The Longemont Shanghai

The Longemont Shanghai Overview

First Impressions

Walking into The Longemont Shanghai, you immediately sense this isn’t your typical five-star hotel — it’s got this understated elegance that feels more sophisticated than flashy. The lobby has this warm, residential feel that honestly surprised me, especially given its location on West Yan An Road in Changning district. You know what struck me most? The staff actually remembered my name after the first day, which doesn’t happen often at luxury hotels this size.

Location & Neighborhood

Here’s the thing about Changning — it’s where Shanghai locals actually want to live, not just where tourists end up. The Longemont sits perfectly positioned where you can walk to some incredible local restaurants (there’s this dumpling place two blocks away that I’m still dreaming about), but you’re also close enough to the French Concession and Jing’an that nothing feels out of reach. I mean, couples clearly get it — they rate this spot consistently high, and after spending time here, I totally understand why. The neighborhood has this lived-in authenticity that makes you feel like you’re experiencing real Shanghai, not just the tourist version.

The Rooms

The beds here are genuinely exceptional — I’m talking about the kind of sleep where you wake up confused about what time zone you’re in. The rooms themselves strike this perfect balance between luxury and comfort, with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the city beautifully. What I loved most was the attention to small details: the lighting actually works for reading, there are enough outlets near the bed, and the bathroom has proper water pressure (trust me, this matters more than you think when you’re jet-lagged). The design feels contemporary but not cold, if that makes sense.

Service & Amenities

The fact that this place has so many repeat guests tells you everything you need to know about the service level. The staff genuinely seems to care about getting things right — not in that overly formal way that can feel suffocating, but more like they actually want you to have a good time. The private parking is a huge plus if you’re planning to explore beyond the city center, and honestly, in Shanghai, that’s not something you should take for granted. Little touches like remembering your coffee preference or helping arrange dinner reservations without making it feel like a big production really add up.

Why Guests Love It

There’s something about The Longemont Shanghai that just works — maybe it’s the way it manages to feel both luxurious and approachable, or how the location gives you the best of both worlds between local life and tourist attractions. The combination of genuinely comfortable accommodations, thoughtful service, and that prime Changning location creates this experience where you’re not just staying somewhere, you’re actually living in Shanghai for a few days. It’s the kind of place where you find yourself already planning your next visit before you’ve even checked out.

The luxury concierge service in Shanghai secures couture shopping previews, chef’s table xiaolongbao tastings, and helicopter loops over Pudong.

The Longemont Shanghai Accommodations

Reviews of The Longemont Shanghai

• Xhris9 from Germany – 5 December 2024 (9/10)

  An excellent hotel in a quite good location depending where you need to go in Shanghai.
  10-15 walk to the metro otherwise directly located at one of the main roads.
  
  Very friendly and welcoming staff, great room and amazing facilities. Huge gym and a proper swimming pool.
  
  Definitely come back again.

• Tuong from Germany – 6 September 2024 (9/10)

  This was our 4th stay in this hotel and we would come again. The value for money is great. the front desk manager (only know him as uncle chen) was very helpful. Breakfast was huge and delicious.
  
  What could be improved: we had to 3 times the experience that the room card did not work and had to queue up every time to get access to our room…

• Philip from United Kingdom – 7 August 2024 (9/10)

  It was very convenient for where we wanted to go.
  
  What could be improved: Not much. Perhaps more places to sit in the lobby?

• Rob from New Zealand – 30 May 2024 (8/10)

  This was an exceptionally well appointed, large hotel, with Large rooms, and great comfort.
  
  What could be improved: WiFi was difficult to connect to.

• Anh from Belgium – 22 November 2023 (9/10)

  Everything

• Karena from Germany – 16 November 2023 (9/10)

  Very good breakfast
  
  What could be improved: I think the carpeting in the rooms could be replaced

• Adriana from Singapore – 13 November 2023 (8/10)

  Breakfast buffet selection was great, better than other hotels in Shanghai.
  
  Staff was very friendly
  
  What could be improved: Could have toiletries like toothbrush toothpaste.. more international channels, Netflix or YouTube integrated in the tv

• Widter from Austria – 20 September 2023 (8/10)

  It was my first time on the 33rd floor of any building. Very impressive.
  
  What could be improved: No breakfast included. The room next door was reconditioned, which was clearly audible at times.

• Karol from Netherlands – 30 July 2023 (9/10)

  View from windows, localisation
  
  What could be improved: Not correct information about dinner voucher.

• Elza from France – 15 July 2023 (9/10)

  Localisation is great and the view over the city was amazing from the 51st floor where was my room. Bed was very confortable
  
  What could be improved: Very few people speaking English, even at reception. Hopefully I was also speaking a bit of Chinese, but it could be difficult for people who don’t

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