Shanghai

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

Features 307 rooms with wood floors, boldly upholstered walls, and what Andaz calls DigiValets—iPads that control room functions such as lighting, temperature, and curtains. — Afar Magazine

The edgy, pared-back appeal of this former 1930s factory is exactly the draw for the modish, designer crowd that frequently books the 19-room boutique property. — Concierge

This striking, 1934 Art Deco hotel has undergone a complete overhaul from a three-star outfit into a handsome, ultraluxurious boutique hotel. — Frommer's