Wanda Hotels & Resorts made its grand debut in Shanghai with its flagship hotel, Wanda Reign on the Bund, opened on 18 June 2016. It is the 51st hotel of the group and the third hotel of its ultra-luxury hotel brand – Wanda Reign, after Wuhan and Chengdu. Wanda Reign on the Bund sets spectacular new standards in design, luxury and comfort, and has been meticulously designed and built to showcase the latest embodiment of Wanda excellence.
Grandly situated along the iconic Huangpu River, Wanda Reign on the Bund enjoys magnificent views of The Bund, Huangpu River and Pudong skyline. Guests can conveniently walk to the hotel’s historic neighbors, the ancient Yu Garden and City God Temple. The hotel is 42 kilometers from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 16 kilometers from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, and 6.4 kilometers from Shanghai Railway Statio
The hotel exterior was designed by celebrated British architectural firm, Foster and Partners. The designers combined and infused unique patterns and textures inspired by old Shanghai elements and classical architecture to create a stunning new landmark along The Bund. Designed by Wanda Design Institute, the hotel’s interior has been finely crafted over a period of three years. The design has inherited the elegance of Shanghai’s cultural art elements from the 1920s and 1930s, such as magnolias and traditional Suzhou embroidery.
The hotel features 193 luxurious guestrooms including 14 uniquely designed suites, ranging from 45 square meters to 288 square meters, with stunning views of The Bund, Huangpu River, Pudong skyline and the ancient Yu Garden. Each guestroom is well equipped with an innovative digital control system, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and an iPad smart in-room control including in-room dining ordering function. Each room door is fitted with a digital mini screen peephole, with images that can be viewed on the in-room LCD TV.
Located at the top of the hotel building (20th floor), the 288-square-meter Chairman Suite has the most breathtaking views of the historic Bund, Huangpu River and Pudong skyline.
Adhering to the Wanda Reign brand principles of honoring traditional Chinese hospitality values, Wanda Reign on the Bund offers a world-class butler service to meet the guests’ every need with flawless professionalism. “Reign Angel” presents an incomparable guest arrival and departure experience. “Tea Journey” showcases well-known Chinese hospitality, as well as the Wanda Reign assurance of an outstanding luxury stay experience.
The hotel offers a premium collection of cuisine choices, ambiances, discreet services and the best culinary team in the city. It features four restaurants, one lounge and a rooftop club including MARC restaurant, which is led by the most celebrated and legendary Michelin-starred French chef, Marc Meneau; Café Reign, an all-day-dining restaurant; RIVER DRUNK, a Huaiyang Chinese restaurant; HE Japanese Restaurant and Lobby Lounge.
Founded in 2012, Wanda Hotels & Resorts, headquartered in Beijing, is an international luxury hotel management company dedicated to providing profound Chinese cultural experiences and attentive guest services to travelers worldwide. It manages four brands under its portfolio: the top luxury brand Wanda Reign, luxury brand Wanda Vista, deluxe brand Wanda Realm and the four-star standard brand Wanda Jin. By the end of 2016, Wanda Hotels & Resorts will have over 100 high-end hotels in China, including business hotels and resorts under the management of over a dozen international hotel brands, and self-owned and managed hotels. By the end of 2020, Wanda Hotels & Resorts will own and manage over 160 hotels around the world, including Wanda Vista Hotels in London, Chicago, Los Angeles, Sydney and Gold Coast.