The best available hotels & places to stay near Shanghai

August 14, 2022 Hana Mouser

Shanghai is a huge and sprawling metropolis that draws people to it from all over the world. It’s a place of contradictions where East mixes seamlessly with the West, and where the old is constantly bumping up against the new. Find a neighborhood full of Western comforts, immerse yourself in Shanghainese life, or live in the future today. Few other cities in the world – if any at all – have such a wide range of experiences to offer.
Restaurants in Shanghai

1. Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Tourism Zone, an IHG hotel

No.75, Lane 111, Chongxi Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 201322 China
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Tourism Zone, an IHG hotel

2. Fairmont Peace Hotel

20 Nanjing Road East, Shanghai 200002 China
Excellent
95%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 10398 reviews

Fairmont Peace Hotel

Since 1929, the Fairmont Peace Hotel boasts a history that overshadows any other hotel in Asia. Its origins date back more than a century, serving as a glamorous playground, where every night was an extravagance. Each guestroom is an indulgent, exquisite and modern experience. Its dining venues are the most prestigious on the Bund, with magnificent views of the Bund and Pudong skyline, the European elegance defines The Cathay Room with terraces while Chinese art and legend characterise the Shanghainese cuisine of the Dragon Phoenix. The Jasmine Lounge is famous for its high tea tradition while the Jazz Bar faithfully continues a Shanghai institution: The world-famous Old Jazz Band. Consisting of six veteran musicians whose average age is 82, has drawn an audience of locals, international travelers, celebrities and heads of states, Clinton, Reagan, Obama and Trudeau to name a few. People come from all over the world for this unique experience. Not to be missed.

Excellent service & location

Reviewed By AndrewEste

My wife and I booked a Gold room for our wedding anniversary, and we were blown away by how well we were treated by Nana and all of the staff executive lounge staff. They went out of their way to make our stay and the occasion special for us, and we felt everything at this hotel was absolutely top notch! The Fairmont is a big step up from other luxury hotels in Shanghai. The service throughout the premises is the most attentive and friendly we have seen at a big hotel in China, and the prime location, decor, and well-known history are added bonuses. We enjoyed a drink and watching the oldest jazz band at the bar downstairs, and had a nice dinner at Dragon Phoenix. We appreciated that you can enjoy a lively bar and a nice dinner without leaving the hotel; usually it’s difficult to get one of these during your stay. We have stayed at other reputable hotels in Shanghai since the pandemic began, but we often find the facilities to be limited, the rooms slightly worn, and the food and service mediocre. However, the food both in the lounge and at the breakfast buffet was very fresh and varied during our stay at the Fairmont, and the room appeared to be meticulously maintained. If you are wanting a true 5-star experience, this hotel will definitely not disappoint. Thank you again for the memorable experience!

3. Pullman Shanghai Qingpu Excellence

No.1, Land 304 zhuying Road Qingpu Dist, Shanghai 201700 China
Excellent
99%
Good
1%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 2426 reviews

Pullman Shanghai Qingpu Excellence

It locates Pullman Shanghai Qingpu Excellence in the Shanghai Qingpu Industrial Zone. It delivers an upscale, upbeat experience. The hotel offers 292 modern guest rooms and suites, an 800 m² pillar-less Grand Ballroom, 3 restaurants, function rooms, fitness lounge, and an indoor swimming pool. ​International channels and Executive Lounge are not open for the time being.

Greathotel

Reviewed By steffanlove

A long stayingwith pullman ,from the first arrival the concierge,front dest they show good hospitality for us,the room was nice with good view,we enjoy the lounge on the 22F,free drinks and snacks every night,

4. Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

111 Pudong Road, Shanghai 200120 China
Excellent
96%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 6841 reviews

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

Our conveniently central location is ideal for both business and leisure travellers. As sophisticated as they are spacious, our 362 rooms and suites offer a sublime blend of comfort and contemporary design. With innovative cuisine, cutting-edge cocktails and a stunning design, our bar and restaurants are among the best in Shanghai. Offering space to relax, rejuvenate and work out, our spa and wellness facilities are among the best in Shanghai. With a stylish, contemporary design and convenient riverside location, we offer a peaceful and inspiring venue for meetings, weddings and events.

I wish Shanghai could have a true MO

Reviewed By BingX2643WF

"You are the son of the chairman. Therefore, to convince others that you have scored 100, you need to get 200" – this is a quote from a Hong Kong television series many years ago and it quite aptly sums up the situation facing the Mandarin Oriental, Shanghai. Conclusion first: as a luxurious hotel, this Mandarin Oriental was fine; but as a Forbes five-star hotel bearing the legendary title of Mandarin Oriental, this property was not yet on that level, at least during my stay. Part of the reason I love the MO brand so much is that its hotels often have a refined interior design that gently but beautifully celebrates the oriental culture. Also, one thing I respect MO hotels a lot is that they tend to pay great attention to taking care of their hardware. It is to the extent that it is not an exaggeration to state that every corner of a MO hotel would radiate a strong sense of delicate elegance. This elegance cannot just be built but also needs to be carefully maintained, like how a royal gardener takes care of a royal garden. Need not to say, MO Guangzhou designed by Tony Chi is a good example of that. It can always wow its guests when they first step into the hotel and the room. More than that, it is never those super luxurious but vulgar properties like the Wynn hotels that one typically would become increasingly annoyed if they stay in the room there for longer despite the enormous wow effect at first sight. MO Guangzhou is a place where, the longer we stay inside, the more we can appreciate it – just like a piece of fine sandalwood. I am sure MO Guangzhou is not an exception in the MO family since its neighboring sister property in Macau is more or less so. They are not like St. Regis, in which one can find the same luxuriousness no matter which city we are in. Each MO hotel is sharply distinguishable, but they all ultimately end with endearing elegance. These are why I love the MO brand so much; for its characters, refinement, and attentiveness, not to mention its hostmanship for which MO should be really proud of itself. Unfortunately, MO Shanghai does not seem very relevant to the above description. Its public area is conventional: you walk in, and you see the check-in desk on your right and multiple sets of sofas on your left. One of my favorite hotel Youtubers once said that a characteristic of MO hotels is that they always abundantly but softly fill themselves with art pieces and careful craving. Art pieces are unfortunately quite absent in the public area of this MO. Nonetheless, I could still see that the hotel did pay some attention to the crafting of its lobby; at least I did not see a large blank golden wall behind the check-in desk hanged with some clocks titled Paris, New York City, or Tokyo. Therefore, to be fair, despite being a little bit surprised that this MO merely used the very conventional interior layout and lacked the artistic element of a typical MO hotel, I could still recognize it as a member of the MO family. In terms of artistic decorations and careful crafting, the room was far more recognizable than the lobby as something MO. For instance, I can see that the hotel did pay quite a lot of attention to the details of the rooms during construction, since many parts of the room, even they were just small corners like the desk that other hotels would easily ignore, were crafted with some brief but adorable cravings. However, even though I appreciate the effort the hotel spent when building its rooms, I cannot do the same when coming to the maintenance of the room: the beautiful room was obviously undermaintained, to the extent that I could already feel the age of the hotel. A sense of history is not necessarily bad; see Peace Hotel across the river as an example. However, the sense of age in MO Shanghai was not the elegant type. It was the run-down type, the vibe one would find when entering those once glamorous but now decayed hotels (like Lisboa Hotel in Macau). The problem of under-maintenance was not only with the big furniture and the physical setting of the room, but also appeared in some small details. For instance, I was pretty surprised to find out that the papers on the office desk had already wrinkled. It is, of course, not a big problem, and I would have happily let it go if I had been in a hotel like Sofitel. However, the thing is that the hotel I was staying in was Mandarin Oriental! What do the wrinkled papers represent? It represents a housekeeping team that is not attentive enough, or, at least, not attentive according to the MO standard. Unfortunately, this MO spirit of pursuing exquisiteness is precisely the soul of a MO hotel. Without this insistence, no matter how well-built and well-designed a hotel is, it is merely an empty physical construction. At least for me, it is the most significant difference between those KOL hotels and the truly great hotels like MO and the Peninsula. Unfortunately, MO Shanghai does not seem to be close to having this pursuit of exquisiteness. Without this spirit, even a Mandarin Oriental would seem like a Sheraton. Another key reason why I struggled to feel that this property was a MO hotel was about the check-in experience. I always believe that, like the custom control at an international airport is the face of a nation, the reception desk is the face of a hotel. What a guest experiences within the short three minutes of check-in has an enormous influence on how the guest thinks about the service of that hotel. If the check-in process is a mess, no matter how excellent other departments perform, it would be hard for the guest not to have a bad impression of the hotel. Things are sometimes not that terrible; maybe what a guest experiences is not a mess but just a highly mechanized administrative process without any temperature. In that case, as a guest, I would easily come up with an impression that the hotel is not a bad one but not an exceptional one either; something like a Sheraton (I hope Sheraton would not mind me keep on quoting it in this review). Usually, MO hotels would not fall into these traps. They can often effectively make use of the magic three minutes of check-in to convince its guests that they are in one of the finest hotel brands in the world. Unfortunately, at least during my stay, the reception desk at the MO Shanghai did not seem to treasure these magic three minutes. The lady who helped me with my check-in was polite and efficient. However, I am afraid that I need to say that the whole process is more or less mechanical without much temperature. The only feeling I had after getting the room key was that the reception desk was super busy that they tried to finish everything as quickly as possible, without much regard for guests' experience. I understand that this was not necessarily a mistake of the lady who helped me with my check-in. The hotel might have been super busy that day, so she had a lot of work and needed to be quick. However, if that was the case, I hope the hotel would seriously evaluate the problem of manning. Ultimately, from a guest's perspective, all one could see was a cold, dry, and unpassionate check-in process, which I believe is not something that MO strives to achieve. I did encounter some highly respectable personnel during my stay. For instance, the lady at the spa passionately showed me the MO Shanghai fan, while Joy from the concierge desk was super helpful when I needed to print my VISA documents (thanks for even helping me to print two copies in case I lose one of them, Joy!). Also, it remains very clear in my memory the two ladies who withstood the strong winter wind of Shanghai to arrange the outdoor tables at 10 PM – a heartwarming and touching work ethic! Unfortunately, despite the fantastic works of these people, when I recall my stay at MO Shanghai, it is still difficult for me to not first pop up with an impression that it is a hotel without much temperature – I suppose it is the consequence of the loss of the magic three minutes. Overall, I would say it is tricky to comment on this Mandarin Oriental: I cannot say it is bad since it does not have any significant problems, while the MO heritage is still evident in some aspects of it. However, I cannot say that it is exceptional either since it clearly lacks some core elements of being a MO hotel. Therefore, I am afraid I need to conclude that Mandarin Oriental Shanghai is, at best, a mixed kid of MO and Sheraton instead of a pure blueblooded MO. It is a regret since Shanghai and Mandarin Oriental have such similar DNA: both are a lovely mixture of east and west. Shanghai deserves to have a true MO, like how New York City needs a St. Regis. I sincerely hope Mandarin Oriental Shanghai can fill this gap.

5. The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong

No.8 Century Avenue, Lujiazui, Pudong New Area Shanghai IFC, Shanghai 200120 China
Excellent
93%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 5563 reviews

The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong

Nestling at the heart of Shanghai’s financial district and offering sweeping views across vibrant Huangpu River and historical Bund, The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong’s guarantees guests a memorable experience and an unforgettable Shanghai visit. Situated on the upper floors of a stylish 58-floor tower in Lujiazui at the very heart of modern Shanghai’s commercial center, the 5-star luxury hotel occupies a prime location with stunning views of the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower, overlooks The Bund and is just minutes from the historic Yu Gardens. The hotel’s location also affords rapid access to both Hongqiao International Airport and Pudong International Airport. A thriving business and retail center, Shanghai ifc mall above which the hotel is located provides access to some of Shanghai’s very best upscale shopping. Designed in elegant Art Deco style, the air-conditioned rooms come with large windows and a flat-screen TV. Modern comforts include a Blu-Ray DVD player, BOSE sound systems and Nespresso coffee maker. Club rooms also include access to 24-hour Club Lounge, where guest can enjoy 5 exquisite food and beverage presentations daily. The Ritz-Carlton Spa features a 24-hour gym, indoor swimming pool, 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 the Michelin-starred 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.

Birthday tour

Reviewed By PerthFoodieee

I had an unforgettable birthday yesterday at The Ritz-Carlton, Pudong, Shanghai. On the day of my stay, I was notified that I was upgraded to the Bund View Suite, and I was very excited. But the surprise from the hotel is far more than that! Here I would like to thank a team from the Cuest Recognition Officer, member namely Michael, Jessee, Barry, Chelsea and Ashin. They did an fancy job, especially Jessee, Barry and Ashin, who stayed with me the day I checked in. Ashin is a very professional, attentive and enthusiastic staff. She took me for a room tour and introduced me to the facilities and locations of the hotel. With her help, I quickly learned about the facilities of the entire hotel. In addition, Jessee, Barry and Ashin meticulously prepared a birthday cake for me and sent me birthday wishes when I had dinner at the restaurant. But It's a pity thing that I was too excited and didn't take a photo with them. Furthermore, When I got back to my room after the meal, the turn-down service was ready for me. On the bedside was a birthday present prepared by their team for me, a Ritz-Carlton lion cub and a hand-painted birthday card. What a beautiful day! Moreover, The surprise continued, when I checked out today, Jessee and Barry, on behalf of the entire team, sent me a custom room card with my name and birthday date on it. It's unbelievable, something I've never experienced in other Ritz-Carlton branches. The entire team of Michael, Jessee, Barry, Chelsea and Ashin injected new vitality into the development of The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Pudong with their professional and enthusiastic service. At this point, I don't think they are hotel staff anymore, I think they are more like my friends! Thank them for a really wonderful birthday for me. All the love it! See u in the future!

6. Wanda Reign on the Bund

No. 538 Zhongshan East 2nd Road, Shanghai 200010 China
Excellent
99%
Good
1%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 4966 reviews

Wanda Reign on the Bund

Located in the heart of Shanghai, Wanda Reign on the Bund features spectacular views of the Bund, Huangpu River and Pudong skyline. Apart from its superior location, the much-anticipated Wanda Reign on the Bund also presents extravagance and high-tech amenities, a diversity of fine dining options in a luxurious setting, and crafted hospitality that ensures guests enjoy an unforgettable stay.

Wanda Reign Lockdown

Reviewed By William G

I have had the pleasure to stay in the Wanda Reign on the Bund, my time here was spent during the covid lockdown, not all hotel facilities were available to me but the staff have more than made up for this especially Mayn has been a ⭐️ any request has been met. And to top it off I received an early birthday present as I am due to leave on my birthday ?. The views from the hotel are second to none!

7. InterContinental Shanghai Jing'An

No.500 Heng Feng Road, Jing An District, Shanghai 200070 China
Excellent
77%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1927 reviews

InterContinental Shanghai Jing'An

Housed in two sleek glass buildings straddling a towering commercial structure in downtown Shanghai, InterContinental Shanghai Jing'An is the first international luxury brand hotel in Shanghai’s Zhabei district, a fast emerging premier commercial and business area. With more than 3,125 square meters of state-of-the-art venues it has one of the most extensive allocations of facilities for conferences and social events in the west of Shanghai's Huangpu River.

This is a hotel I would very much like to recommend!!

Reviewed By STAR12222

On my birthday last year, under the reservation of my boyfriend, we went to this hotel together, and I have to say it was a very good memory. The reason why I choose this hotel is because I have always trusted InterContinental hotels, and I will always choose InterContinental wherever I travel. The experience of this trip made me trust InterContinental even more. We checked in in the afternoon, the front desk supervisor served us very kindly, recommended the food near the hotel for us, and answered our questions about the usage time of the facilities in the hotel in great detail. After that, we went to enjoy the afternoon tea at the hotel, a little sweet is not for me, but my boyfriend liked it. Then in the afternoon, we strolled around the hotel. I have to say that the location of the hotel is good. There are many shopping malls. This is the most attractive place. You can buy everything you want, in all grades and prices. After dinner with friends in the evening, we returned to the hotel, I would like to say that the view from the room is really good, with a very beautiful night view of Shanghai. I remember sitting by the windowsill for at least 15 minutes that night to enjoy the view. The facilities in the room are very complete, the sanitation is really good, and the area is very large, which is very suitable for family travel and other activities. Another thing that makes me very happy is that the hotel's transportation is very convenient, it is very close to Shanghai Railway Station, and it takes about ten minutes to walk to the subway station. If, when can I go back to Shanghai, I think this will be my first choice.

8. Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

No.33 Fucheng Road, Pudongxin District, Shanghai 200120 China
Excellent
85%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 9954 reviews

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

As Shanghai's preeminent hotel, Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai offers business and leisure travellers the perfect combination of comfort, service and convenience. Located on the Huangpu River in Shanghai's vibrant Lujiazui financial district, directly opposite the historic Bund, the hotel enjoys easy access to the city's most famous sites. Hongqiao Airport can be reached in just 35 minutes and Pudong Airport in 45 minutes.The hotel comprises a luxurious collection of well-appointed guestrooms and suites in two distinctive wings: the 577-room classic River Wing and the 375-room contemporary and exclusive Grand Tower. All rooms feature panoramic views of the Bund, the Huangpu River or Pudong's spectacular skyline.The prestigious Grand Tower provides some of Shanghai's most luxurious and spacious accommodation. It is also home to the Horizon Club, which offers guests the highest level of personalised service and attention.

Great services!

Reviewed By jinli625

My stay at the Shangri-La hotel was perfect. There were some issues with the reservation, which led me to believe that I was given a different type of room when I checked in. Mr. Ma, the lobby manager, solved my problem in a very timely and thoughtful manner. My whole family has left with a wonderful memory. Thank you very much!

9. Jing An Shangri-La, Shanghai

No.1218 Middle Yan'an Road Jing An Kerry Centre, Shanghai 200040 China
Excellent
91%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 3072 reviews

Jing An Shangri-La, Shanghai

Jing An Shangri-la, West Shanghai is located in the Jing An Business District, one of Shanghai’s most prestigious and fashionable business and commercial districts. The hotel sits on a network of public transportation, including Metro Lines 2 and 7. It is about 45-minute drive from Pudong International Airport and only 20 minutes from Hongqiao Airport via the adjacent elevated Yan’an Middle Ring Road.Jing An Shangri-La is also the prime focus of the Jing An Kerry Centre, a new city landmark that encapsulates a lifestyle of affluence and vibrancy. Integrating 450,000 square metres of hotel, retail, office and residential space, the Centre is bounded by four major roads – West Nanjing Road, Changde Road, Yan’an Middle Ring Road and Tongren Road. It is adjacent to the Shanghai Exhibition Centre and only steps away from the Jing An Temple and the famous Nanjing Road shopping street.

Warm welcome by swimming

Reviewed By Vael64

Finally the amazing swimming pool from Shangri-la Jinan has been reopened!! As since the first day I went there, Mr. Li Qing offers me a cup of coffee after one hour swimming!! That's very kind of him and it is also an example of the Hotel staff's kindness! ?? Thank you Mr. Li Qing!! ??

10. The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai

No.1376 Nanjing West Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai 200040 China
Excellent
82%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5648 reviews

The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai

Discover a breathtaking luxury hotel - The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai. Our award-winning hotel in Shanghai, China sits in the upscale Nanjing Road entertainment, dining and shopping complex, enthralling guests with an unparalleled and impeccable accommodations.

Lockdown stay!

Reviewed By 281riteshn

I have been staying at the Portman Ritz Carlton Shanghai for the past 5 weeks now during the lockdown. Hotel staff have been very helpful during these challenging times. Special recognition to Joselle Basa whose customer service has been exceptional. Hotel management has tried to make our stay (quarantined in our rooms) as comfortable as possible. The hotel GM (Tarik Temucin) is also very accessible and supportive. I am rating 4 stars because I haven’t experienced much of their bar/restaurant, fitness center, etc as they are all shut down due to the lockdown.

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