Top places to stay in Shanghai, China.
Shanghai offers accommodations that range from iconic riverfront luxury hotels and historic Art Deco landmarks to contemporary skyline towers and boutique design properties, placing visitors within easy reach of celebrated shopping districts, world-class dining, renowned museums, and one of Asia's most dynamic global cities. Each neighborhood reveals a different perspective on Shanghai, where colonial-era architecture, futuristic skyscrapers, and centuries of Chinese culture meet along the Huangpu River.
The Bund (Waitan) remains Shanghai's defining hospitality district, where the Bund Waterfront, Nanjing Road, the Huangpu River, and sweeping views of Lujiazui create an exceptional base for exploring. Landmark accommodations including The Peninsula Shanghai, Fairmont Peace Hotel, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, The Shanghai EDITION, and Bulgari Hotel Shanghai surround visitors with historic architecture, MICHELIN-Starred restaurants, luxury boutiques, and many of Shanghai's most celebrated landmarks, while neighboring People's Square combines the Shanghai Museum, the Shanghai Grand Theatre, vibrant shopping, and distinguished hotels including JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square, Radisson Collection Hyland Shanghai, and Grand Central Hotel Shanghai. Beyond the historic waterfront, Xintiandi surrounds visitors with restored shikumen architecture, designer boutiques, acclaimed restaurants, and elegant accommodations including The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi, revealing another side of the city's sophisticated urban lifestyle.
As Shanghai extends beyond its historic core, Lujiazui blends soaring skyscrapers, the Shanghai Tower, the Oriental Pearl Tower, and internationally acclaimed luxury hotels including Park Hyatt Shanghai, The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong, Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai, and J Hotel Shanghai Tower, while the French Concession reveals another perspective through tree-lined boulevards, historic villas, independent cafés, and stylish boutique hotels at the heart of Shanghai's cultural scene. Across Jing'an, Xuhui, and the neighborhoods lining the Huangpu River, grand heritage hotels, contemporary luxury properties, and refined boutique stays provide distinctive perspectives on China's largest city. Between iconic waterfront hotels, sophisticated skyline accommodations, and elegant historic retreats, Shanghai offers stays that complement every style of travel while showcasing the remarkable energy and enduring character of one of the world's great metropolitan destinations.
Foresyte Travel's top five choices.
5. Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
Housed in a restored historic building along the Bund, Waldorf Astoria pairs heritage glamour with contemporary refinement. Lavish suites and landmark status justify its upper-tier position. It's storied, elegant, and firmly upscale.
4. Bulgari Hotel, Shanghai
Located beside Suzhou Creek, Bulgari blends Italian refinement with dramatic modern architecture. Expansive suites and discreet luxury elevate its standing. It's architectural, intimate, and unmistakably premium.
3. Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
Set along the Huangpu River, Mandarin Oriental pairs contemporary design with waterfront serenity. Spacious rooms and polished service reinforce its high-end appeal. It's composed, sleek, and distinctly Shanghai.
2. The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong
Rising above Lujiazui with panoramic skyline views, Ritz-Carlton delivers vertical luxury at scale. Expansive suites and brand authority sustain its premium positioning. It's commanding, refined, and confidently elite.
1. The Peninsula Shanghai
Overlooking the Bund with sweeping views of Pudong, The Peninsula defines Shanghai's classic luxury tier. Grand suites, Rolls-Royce transfers, and impeccable service anchor its elite standing. It's ceremonial, polished, and unmistakably top-tier.
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