The 25 best luxury hotels in Shanghai
The ultimate list of Shanghai luxury hotels
If you’re looking for a luxury hotel in Shanghai, you’ve come to the right place. Shanghai has no shortage of excellent five-star hotels, all with their own quirks and unique features.
We’ve put together the ultimate list of luxurious hotels in Shanghai to make your stay one to remember.
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PuLi Hotel and Spa
In spite of its central Shanghai location, the PuLi Hotel and Spa's luxurious amenities and urban resort vibe will make you feel like you've escaped the city.
To unwind completely, take advantage of the hotel's spacious and luxurious rooms, restaurant with a Michelin star, 24-hour butler service, and state-of-the-art health club, which features an infinity pool overlooking Jing'An Park.
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Amanyangyun
It takes less than an hour to drive to this ultra-luxury resort from Shanghai's city centre. It is comprised of 13 Ming and Qing dynasty villas that were painstakingly dismantled and reassembled in their current form outside of Fuzhou.
In addition to the renovated villas, the resort also features brand-new suites and pavilions that are connected to the original buildings via covered walkways.
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Radisson Collection Shanghai
This is a lovely place to live. Historic. Super soft mattresses. Located in a tranquil area of Shanghai, the Radisson Blu Plaza Xing Guo Hotel boasts 70,000 square metres of landscaped gardens. The hotel has several meeting rooms and an indoor pool.
Only a ten-minute stroll from both Jiaotong University and the subway station, the Radisson Blu Plaza Xing Guo Hotel Shanghai offers luxurious accommodations and modern conveniences (lines 10 & 11). Free high-speed Internet access and flat-screen TVs are included in the hotel's chic air-conditioned rooms.
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The Langham Shanghai
This famous hotel welcomes adventurers and culture vultures to its location in Xintiandi, a popular Shanghai shopping and dining district.
The Langham is 20 stories of tranquil luxury just a few minutes walk from the bustling shopping and sightseeing along the Bund. Each room is a luxurious retreat, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows, a marble bathroom, a plush carpet, and other fine touches.
Cachet al Fresco and XTD Elevated offer outdoor dining with an exotic twist, while the award-winning Cachet Martini Bar is not to be missed for a more laid-back experience.
The hotel features several restaurants, including the formal Cachet Lobby Lounge, renowned for its Afternoon Tea; the Michelin-starred T'ang Court, serving authentic Chinese and classic Cantonese cuisine; and the more relaxed Cachet, serving a fusion of Asian and Western fare.
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Marriott Shanghai Hongqiao
The lobby and main entrance of this Marriot property, like those of the other properties in the chain, are designed to stun and impress. Luxurious rooms with high ceilings, contemporary furnishings, and premium in-room amenities exude an air of understated opulence.
The Marriott Café has a Mediterranean theme, the Champions bar serves international fare and hosts live entertainment, the Gourmet Shop sells freshly baked bread and Afternoon Tea, and the Manhattan Steakhouse offers Western-inspired dishes in a more traditional East-meets-West atmosphere.
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Wanda Reign on the Bund
This new five-star hotel in Shanghai is rumoured to have cost in the neighbourhood of £400 million, and it is the pet project of Wang Sicong, the son of China's richest man. This self-styled seven-star hotel aims to compete with hotels like the Burj Al Arab, with a slew of spectacular restaurants, gloriously OTT rooms, and city views.
This is one of the most expensive hotels in Shanghai, so only book here if you’re out to impress, or just can’t bear having gone for the cheaper option!
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W Shanghai
The W Shanghai - The Bund, with its breathtaking vistas of the Huangpu River and the developing North Bund in Puxi, captures the fascinating intersection of ancient Chinese traditions and cutting-edge, modern technology.
Conveniently located near the heart of Bund and Waibaidu Bridge, the hotel is only a 10-minute stroll away. City God Temple, People's Square, and West Nanjing Road are only a 5-minute and 10-minute drive from the hotel, respectively.
The 5-star Shanghai hotel has both an outdoor pool and an indoor heated pool for guests to enjoy. Within walking distance (200 m) is the International Cruise Terminal Subway Station (line 12).
The hotel's location on the banks of the Huangpu River means that visitors can take a stroll along the river while taking in the breathtaking panorama of the Pudong skyline and the Oriental Pearl Tower.
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Yunhe Yebo
This luxury Shanghai hotel near Disneyland offers free WiFi, a restaurant, and room service around the clock. There is a fitness centre and a children's club at the hotel. The hotel offers comfortable, air-conditioned rooms that are equipped with a range of amenities, including a work desk, a kettle, a refrigerator, a minibar, a safe, a television, and a private bathroom with a shower.
Shanghai Disneyland is only 16 kilometres away, while the Shanghai New International Expo Centre is 32 kilometres away, and the Shanghai World Financial Centre SWFC is 38 kilometres away from the Yunhe Yebo Hotel (Shanghai International Tourism Resort Pudong Airport).
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Yangtze Boutique Shanghai
The Yangtze Boutique Shanghai, located just 30 metres from the People's Square metro station in the heart of Shanghai, is a fusion of 1930s Shanghai charm and 21st-century luxuries (lines 1, 2 and 8). It has a fitness centre and an elegant ballroom for entertaining guests.
Nearby attractions include the Shanghai Art Museum, the Shanghai Grand Theatre, and the People's Park. A trip to The Bund will take you no more than 10 minutes. The hotel is located 45 minutes from Pudong International Airport and 50 minutes from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport by car.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fairmont Peace Hotel
Formerly known as the Cathay Hotel, the Peace Hotel is the other original luxury hotel in Shanghai, and it has long vied with the Park Hotel to be considered the best hotel on the Bund in Shanghai.
It occupies a beautiful old building on the Bund. The rooms and suites at the Peace Hotel, which is now a Fairmont property, combine cutting-edge comfort with period touches. Bathrooms in each room are spacious and decorated with marble and chrome, and they are equipped with every conceivable convenience.
With only 279 rooms (39 of which are suites), the hotel provides a more intimate stay than many of the city's other five-star establishments. The most basic rooms look out onto an interior courtyard, while the suites and deluxe rooms can look out onto the city, the Bund, or the river.
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Banyan Tree
Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund is located on the Huangpu River, roughly two kilometres from the historic Bund. Due to its slightly removed location, the property, and especially many of the rooms and suites, offer a fantastic panoramic view.
People from all over the world stay at this hotel because it is one of the best in the city. Relax on sun loungers by the ultra-chic indoor swimming pool. Alternately, visit the three-story spa for a relaxing massage, facial, or full-body treatment.
The luxurious beds are dressed in smooth silk sheets and upholstered headboards that are reminiscent of imperial China. Suites here are extravagant to the extreme, with features like plunge pools and floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Hotel Indigo Shanghai
There is no better place to stay than this hip boutique Shanghai hotel's prime location on the Bund, making it easy to explore the rest of the city on foot. Like all Hotel Indigo locations, this one successfully incorporates the surrounding community into its design.
The lobby, which was once river docks, features rusty rickshaws and shipyard scraps, and the rooms, which feature local artwork and images, both serve to remind guests of the area's rich history.
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Capella Shanghai
Capella Shanghai's Jian Ye Li is just 0.6 km from the Zhaojiabang station on Lines 7 and 9 in the district of Xuhui, which is a cultural preservation zone. The Shanghai Bund is only 2.5 kilometres away.
Each villa has its private courtyard, living room, and entertainment room with a 55-inch flat-screen TV and a branded sound system. The bedrooms are decorated in calming tones of pale green and dark wood and feature a writing desk, walk-in closet, and bespoke furniture.
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Waldorf Astoria
The Waldorf Astoria is a popular choice among China's high rollers due to its stunning location on two elegant buildings overlooking the Bund river and proximity to the serene Yu Garden and Pudong Riverside Promenade.
Every one of the 206 suites offers spectacular views of the river and the surrounding city, in addition to high-end conveniences like free WiFi, minibars, soundproof walls, and flat-screen TVs.
Beautiful floral arrangements, marble bathrooms, silk bedcovers, and plush four-poster beds are just some of the luxurious touches that can be found in the hotel's suites and rooms, which are thoughtfully decorated in a blend of neoclassical design and Oriental accents.
In addition to superb amenities and breathtaking vistas, guests can dine at one of six exceptional restaurants. Grand Brasserie, which overlooks a beautiful garden and is perfect for families, Pelham, which serves exquisite French cuisine, Wei Jing Ge, which serves traditional Chinese fare, and Long Bar, a favourite of Martini aficionados.
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Grand Hyatt
This hotel, which occupies floors 53 through 87 of the prestigious Jin Mao Tower (itself 88 stories tall), enjoys unparalleled panoramas of the entire city. This 548-room hotel can be found in the heart of Pudong's financial and commercial district, Lujiazui.
The Grand Hyatt Shanghai, the crown jewel of Hyatt International in China (though not quite as good as its Park Hyatt sibling, cf infra), provides superior service and amenities to international business travellers.
The hotel is a landmark because it features one of the largest food and beverage operations within the Hyatt group, with no less than ten unique restaurants and bars.
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