Shanghai

The latest incarnation of the exclusive Hong Kong luxury brand. — Rough Guide

Luxury hotel in the heart of JingAn District prides itself on offering the best "urban zen" experience in this bustlin' town. — BlackBook

Occupying both sides of the road, this was formerly the Cathay, the most famous hotel in Shanghai, home to the Jazz Bar and still well worth a visit to admire the Art Deco interior. — Rough Guide

Rooms have taupe furnishings, with flashes of indigo and lotus-green, and abstract ink paintings of traditional Chinese garden landscapes. — Afar Magazine

Although Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai is enormous, with nearly 1,000 rooms spread across two buildings, you won’t feel lost in the Four-Star hotel. — Forbes Travel Guide

New York City-–based Tony Chi created the interiors to resemble a sophisticated modern Chinese residence, hence the series of gates, halls, and chambers. — Concierge

This vivacious Art Deco jewel crowning a corporate skytower ticks all the boxes for a pampered east-bank stay, especially with its engaging service, blissful spa and excellent dining options. — The Telegraph

The Waldorf Astoria in Shanghai continues the brand's love affair with the halcyon days of opulence. — BlackBook

As the centerpiece of the Shanghai Center complex on Nanjing Road, the 45-story Portman Ritz-Carlton melds contemporary Chinese with traditional European-style decor. — Afar Magazine

It offers spacious, sexy rooms, a good range of facilities and a lively vibe. — The Telegraph

A handsome five-star hotel... Service is top-notch. — Frommer's

The Grand Hyatt Shanghai is located between the 53rd and 87th floors of the Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai’s Pudong business and financial district. — Gayot

Lodged in a refurbished 1926 neoclassical building on Nanjing Lu, the chic boutique hotel JIA (Mandarin for "home") wants to be your home away from home. — Frommer's

This 66-floor hotel cuts a dramatic figure in the Shanghai skyline with its triangular tip. — Star Service

"Within walking distance of the Bund," this geometric tower with a pointed apex has "spacious, elegant" rooms—makore-wood panels, silk-textured wallpaper, jade-colored ceramics. — Condé Nast Traveler

Located a 5-minute walk from the Bund, the award-winning Westin offers large guest rooms headlined by Westin's patented Heavenly Bed. — Frommer's

Amidst the hustle and bustle of one of Shanghai's busiest commercial areas in Puxi, this international deluxe property provides guests with a refined base from which to explore the city. — Star Service

This deluxe operation stems from Middle Eastern roots and is right at home in luxury-focused Pudong, attracting business and leisure travelers to its doors in great numbers. — Star Service

China isn’t exactly known for sustainability, but the new Urbn Hotels & Resorts group aims to change that. — Travel + Leisure

If you covet water views, the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund is the only hotel that sits right along the Huangpu River. — Forbes Travel Guide