The Peninsula Shanghai
Prices From 503 USD
+3
More amenities
- Wellness
- Culture
- City Vibe
The Peninsula Shanghai is an Art Deco-inspired hotel on the Bund, facing the Huangpu River and the towers of Pudong. Its addr...
Please choose a hotel or destination from the list.
We couldn’t open your search results. Please try again.
Free Membership
No booking fees
Loyalty points
Your private search
Finding exceptional stays
Destination
Your destination
Dates
Your travel dates
Guests
Your party
Luxury Hotels In Shanghai
Shanghai makes a strong case for choosing the hotel character before the room: a restored Bund landmark, a tower above Lujiazui, a quiet design hotel in Jing'an, or a villa with its own living space. The river is part of that choice, but the city extends well beyond its postcard skyline. Match the base to the outings you want to make and the kind of accommodation you want to return to.
VIP Recognition
Room Upgrade
100 USD Hotel Benefit
Daily Breakfast
Preferred Rates
Luxury Hotels in Shanghai
The PuLi Hotel and Spa Shanghai
Prices From 352 USD
+3
More amenities
- Sauna
- Wellness
- City Vibe
The PuLi Shanghai is a hotel beside JingAn Park in central Shanghai, with an urban resort character shaped by greenery and re...
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
Prices From 363 USD
+3
More amenities
- Sauna
- Culture
- City Vibe
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund brings the restored 1911 Shanghai Club into a hotel of 260 rooms and suites on the Huang...
Fairmont Peace Hotel Shanghai
Prices From 289 USD
+3
More amenities
- Sauna
- Culture
- City Vibe
The Jazz Bar and the view across the Huangpu River are two reasons to stay at Fairmont Peace Hotel Shanghai. A third is the b...
The Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai
Prices From 197 USD
+2
More amenities
- Wellness
- City Vibe
Shanghai Centre gives The Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai its defining advantage. At 1376 West Nanjing Road, the hotel shares a...
Park Hyatt Shanghai
Prices From 311 USD
+4
More amenities
- Sauna
- Wellness
- Culture
- City Vibe
Park Hyatt Shanghai is a high-rise sanctuary in Lujiazui, occupying the 79th to 93rd floors of the Shanghai World Financial C...
The Ritz Carlton Shanghai Pudong
Prices From 399 USD
+3
More amenities
- Sauna
- Culture
- City Vibe
The Ritz Carlton Shanghai Pudong hotel is in one of China's most exciting cities. This hotel has an excellent location with a...
Bulgari Hotel Shanghai
Prices From 903 USD
+3
More amenities
- Sauna
- Culture
- City Vibe
Bulgari Hotel Shanghai rises above Suhe Creek in a part of the city where old Shanghai and the new skyline meet. The hotel oc...
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
Prices From 295 USD
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai is the better choice for travellers who want Pudong's business district and Huangpu River...
Reserved for You
Exclusive Hotel Offers in Shanghai
Free Airport Transfer for Suites
Offer validity
Jun 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Luxury Hotels in Shanghai on the Map
Three Distinct Shanghai Hotel Characters
| Area or Stay | Why Consider It | Before You Book |
|---|---|---|
| Waldorf Astoria On The Bund: A Historic LandmarkWaldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund | The restored heritage building was constructed in 1911 and once housed the Shanghai Club. | Choose this character when the historic building is part of the experience you want from a city hotel. |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Pudong: A Lujiazui Tower StayThe Ritz Carlton Shanghai Pudong | The hotel occupies the upper part of the 58-floor Shanghai IFC tower in Lujiazui, with Art Deco design. | Consider Lujiazui when your plans belong on the Pudong side of the river. |
| The PuLi: A Quiet Design Contrast In Jing'anThe PuLi Hotel and Spa Shanghai | A calm, minimal design hotel at 1 Chang De Road in Jing'an. | Consider it when you want a city base whose interior atmosphere offers a quieter contrast to Shanghai's towers and heritage landmarks. |
Separate Qiantan's New Bund From The Historic Bund
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan sits on the southern stretch of the New Bund in Pudong, on the opposite bank of the Huangpu from Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund. Qiantan gives direct access to Qiantan Park and the waterfront promenade of Qiantan Youcheng Park. Choose that river-and-park setting deliberately; the shared Waldorf Astoria and Bund names do not identify the same neighborhood.
Choose A Shikumen Villa In Xuhui
Capella Shanghai Jian Ye Li is at 480 West Jianguo Road in Xuhui. Its Three Bedroom Shikumen Grand Villa has separate living, dining and television spaces, creating a different format from a tower room. The accommodation is arranged across three stories, accessible only by stairs. For a group that wants to gather privately, compare that shared space with the practical needs of everyone using the bedrooms.
Plan An Apartment Stay In Jing'an
At Upper House Shanghai, Apartment 55 has a fully equipped private kitchen and living space. This named category is a useful choice when preparing food and spending time in your own living area matter to the stay. The hotel is at 366 Shi Men Yi Road in Jing'an. Select the accommodation for those features, rather than treating room size alone as a substitute for a kitchen.
Make The Quarry Hotel A Separate Kind Of Shanghai Stay
InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland is in Songjiang's Sheshan Tourism Resort, built against the cliff face of an abandoned quarry. The lobby echoes quarry rock layers, while Mr. Fisher restaurant sits beneath the water surface. Choose this architectural setting when the building and dining environment are part of what you want to experience in Shanghai.
For the broader journey, use the China hotel guide. Once the Shanghai accommodation is chosen, explore the Shanghai hotel offers for its separate booking comparisons.
Questions About Shanghai
When Is The Best Season For Walking And Sightseeing In Shanghai?
Spring and autumn are useful starting points for a stay with substantial time outdoors. Spring warms gradually but brings drizzle and changing temperatures; autumn becomes cooler. Summer is hot and humid, with thunderstorms and the annual plum-rain period typically around mid-June to early July. Winter can be cold and damp. Choose the season around your outdoor plans, and keep indoor visits in the itinerary without treating the seasonal pattern as a weather guarantee.
Does The Airport Link Take Me Directly To A Central Shanghai Hotel?
The Airport Link connects Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 with Pudong Airport Terminals 1 and 2, with intermediate stations. It is an airport-to-airport rail route, not a hotel service. Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 is served by Metro lines 2 and 10; Metro Line 17 serves Hongqiao Railway Station. Pudong Airport connects with Metro Line 2 and the Maglev. Zhongchun Road also provides a connection to Metro Line 9. Choose the onward route for your actual hotel address and arrival terminal before deciding that the Airport Link completes the journey.
Which Shanghai Museum Site Should I Plan To Visit?
Distinguish the museum on People's Square at 201 Ren Min Da Dao in Huangpu from Shanghai Museum East at 1952 Century Avenue in Pudong. Choose the site for the galleries or exhibition you want, then fit that visit into the appropriate part of the city. The East site closes on Tuesdays except national holidays. Individual visitors currently do not need a general reservation there, but the Curio-City and Digital Gallery require advance reservations, and ticketed special exhibitions have separate arrangements.
Should I Take A Huangpu Ferry Or A Sightseeing Cruise?
Use a ferry when the purpose is to cross between Puxi and Pudong. A sightseeing cruise is a different outing: the Huangpu cruise from Shiliupu Piers 1 and 2 heads toward Yangpu Bridge and returns, passing the historic Bund and the Lujiazui skyline. Choose the crossing for getting to the other bank, or the cruise for time viewing both riverfronts from the water. Match the actual departure pier and current service to that purpose.
Are Shanghai Railway Station And Shanghai Hongqiao Station Interchangeable?
No. Shanghai Railway Station is on Moling Road in Jing'an, connected with Metro lines 1, 3 and 4. Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station is on Shengui Road in Minhang, connected with lines 2, 10 and 17. Use the exact station on your train reservation when planning the hotel journey. The city name alone does not identify which arrival point belongs in the itinerary, particularly if your hotel is on a different side of the city.