feet). Classic décor with antique-style furniture, and windows that open. Satellite TV with premium channels such as CNN and ESPN. DVD player. Complimentary wired (high-speed) Internet access, multi-line phone, and fax machine. Minibar. Marble bathroom with shower/tub combination, weight scale, makeup mirror, bathrobes, and slippers. Complimentary Western buffet breakfast. Complimentary bottled water. Complimentary newspaper.

Deluxe Twin Room


		Two single beds or two double beds. View of the interior Celebrity Hall. Located on floors 3–5. 35 square meters (377 square feet). Classic décor with antique style furniture, and windows that opens. Satellite TV with premium channels such as CNN and ESPN. Wired (high-speed) Internet access (surcharge), andmulti-line phone. Minibar. Marble bathroom with telephone, shower/tub combination, weight scale, makeup mirror, bathrobes (on request), and slippers. Complimentary bottled water. Complimentary newspaper.

Richard Suite


		One king bed. City and river or Bund views. Located on floor 3. 110 square meters (1,184 square feet). Victorian-style décor. Separate sitting area with Shanghai-style furniture. Large wood desk with chair. Satellite TV with premium channels such as CNN and ESPN. DVD player. Fax machine, computer, complimentary high-speed Internet access, and multi-line phone with voice mail. Complimentary newspaper, bottled water, and welcome fruit basket. Minibar. Bathroom with bidet, weight scale, makeup mirror, bathrobes, slippers, and separate jetted tub and shower. Includes access to Executive Lounge and its exclusive check-in/out services.

Astor Suite


		One king bed. City and river or Bund views. Located on floor 2. 85 square meters (915 square feet). Victorian-style décor. Separate sitting area with European antique-style furniture, and windows that open. Large wood desk with chair. Satellite TV with premium channels such as CNN and ESPN. DVD player. Fax machine, computer, complimentary wired (high-speed) Internet access, and multi-line phone with voice mail. Complimentary newspaper, bottled water, and welcome fruit basket. Minibar. Bathroom with weight scale, makeup mirror, bathrobes, slippers, and separate jetted tub and shower. Includes access to Executive Lounge and its exclusive check-in/out services. Complimentary Western buffet breakfast, and bottled water.

Penthouse


		One queen bed. Located on floor 6. 25 square metres (269 square feet). Classic ancient Chinese décor with antique style furnishing. Air conditioning. Cable/satellite TV with premium channels such as CNN and ESPN. Multi-line direct-dial phone. Wired (high-speed) Internet access (surcharge). Minibar and coffee/tea maker. Marble bathroom with phone, handheld showerhead, scale, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Bathroom scale. Makeup mirror. Complimentary bottled water. Complimentary newspaper.

Show all Rooms Hide Rooms

There is only room left for . More rooms of this type may be available at higher rates. There are only rooms left for . More rooms of this type may be available at higher rates.

Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Pets not allowed
Check-out time is noon
Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Airport shuttle fee: CNY 600
- Fee for high-speed Internet (wired) in business center: CNY 0.8 (for 1 minutes, rates may vary)
- Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): CNY 0.8 (for 1 minutes, rates may vary)
- Buffet breakfast fee: CNY 118 per person (approximate amount)
- Rollaway bed fee: CNY 150 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Accessibility Options

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.

Accessible path of travel
Accessible bathroom

In-room accessibility

Property Amenities

Astor House Hotel, with its Victorian- and Baroque-style architecture dating back 160 years, was formerly known as the Richard Hotel, one of the first Western hotels in China. Though renovations have updated the amenities, the hotel maintains is original architecture. Astor House Hotel offers a restaurant, bar, and coffee shop. Business amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access and meeting rooms for small groups. This three-star property provides an airport shuttle and free parking for guests.

24-hour front desk
Air-conditioned public areas
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Total number of rooms - 130
Audio-visual equipment
Ballroom(s)
Banquet facilities
Number of floors - 6
Bar/lounge
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Beauty services
Business services
Cell phone/mobile rental
Coffee shop or café
Complimentary newspapers in lobby
Computer rental
Concierge desk
Currency exchange
Doorman/doorwoman
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Elevator/lift
Elevator/lift attendant
Event catering
Exhibit space
Express check-in
Express check-out
Gift shops or newsstand
Hair salon

Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
Internet access in public areas - high speed
Internet access in public areas - surcharge
Internet access - wireless
Tours/ticket assistance
One meeting/conference room
Rooftop terrace
Luggage storage
Health club
Laundry facilities
Shopping on site
Business center
Limo or Town Car service available
Massage - spa treatment room(s)
Multilingual staff
Parking (free)
Secure parking
Parking limited (free)
Porter/bellhop
Restaurant(s) in hotel
Room service (limited hours)
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Secretarial services
Security guard
Shoe shine
Tour assistance
Translation services
Wedding services

Show all property amenities Hide property amenities

Astor House Hotel, Shanghai, China, Property Amenities Lobby

Rooms

Astor House Hotel has 130 guestrooms, including three types of suites. Each guestroom includes high-speed Internet access and a satellite TV with premium cable channels such as ESPN and CNN.

Room Amenities

Premium television channel(s)
Blackout drapes/curtains
Climate control
Air conditioning
Complimentary newspaper
Multi-line phone
Direct-dial phone
Complimentary bottled water
Minibar
Wake-up calls
Daily housekeeping
Turndown service
Makeup/shaving mirror
In-room massage available
Sewing kit

Slippers
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Shower/tub combination
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
ESPN
Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
Electronic/magnetic keys
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window opens
Desk
Cribs (infant beds) available
Smoking permitted
Satellite television service
In-room safe

Show all room amenities Hide room amenities

Dining

Richard's Old Bar - Outfitted with wood floors and pictures of Old Shanghai. Offers a selection of whiskeys and liquors. Internet access (surcharge) also available.

Richard's Restaurant - Decorated in Baroque style. Serves traditional Asian, Shanghainese cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is served in the Peacock Hall. Open early morning till early evening.

Richard's Coffee Bar - Lobby café serving cocktails, coffee, and food. Open early morning till early evening.

Shanghai Morning - Well-known Shanghai restaurant; Shanghai and Western food.

Peakcock Hall - A functional banquet hall with a capacity of 100 people.

Show dining options Hide dining options

Astor House Hotel, Shanghai, China, Dining Restaurant

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Astor House Hotel

4.0

out of 5

avg. guest rating

Write a review of this hotel

You may be required to sign in to verify your stay.

Showing 1 - 10 results (of 49) · See more Astor House Hotel reviews

A Traveler from Shanghai, China

4.0

out of 5

“Good localisation but not renovated room”

We stayed in Astor hotel for 7 days. Hotel is based in the city center, the front desk speaks english. The room was clean but quite old, internet is quite expensive 20 dollars a day.

Area recommendations

The area is nice next to all city atraction, and the most turistic part of the town

Eli W from Aventura, florida

5.0

out of 5

“The best in Shaghai”

The htel was great, best location and very nice architecture, it is like stepping back in time, i was very impressed with the list of gusets that stayed in the hotel in the past the rooms were very clean and the staff did a good job, i would reccomende the hotel .

Area recommendations

the Bund is the best area to stay in Shanghai, but just don't let all the Toots and vendors that are trying to sell you things bother you.

james m from naples,fl

5.0

out of 5

“A true piece of Shanghai history...”

A place for those of you who wish to step back in time with modern annuities.. A true gem that will always be my choice in Shanghai...

A Traveler from Michigan

4.0

out of 5

“Old fasioned - for good and bad”

Spent three nights here. First, if you like a nice big room with high ceilings and old-world charm, this is for you. My room, a Richard Executive was beautiful. Hardwood floor, area rug, lots of open space with a very modern, big, well appointed bathroom. That said the TV is about a mile away from the bed. There is a DVD player provided. However, getting everything to work properly was maddening. I had people in the room twice to get things going and I usually have no problem with tech. If you like your hotel with a nice high-end bar and plush seating in the lobby, this is not your place. The lobby, although grand, is spartan. The bar and little cafe are nice, if a bit musty. You can tell they are rarely busy and were empty most of the time I was there. I ordered a hamburger in the bar one afternoon and it was ghastly. Couldn't get past the first bite. The staff is nice and their English is reasonably good. The hotel is only 4 or 5 stories and if you've been to Shanghai you know that honking one's horn every 30 seconds or so is a practice passionately embraced by CHinese drivers. And it goes on all night. So pack your ear plugs, as I always do.No need for converters, your US plugs will work. Great location, right in the Bund, right at the Budai bridge. All things considered, for the price this hotel is a great value. I will stay again.

A Traveler

4.0

out of 5

“Great location”

Staff was very helpful and friendly.

Rich from Oregon

4.0

out of 5

“Good value”

A little like an old dowager - comfortable but past her prime. Location couldn't be better - a 5 minute walk to the Bund. My wife and I spent a week in one of the "executive suites" which was huge and comfortable. Bathroom had a entire wall of glass which was a bit unfomfortable until we noticed that it had an electrically operated privacy shade we could use. A very large staff that made genuine efforts to be helpful. Not always successful because of the language barrier. Price was right however and all in all we highly recommend it.

A Traveler from Plano, TX

4.0

out of 5

“Good value at a great location”

The Astor House Hotel is a historical landmark and is a two-minute-walk from the Bund. Just walk over the bridge (Wai Bai Du Qiao) across the Suzhou Creek and you’re right into the thick of the action... the Bund is such a wonderful sight at night. There is also a nearby subway station (Tiantong Road) on the new line 10. We were lucky enough to get an upgrade from a Celebrity room to an Executive room and so we had more space and comfort. Considering the very reasonable price found on Expedia, I found this overall deal to be a great value for Shanghai. While the interior style was very much reminiscent of an old European building, we had all the amenities of a modern hotel. The bathroom had both a bath tub and a shower. Internet was available for free in the room, though it required an Ethernet cable (provided), a common occurrence in China. The service was good, the staff quite professional and there was no issue with English at this hotel. In conclusion, I recommend this hotel for international travelers looking to stay right by the Bund at a reasonable price.

Edgar V from McKinney, Texas

5.0

out of 5

“They don't build'em like this anymore...”

Shanghai's Astor House Hotel is not for everyone... but perfect for me. I'm a believer in saving architectural treasures and a history buff, so I was impressed with the Astor before stepping on its wood and marble floors. After nine evenings, I was also impressed with how the hotel's staff embraces and accentuates the Astor's majestic character... like chosen stewards on a mission of operating, maintaining and sharing a national treasure. My fiancee and I stayed in one of the Celebrity rooms... where Albert Einstein once stayed. The room was fantastic... wood floors displaying craftsmanship in construction and design... and the room was mammoth in size and comfort... antique furniture... tall ceilings... good air conditioning... windows that open... and a bathroom that was very modern in contrast to the rest of the room. The room was a bit noisy... three stories from the busy Shanghai streets... sandwiched between ballrooms in which weddings, reunions and business was conducted every evening. My fiancee walked up or down the stairs to view weddings from the hallways.... to see the people dressed in elegant attire perfectly suited to the hotel's dignity. I had to drag her back to the room more than once... afraid she would invite herself to the festivities... and now she wants us to return for our future wedding. My fiancee and I will be back... and that is the ultimate compliment.

Area recommendations

Across the street from the Astor is the Russian embassy, also a 19th century building. There are guards... so not even my brazen fiancee tried to take an uninvited tour... but she was tempted... and at every turn in this city of wonders were other adventures waiting for exploring. Twice we walked back into the old streets of colonial Shanghai and ate dinner... something not advised for the faint of heart. There is a lot of western influence in Shanghai... imagine my pleasure of downing ice cold Corona and crisp veggie pizza at the Astor after exploring the adjacent Bund and viewing the awesome river scenery. If you like beer, try Shanghai's own brands... very good ! As for food, anything is available in this city... most of it very good and reasonably priced. There is shopping for anyone from cheap tourist stuff to designer labels... and at a new mall, I treated my fiancee to her first cinema experience involving an IMAX screen and 3-D. Shanghai is beautiful with landscaped streets and public areas that hypnotize you with modern skyscrapers, cleanliness, safety and ease of transportation. Recommended is a double-decker sightseeing bus to tour the city... then choosing where to go and what to do... you'll never run out of options ranging from Shanghai's museum, Chinese pavilion, Oriental Pearl Tower, a river cruise, The Bund... there is more to see, do and experience in this city than possible in nine days... I know because we tried and will be back some day soon!

A Traveler from Washington, D.C.

3.0

out of 5

“Not luxe but servicable”

Although the hotel is tired and has seen better days, the location was convenient to the Bund (although there is nowhere in the immediate neighborhood to eat) and they readily upgraded us to a suite for much less than the rates posted on the web. The staff was eager to please and very helpful, although the English of most of them was not strong. For the money, a comfortable and useful place to stay to see the sights in Shanghai. No pool or other amenities that make you want to spend time at the hotel, though.

Area recommendations

The Bund, Xintiandi/ French Concession -- interesting shops and restaurants galore, wish we'd been closer to either of them

Alex B from Korea

4.0

out of 5

“Reasonable choice for short travel”

Comfortable location, spacious rooms, friendly personnel

Area recommendations

Comfortable location, spacious rooms, friendly personnel

Dining

Not easy at all

Back to Hotel Details

Showing 1 - 10 results (of 49) · See more Astor House Hotel reviews

Map

Recently Viewed

Astor House Hotel

Shanghai property near Peace Hotel

Hotels in Shanghai

3 Star Hotels in Shanghai

Hotels in Hong Kou - The North Bund

Hotels near Metro City

Independent Hotels in Shanghai