The 25 best luxury hotels in Shanghai
Pudong Shangri-La
This huge luxury hotel in Shanghai (it has 950 rooms and suites) is split into two sections: the River Wing and the Grand Tower. Three hundred seventy-five of these rooms can be found in the hotel's Grand Tower, which serves essentially as the hotel's club level.
The suites are more spacious, more elegant, and more expensive, and they feature perks like lounge access and minibars. All of the guest rooms and suites at the Shangri-La feature the hotel's signature blend of traditional Western luxury and subtle Eastern accents.
There is a tennis court (available 24 hours a day) and fitness centres (accessible 24 hours a day) in each wing of the hotel.
Shanghai Peninsula
This sleek update on Art Deco design is spot on in every way. From the easy-to-use iPad controls in each room to the delectable pastries served at afternoon tea, nothing about this hotel, built to the exacting standards of the Peninsula hotel group, has been overlooked.
Bulgari Hotel Shanghai
The newest addition to the prestigious Bulgari Hotel and Resorts chain is sure to become the place to be for China's young, wealthy elite. The swanky amenities at this hotel include a spa in the basement and a breathtaking sundeck on the roof.
Mandarin Oriental
The Mandarin Oriental's location in the Lujiazui business district is more convenient for its clientele of busy executives. Still, the hotel's large, ultra-luxurious rooms, extensive facilities, and impeccable service are sure to impress any visitor who's willing to put in the extra effort.
The Mandarin Oriental is a luxury hotel in Shanghai worth paying a little extra for, mainly thanks to the unbelievable service – the staff will consistently go the extra mile to make your stay unforgettable.
Shangri-La hotel Jing An
On the other side of Shanghai, in the city's newest Jing An business district, is another excellent Shangri-La hotel. It's the centrepiece of a larger high-end complex that also includes apartments, offices, and chic boutiques.
The Jing An Shangri-La West Shanghai features 508 rooms and suites, all of which are located on the 30th to the 59th floors of a high building and come equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows that provide breathtaking vistas of the Shanghai skyline.
Rooms feature lots of white and other light colours, as well as modern, practical design elements. The bathrooms are like something out of a five-star spa, with heated marble floors, towel warmers, and even televisions embedded in the mirrors.
