Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan Brings an Urban Riverside Retreat to the Huangpu River

The opening of Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan marks the start of a new era for Waldorf Astoria in China, embodying the brand’s timeless elegance and the spirit of modern Shanghai.

Design:
- Architecture by Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), inspired by the sleek contours of a cruise ship.
- Interiors by Cheng Chung Design (CCD), blending pearl-white palettes with emerald, terracotta, and amber accents.
- Motifs: Sail (nautical elegance) and Peacock (a nod to Waldorf’s iconic Peacock Alley).

Ambience:
- Curved glass façades and custom metal panels reflect greenery and river views.
- At night, the hotel glows as a luminous riverside beacon.

Signature Spaces:
- Peacock Alley VIP Room with embroidered peacock murals.
- Grand ballroom with sweeping installations echoing water’s fluidity.
- Atrium greenhouse framing a storied Waldorf clock, continuing a tradition since 1893.

Guest Experience:
- 204 rooms and suites, most with large balconies overlooking the Huangpu River and West Bund skyline.
- Dining: ARAME and Fu Cheng restaurants, designed with CAP Atelier and lighting by Tino Kwan.

Brand Vision:
- Embodies Waldorf Astoria’s timeless elegance while embracing Shanghai’s modern energy.
- A sanctuary where the city’s pulse meets riverside serenity.

✨ Big Picture: The Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan is more than a hotel — it’s a symbol of Shanghai’s evolving luxury landscape, merging Art Deco heritage with contemporary design, and offering guests a tranquil yet vibrant retreat on the riverfront.