Shanghai

Your most valuable asset here is savvy chief concierge Simon Huang, who may very well be the best in town. — Travel + Leisure

A calm and comfortable refuge from the lively Bund below. It is unique in a country not graced with historic properties. — The Telegraph

In Shanghai, a five-star hotel is only as good as its spa. And the brand new Mandarin Oriental went above and beyond creating the ultimate in opulent relaxation. — Travel + Leisure

Part boutique hotel, part spa, the PuLi opened in 2009 as Shanghai's first 'urban retreat'. — Time Out

You can’t miss Park Hyatt Shanghai — its towering screwdriver-like structure is the tallest skyscraper in the city. — Forbes Travel Guide

Glamorous Pudong hotel with a central location, rousing rooftop bar and destination spa — Jetsetter

Establishing Langham's excellent standards in a high-luxury city such as Shanghai can be a challenge for a new hotel — Star Service

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

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Environmentally friendly policies set the standard at this chic urban hotel. — Gayot

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

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

Grab drinks at Vue Bar, on the top floor, for sweeping views of both Pudong and the Bund. — Travel + Leisure

This 55-room boutique hotel, housed in a converted 1920s building on the corner of Nanjing Xi Lu and Taixing Lu, is almost too chi-chi for its own good. — Time Out

This 37-story luxury hotel caters to a largely business clientele, but it's also a great getaway for leisure travelers. — Fodor'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

With considerable panache, Le Royal Méridien executes its Art Deco–inspired design throughout its 770 rooms, high above People's Park on central Nanjing Road. — Concierge

A contemporary hotel with a youthful feel in downtown Shanghai, it's a stone's throw away from the shopping mecca of Huaihai Road and the peaceful, yet disappearing, Shikumen communities. — Travel + Leisure

With a prime spot in Shanghai’s central business district, the The Yangtze Boutique Shanghai has 96 rooms with an Art Deco look and up-to-date amenities — Jetsetter

Four Seasons is home to a world-class spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and a top-floor infinity pool with sweeping views of the surrounding skyscrapers. — Forbes Travel Guide