A list by Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated February 2024.
We have created a list with the best five star hotels in Shanghai, China. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Luxury Hotel.Opened February 2023. Located in Shanghai, 1.7 km from Longhua Temple, MGM Shanghai West Bund provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. In a prime location in the Xuhui district, this hotel features a bar, as well as a hot tub. The hotel features an indoor pool, sauna, nightclub and room service. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Around-the-clock assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak English and Chinese. Shanghai South Railway Station is 3.6 km from MGM Shanghai West Bund, while Shanghai South Railway Station Metro Station is 6.2 km away. The nearest airport is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, 14 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Trendy. Great views. Luxurious living in the city is offered at The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong, a property with views of Huangpu River and The Bund. It boasts an indoor pool and exclusive spa. Designed in elegant Art Deco style, the air-conditioned rooms come with large clear windows and a flat-screen TV. Modern comforts include B&O sound systems. The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong is less than 500 metres from Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai World Financial Centre, Shanghai Centre and Shanghai Ocean Aquarium. It is about 4.5 km from the Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art. Lujiazui Subway Station (Line 2) is 650 metres away. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 40 minutes' drive from the hotel, while Pudong International Airport is 50 minutes' drive away. The Ritz-Carlton Spa features a 24-hour gym, relaxing massage treatments and a dry sauna. The hotel also conveniently provides a business centre, 24-hour room service and a 24-hour front desk. Scena Restaurant serves Italian dishes, while Jin Xuan Restaurant offers fine Cantonese dining. Other dining options include Flair, the highest rooftop restaurant & bar in China, and afternoon tea at Aura Lounge.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Opened August 2022. Located in Shanghai and with Lingang New City reachable within 5.8 km, Artyzen Lingang Shanghai provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. Well located in the Pudong district, this hotel offers a bar. The hotel features an indoor pool and room service. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. All rooms are fitted with a safety deposit box and selected rooms come with city views. At the hotel each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Artyzen Lingang Shanghai offers a children's playground. Speaking English and Chinese at the 24-hour front desk, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area. Shanghai Disneyland is 47 km from the accommodation, while Shanghai Maglev Pudong International Airport Station is 31 km away. The nearest airport is Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 26 km from Artyzen Lingang Shanghai.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Opened March 2021. Set in Shanghai, 32 km from Shanghai South Railway Station Metro Station, JW Marriott Shanghai Fengxian offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a terrace. Boasting a kids' club, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. Guests can enjoy Cantonese and Chinese dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Guests can enjoy the spa and wellness centre, take a dip into the indoor pool, organise trips at the tour desk, or rent a car to explore the surroundings. Guests at JW Marriott Shanghai Fengxian will be able to enjoy activities in and around Shanghai, like cycling. Speaking Mandarin and English, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area at the reception. Shanghai South Railway Station is 33 km from the accommodation, while Longhua Temple is 36 km from the property. The nearest airport is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, 36 km from JW Marriott Shanghai Fengxian.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Elegant. Rooftop bar. With over 9 decades of history, the iconic Fairmont Peace Hotel was a favourite with the local elite and foreign celebrities, including Charlie Chaplin. World-renowned Old Jazz Band and lavish art deco styles await guests. The hotel overlooks The Bund and Huangpu River. Luxurious rooms at Fairmont decorated in calming pastels feature a DVD player and flat-screen TV. An iPod dock and espresso machine are also included. En suite bathrooms offer upscale amenities and a bathtub for a pampering soak. Fairmont Peace Hotel is located right next the Bund and is a 5-minute walk from Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. It is a 20-minute ride from Hongqiao International Airport. Pudong International Airport is a 40-minute drive away. Guests can pamper themselves with a swim in the indoor pool or get a treatment at Willow Stream Spa. Surcharged Tai-chi classes are also available upon reservation. The hotel has a business centre and tour desk that takes care of guests’ requests and needs. Free parking is available. Fairmont has 6 restaurants and bars. Dragon Phoenix presents traditional Shanghainese cuisine. Cathay Room offers casual elegance with accomplished modern European cuisine. Jazz Bar is one of the most historic live music venues in Shanghai with the world famous Old Jazz Band performing daily. Victor’s offers light cuisine and sweet moments. Jasmine Lounge offers the finest afternoon tea, Saturday Tea Dance and Sunday Tea Jazz experiences. Fairmont Peace Hotel On the Bund (Start your own story with the BUND) is reducing the reliance on single-use plastics in their toiletries.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Hip. Superb interior design. Featuring free WiFi, The Shanghai EDITION offers rooms in Shanghai, only a 5-minute walk from the Bund. The property is situated just about 1-minute walk from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Road and about 1.2 km from People's Square and Yu Garden. The hotel features a hot tub and entertainment staff. Nanjing East Road Subway Station Line 10 and Line 2 is only a 2-minute walk away. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 20 km from the property, while Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 43 km from the property. The units features air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a hot tub, branded toiletries and a desk. The private bathroom is fitted with a bath. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. The hotel boasts ample public spaces including a range of flexible meeting and event spaces, a fully landscaped tropical rooftop garden with bars and open-air cinemas, a sunken pool overlooking the city, as well as a gym, spa and top floor terrace. There are 3 dining options on site. There is a signature Japanese restaurant HIYA on the 27th floor and Canton Disco, a Cantonese restaurant featuring 5 private dining rooms. The hotel also has a brasserie style all-day dining restaurant Shanghai Tavern, 3 lounge bars and 2 rooftop bars.Show full description
I rate this as the coolest, most well designed and romantic five-star hotel in Shanghai. WOW!
Luxury Hotel.Newly opened, November 2023. Atour S Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao Center Aegean features free WiFi throughout the property and views of city in Shanghai. The property is located 8.6 km from Shanghai South Railway Station Metro Station, 8.7 km from Shanghai South Railway Station and 10 km from Longhua Temple. The hotel features family rooms. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Speaking English and Chinese at the reception, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Jing'an Temple is 10 km from Atour S Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao Center Aegean, while Jade Buddha Temple is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, 5 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Superb breakfast. JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Shanghai Pudong is located on the bank of Huangpu River in Shanghai’s dynamic Pudong district and close to Lujiazui central business district. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. Each room is equipped with luxury branded mattresses, 55-inch flat screen TVs, goose down and feather quilt, coffee machines, branded stereo. Shanghai World Financial Centre SWFC is 2.3 km from the accommodation, while Jin Mao Tower is 2.8 km away. The nearest airport is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, 21 km from JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Shanghai Pudong. Hotel also has a fitness center, a SPA center, an indoor swimming pool, a spa massage pool and sauna rooms. Hotel has 6 dining outlets. Guests can enjoy authentic gourmet inspired by major merchant cities at Merchant Kitchen, premium beef and seafood at FLINT, exquisite Cantonese cuisines at Le Manoir Ling, and enjoy a glass of cocktail while appreciating the beauty of the Huangpu River at the rooftop bar.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Bulgari Hotel Shanghai has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Shanghai. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool and a hot tub. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Bulgari Hotel Shanghai provides some units with city views, and all rooms are fitted with a kettle. All guest rooms in the accommodation are fitted with free toiletries and an iPod docking station. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes continental, Italian and American options. Bulgari Hotel Shanghai offers a hammam. Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd. Is 1.6 km from the hotel, while People's Square is 2.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, 17 km from Bulgari Hotel Shanghai.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Charming. Great location. Popular among couples. Located beside the confluence of Suzhou Creek and Huangpu River, as well as the northern end of The Bund, Broadway Mansions Hotel is a nineteen-floor Art Deco hotel designed by Mr. Bright Fraser, an architecture icon from UK. The property boasts a gym, spa and wellness centre, library and 6 dining options. As the best view point on the bank of Huangpu River, Broadway Mansions Hotel is located opposite Waibaidu Bridge. It is a 5-minute walk from England Consulate and Lingshi Guandi, an 8-minute walk from The Bund Historical Museum and Huangpu Park. Pudong International Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Spacious guestrooms boast modern interiors with a touch of old-world charm. Coupled with vintage-style furnishings, each room has a minibar, TV with cable and satellite channels and clear windows that overlook both banks of Huangpu River. Free wired internet access is provided. Guests can relax in the sauna room, enjoy soothing massage treatment, or organise day trips at the tour desk. For anyone who fancies a game of billiards, there are table available. The hotel’s 6 dining options offer a wide variety of Japanese, Chinese and French cuisine. Drinks and live music can be enjoyed at the British Bar on the Bund.Show full description
One of the most CHARMING luxury hotels in Shanghai. It also has a great location.
Luxury Hotel.Luxurious. Great views. The Peninsula Shanghai is located directly opposite The Bund and a 5-minute walk from East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street Shopping District. It features a large indoor pool, a spa and a fitness centre. Free parking is provided and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. All guests can enjoy free welcome fruit, coffee and tea. Spacious guest rooms feature stylish interiors with modern furnishings. Each is well-equipped with a Nespresso coffee machine, an iPod dock, and a 46-inch plasma TV with cable channels. Guests can use the in-room fax/printer for free. Other amenities include a large work station, a personal safe and ironing equipment. The ample bathrooms include a spa bath and a separate shower and a tv. Massages and beauty treatments can be found at the Peninsula Spa by ESPA. Guests can work out at the fitness centre or swim at 25-metre lap pool. The staff at the tour desk can assist with making travel arrangements. Yilong Court serves a selection of Chinese dishes. European cuisine can be enjoyed at Sir Elly’s Restaurant. Sum up the day with drinks at the Compass Bar, and live music at Salon de Ning. Shanghai Peninsula is a 40-minute drive from Pudong Airport and a 30-minute drive from Hongqiao Airport.Show full description
This might be the most luxurious five-star hotel in Shanghai.
Luxury Hotel.Highly elegant. Good breakfast. Featuring an indoor pool, a spa and 5 dining options on site, Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai offers accommodation in Shanghai. It is only a 10-minute walk from Oriental Pearl TV Tower and Lujiazui Subway Station (line2). The hotel is a 20-minute drive from the Bund, when both Hongqiao Railway Station and Hongqiao International Airport is a 1-hour drive away. Fitted with air conditioning and carpeted flooring, soundproofing rooms here feature an iPod dock, a flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels, sofa, minibar, fridge, coffee machine and an electric kettle. Coming with both bathtub and shower facilities, private bathroom also includes bathrobes and slippers. Guests can enjoy a soothing massage at the spa, or do exercise in the fitness centre. There is a 24-hour front desk and a tour desk at Mandarin Oriental Pudong, where car hire, ticketing service, currency exchange and luggage storage are available. The hotel also provides a cash machine, a business centre and laundry service.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most ELEGANT five-star hotel in Shanghai.
Luxury Hotel.Great value. Offering a spa centre and fitness centre, Primus Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao is situated just an 11-minute drive from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Primus Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao features free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel is only 2 km to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, and 800 meters walking distance to Hongqiao metro station. National Exhibition and Convention Center Shanghai is 500 metres' walking distance from Primus Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao, while Qibao Ancient Town can be reached in 20 minutes' car ride. Xintiandi is within 50 minutes' car journey from the hotel. Each room at Primus Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao is equipped with quality mattress & beddings, branded stereo set and coffee machine. Free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV with various international channels and bathtubs are fully equipped for your comfort. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Guests may work out at the fitness centre, have fun in the swimming pool, or relax in the spa and wellness centre. Meeting facilities and business centre are also available for business events, weddings or ceremonies. Café Central all day dining restaurant, Zhen Chinese restaurant, Al Cappello Trattoria, Moon Bar and Atrium lobby bar offer great variety of food and drinks. Club Primus is open for club floor guests. Alternatively, in-room dining is available 24 hours.. Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Opened January 2023. Set in Shanghai and with Jin Mao Tower reachable within 400 metres, J Hotel, Shanghai Tower - Above All Else, Overlooking the Bund offers concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. Well situated in the Pudong district, this hotel provides a bar, as well as an indoor pool. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms are equipped with a coffee machine, while some rooms come with a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a stovetop. At J Hotel, Shanghai Tower - Above All Else, Overlooking the Bund the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near J Hotel, Shanghai Tower - Above All Else, Overlooking the Bund include Shanghai World Financial Centre SWFC, Oriental Pearl Tower and Superbrand Shopping Mall Shanghai. The nearest airport is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, 19 km from the hotel.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Newly opened, November 2023. A T HOUSE Shanghai Xujiahui features free WiFi throughout the property and views of city in Shanghai. The property is situated 3.2 km from Longhua Temple, 4.8 km from Jing'an Temple and 5.3 km from Shanghai South Railway Station. The hotel has family rooms. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Speaking English and Chinese at the 24-hour front desk, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area. Shanghai South Railway Station Metro Station is 5.7 km from A T HOUSE Shanghai Xujiahui, while People's Square is 7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, 11 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Offering stunning views of Shanghai skyline, the gorgeous Regent Shanghai Pudong stands in Lujiazui financial district in Pudong New Area. It boasts an infinity pool, a fitness centre and upscale rooms with free wired internet. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. Regent Shanghai Pudong is a 5-minute walk from Shanghai World Financial Centre, IFC Mall, Oriental Pearl TV Tower and Shanghai Ocean Aquarium. The Bund is a 10-minute drive away. The hotel is 39 km away from the Pudong International Airport, and 4.5 km from People Square. The art-deco-accented rooms feature panoramic city views through the floor-to-ceiling windows. All rooms are fitted with a minibar, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The ample bathrooms include free toiletries, hairdryers and shower facilities. Guests can laze in the sauna, pampering themselves with massage treatments, or use the business centre and meeting rooms. The hotel offers three exquisite restaurants and bars. Camelia offers Italian cuisine and refreshments all day. Shàng-Xí restaurant has delicious Chinese dishes on its menu.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Delightful property. Comfortable beds. Radisson Collection Hotel, Xing Guo Shanghai is the perfect addition to this curated collection. Nestled within 17 acres of manicured gardens, surrounded by historical villas, 1930s Art Deco buildings and picturesque tree-lined avenues, this is an enchanting urban oasis amid the bustle of Xujiahui, Shanghai’s dynamic downtown business district. A sense of serenity and sophistication pervades the entire 16-story hotel. The 185 rooms and suites (ranging from 30 to 54 square meters) are designed to be spacious sanctuaries of comfort and wellness, with cutting-edge solutions such as air purification systems and smart room sensors, and even robots that deliver fresh fruit juice straight to the door! Unique to the hotel, the 12th floor is reserved for female guests; each room on this level is equipped with special amenities and a Dyson Supersonic™ blow-dryer, and the Madam Li Lounge is a haven of high-quality hospitality for discerning female travelers.Show full description
One of the most BEAUTIFUL AND RELAXING luxury hotels in Shanghai. It also has super comfortable beds.
Luxury Hotel.Newly opened, November 2023. Atour S Hotel Shanghai Xujiahui Tianyaoqiao features free WiFi throughout the property and views of city in Shanghai. The property is around 3.1 km from Longhua Temple, 4.6 km from Jing'an Temple and 5.9 km from Shanghai South Railway Station. The hotel has family rooms. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel all rooms include bed linen and towels. Speaking English and Chinese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are ready to help around the clock. Shanghai South Railway Station Metro Station is 6.5 km from Atour S Hotel Shanghai Xujiahui Tianyaoqiao, while People's Square is 7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, 12 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Situated in Shanghai, 5.7 km from Longhua Temple, Artyzen NEW BUND 31 Shanghai features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The hotel has a terrace and city views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. All rooms at the hotel have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, Blu-ray player, and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Artyzen NEW BUND 31 Shanghai the rooms have bed linen and towels. Speaking English, Cantonese and Chinese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are ready to help around the clock. Shanghai South Railway Station is 7.1 km from the accommodation, while Shanghai South Railway Station Metro Station is 9.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, 22 km from Artyzen NEW BUND 31 Shanghai.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Crowne Plaza Shanghai Noah Square is located only a 5-minute walk from Zhenbe Road Subway Station and the Global Harbour Shopping Centre. It features an indoor pool, 2 stylish restaurants and a state-of-the-art fitness centre. Free Wi-Fi access is available. The hotel is an 8-minute drive from the nearby Changfeng Park and a 25-minute drive from Everbright Convention & Exhibition Centre. It is a 20-minute drive from Hongqiao Railway Station and Airport while Shanghai Railway Station can be reached by a 30-minute drive. Pudong International Airport is a 1-hour drive away. Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, ironing facilities and a minibar. There is also a safety deposit box. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a bathtub and a hairdryer. The hotel provides a spacious banquet hall for various events. Guests can rent a car to explore the surroundings. Other services include currency exchange, luggage storage and laundry services. Noah Cook serves a wide range of food from local flavours to international dishes. The signature restaurant Canton Boat provides Cantonese cuisine.Show full description
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