What I Think of The Bund Hotel in Shanghai, China

A few days after we landed in the stunning city of Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang, we went on a 2-hour 30-minute bus ride to Shanghai, the largest city in China by population and the second-most densely populated city in the world.

From Hangzhou’s sprawling scenery and admirable infrastructure, the ride provided an unhindered view of Shanghai’s equally formidable edifices and skyscrapers mixed with equally cared for scenery and waterfronts.

That’s why when we were scheduled to visit The Bund, a highly-recommended attraction that’s a fitting fusion of both worlds, I for one, can’t wait for it to actually, happen.

Tutapel near the Orient Pearl Tower just opposite of The Bund

It was already nighttime when we arrived at The Bund Hotel located along Guangdong Road in the Huangpu District. The hotel lighting, for instance, added a splash of elegance to the exterior which was of course more of a necessity rather than of sheer opulence.

The Bund Hotel at night

As we maneuvered our luggage from the lobby to the lift and finally to the hallway, I can’t help but remember that Hollywood film that underscored the importance of a “hotel’s soul” when choosing accommodations.

Mark Harmon, founder of Auberge Resorts, a chain of luxury boutique properties throughout North and Central America even gave a speech about this concept in a TEDx Talk dubbed “The Soul of a Hotel.”

Hallway at The Bund Hotel in Shanghai

For me, the best way to discover this is to focus on how your room makes you feel.

Welcome to our room!

Our assigned room at The Bund Hotel in Shanghai

When we stepped inside the room, my initial reaction was that the space was bigger than I expected. Though it looked kinda dated, it still exuded an elegant feel thanks to the furniture choice and accessories.

What I assume to be the Deluxe Room at The Bund Hotel in Shanghai

Tutapel’s Customary Pose at The Bund Hotel in Shanghai

Tutapel browsing through a magazine inside The Bund Hotel in Shanghai

Chillaxin’ at The Bund Hotel in Shanghai

What’s new Tutapel?

The Deluxe Bathroom

A huge bathroom was certainly something to be glad about. The gleaming white tub was a welcome sight as well as a clean glass-encased shower.

Full Bathroom View of The Bund Hotel in Shanghai Courtesy of Agoda.com

Yeah, baby, there’s a tub at The Bund Hotel in Shanghai

Glass-encased shower at The Bund Hotel in Shanghai

Freebies on a brown marble countertop…

Complimentary Toiletries at The Bund Hotel in Shanghai

Bathroom Shot at The Bund Hotel Courtesy of Agoda.com

The Bund Hotel Resto

The Bund Hotel offered appetizing Breakfast spreads that fused both Western and Chinese dishes. Our palates appreciated the food choices, textures, and tastes in this hotel rather than the menu made available in our hotel in Hangzhou which overflowed in unfamiliar spices and veggie dishes.

Gorgeous Resto Inside The Bund Hotel in Shanghai

The place to be for special brekkie requests at The Bund Hotel Resto in Shanghai

Fresh Salad Bar at The Bund Hotel Resto in Shanghai

Refreshing Watermelons at The Bund Hotel Restaurant in Shanghai

Scrumptious Waffles at The Bund Hotel Restaurant in Shanghai

Butter & Jelly Station at The Bund Hotel Restaurant in Shanghai

Cereals Bar at The Bund Hotel in Shanghai

Wet Bar at The Bund Hotel in Shanghai

Meats and Cheese Section at The Bund Hotel Restaurant in Shanghai

A Closer Look at the thinly-sliced meats at The Bund Hotel Restaurant in Shanghai

A Closer Look at my favorite chunk of Blue Cheese at The Bund Hotel Restaurant in Shanghai

Sushi & Sauces at The Bund Hotel Restaurant in Shanghai

Warm, toasty and flaky croissant at The Bund Hotel Restaurant in Shanghai

A Basket of Sweet Bread at The Bund Hotel Restaurant in Shanghai

I just love good old fashioned bacon with white bread! Yum!

Hot Food Buffet Section at The Bund Hotel Resto in Shanghai

What’s not to like about sweet potatoes and corn?

Steamed Buns (Cuapao) reminiscent of that scene where San Chai gave Dao Ming Si these delish pieces of bread during their date

Hard-boiled eggs galore @ The Bund Hotel Resto in Shanghai

Brekkie Plate # 1:

Hoarding on Fresh Salads with my fave croissant on the side washed down by a glass of tomato juice

Aside from good food, The Bund Hotel staff proved friendly and accommodating to the extent of suggesting new places to visit and hot spots to check out.