The 25 best luxury hotels in Shanghai

Sukhothai Shanghai

Stylish. Charming. Super soft mattresses. The Sukhothai Shanghai is located in the Jingan District, just 1.2 km from People's Square. It features a fitness centre, a bar, and two restaurants.

Guests of this hotel will be within walking distance of East Nanjing Road's Pedestrian Street and other area attractions. Both a front desk and a concierge are available at all times at this lodging.

The hotel is located 1.4 km from Xintiandi. Sukhothai Shanghai is located only 13 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

Kerry Hotel

The Kerry Hotels by Shangri-La are a newer brand that focuses on providing high-end accommodations in convenient downtown locations. All 574 rooms and suites look out over the city or a nearby park. There are large, luxurious bathrooms and a contemporary Asian vibe throughout the lodgings.

You can't get much more central than the Kerry Hotel in Pudong, which is located right next to Century Park.

There are two great places to eat at the Kerry: An extensive buffet and a deli, The Cook features show kitchens where chefs prepare dishes in various international cuisines. In-house butchering and an extensive meat-centric menu distinguish the steakhouse known as The Meat at this hotel.

Guests can enjoy yoga, spinning, and aerobics classes. There is a tennis court and basketball court at the hotel, and they are both open and lit until 11 p.m.

One of the largest hotel gyms in the city is waiting for you to work out after a meal at The Meat or The Cook: a whopping 65,000 square feet (6,000 square metres) across three floors! (with a sauna and steam room).

Jing Jiang Hotel

Politicians and world leaders frequent this historic hotel, which is comprised of three European-style apartment buildings from the early 20th century and is surrounded by manicured lawns.

Located on Maoming Road in the French Concession, not far from the fantastic shopping on Huaihai Road, this hotel is a convenient base from which to explore Shanghai.

The rooms and suites here are spacious and luxurious, but before you book, make sure you know which ones don't have a view. Rooms are contemporary with nice luxury features like marble bathrooms, large flat-screen TVs, and deep bathtubs. However, the public areas and restaurant/bar / pool area all exude old Shanghai style.

Shanghai EDITION

The Shanghai EDITION is a 4-star hotel in Shanghai that offers rooms with free WiFi and is located within a 5-minute walk of the Bund. The property is located about 1.2 km from People's Square and Yu Garden and is a minute's walk from the pedestrian Street on East Nanjing Road.

Each unit has central air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee maker, a hot tub, a desk, and upscale toiletries from a popular brand. There is a bathtub in the attached private bathroom.

There is a spa and live entertainment each night at this hotel. There is a subway stop two minutes away, at the intersection of Nanjing East Road and Line 2, serving both lines.

The Middle House

The Middle House provides accommodations in Shanghai with a bar, private parking, and a terrace, all within 1.4 km of People's Square. The property features a restaurant, complimentary bicycles, a gym, and an indoor pool.

There is a 24-hour front desk, room service, and currency exchange available to guests. In some of the rooms, you can even find a full kitchen complete with an oven and a minibar.

A continental or cooked-to-order breakfast is available at the hotel. A sauna is available for use in the Middle House.