MGM Shanghai West Bund

Character and identity

Opened in 2023 on the 57th-floor sky lobby of a tower above the West Bund, this is MGM's first non-gaming urban property and it leans hard into showbiz theatre: a nightly light show built around the lion at the entrance, a bespoke hotel theme song, and art commissioned to be touched and used rather than just looked at. The 219 rooms and suites run generously large by Shanghai standards (some entry categories hit 645 square feet), finished in natural woods with soft orange accents and big windows over the Huangpu River. Expect frequently changing menus, a bar with a themed augmented-reality card, a spa, and design-led dining.

Who's it for

Who's it for

Best for: Design-literate couples and creative travellers drawn to Shanghai's art-and-AI district rather than the classic centre. A strong fit for repeat visitors who already know the Bund and want something newer, more theatrical, more spacious, with riverside walking and gallery-hopping at the door.

Bottom line

What sets this place apart is the interactive, cross-medium art programme woven through every public space and menu, paired with rooms that are unusually large for the city. Book it if you want design theatre and river views over central convenience, push for a Huangpu-facing higher category, and plan to use the subway for trips into the older core.