China Top Hotels

Located in the Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone, the Pudong Shangri-La (Pudong Xianggelila Jiudian) offers spectacular views of the Huangpu River, the Bund and the surrounding space-age Pudong skyline. The recently added Grand Tower gives the Shangri-La nearly 1, 000 rooms, many of which feature floor-to-ceiling windows to highlight the views outdoors and state-of-the-art flat-screen TV entertainment centers for indoor viewing (a free DVD service helps guests make the most of this particular amenity).  The Shangri-La’s dining options are equally opulent. The 36th floor Jade on 36 provides a feast for the eye as well as the palate, framing its Bund views with the-future-is-now design and serving up haute cuisine courtesy of Chef Paul Pairet. The Yi Cafe earns high marks for its international gourmet buffet, and Cantonese (Fook Lam Moon), Japanese (Nadaman) and pan-Chinese (Gui Hua Lou) cuisines are all well represented. For luxury accommodations on the Pudong side of the Huangpu, the Shangri-La is hard to beat.

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The PuLi Hotel and Spa (Shanghai Puli Jiudian) is a 5-star haven in downtown Shanghai. Conveniently located in the bustling Jing’an Temple district, the PuLi sits at the intersection of West Nanjing Road and Middle Yan’an Road with Metro Lines 2 and 7 just meters away.

Offering resort level luxury throughout, rooms in this Shanghai hotel are designed in a contemporary style with a historic twist. Rooms, studios and suites all come equipped with modern amenities to make life that little bit more comfortable, from iPod docking stations with Bose wave sound systems to rain showers, hi-speed wireless internet and Nespresso coffee machines, topped off with fantastic city views.

The PuLi Hotel and Spa’s Jing’an Restaurant is renowned for its top class service, stunning views across neighboring Jing’an Park and of course, its signature menu of international cuisine by award-winning chef Dane Clouston.

At 32 meters in length, The Long Bar is exactly that and also offers Shanghai’s longest list of by-the-glass wines and Champagnes, perfect for pre- or post-dinner drinks. Those looking for something a little more intimate should head to the plush sofas and comfy chairs of the Garden Terrace to enjoy light lunches and afternoon teas by day and live music by night.

Two private dining rooms accommodating up to 16 are ideal for small meetings and personal gatherings.

The hotel’s spa and wellness center is a highlight of any stay here, with state-of-the-art facilities including a gymnasium, jacuzzi pools, sauna and steam room. The spa itself is operated by the award-winning Anantara Spa Group and offers a holistic range of treatments hailing from China’s past and present in addition to therapeutic offerings from India and Thailand.

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The The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong (Pudong Lisika’erdun Jiudian) is a comprehensive hotel located in the center of Lujiazui Financial and Trade Area.

This Shanghai hotel offers many types of elegantly-designed guestrooms and suites.

Dining outlets include four on-site restaurants and bars. The hi-tech conference center covers an area of 1, 700 square meters.

For fun, guests can rejuvenate in its hydro therapy and fitness center.

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The Andaz Shanghai (Shanghai Andashi Jiudian), the first Andaz in Asia, is located in Xintiandi—a landmark entertainment area in the heart of downtown Shanghai, internationally acclaimed for its restored Shikumen architecture housing stylish restaurants, bars and boutiques. The property is a short walk to the Metro and the prestigious Middle Huaihai Road, one of Shanghai’s premier shopping areas.

This 24-storey hotel features 307 spacious guest rooms, all with vibrant views over Shanghai and impressive LED lighting where guests can customize the colour to suit their mood. As in all Andaz hotels, non-alcoholic minibar drinks and snacks, local telephone calls and wireless internet access are complimentary.

Dining options include Andaz Lounge, the heart of the hotel in the main lobby; Éclair, an all-day patisserie specialising in classic, cream-filled French pastries; and the signature restaurant Hai Pai—meaning “modern Shanghainese spirit”—a combination of French bistro and Shanghainese brasserie which offers unpretentious comfort food.

The Andaz Shanghai offers 11 different event venues, from a Meeting Studio that can seat 14–16 guests to a Ballroom that can cater to up to 300. Especially unique is Andaz Studio, which features six event spaces, an organically shaped outdoor terrace and a spectacular Glass Pavilion surrounded by water, ideal for a wedding chapel or a red carpet event.

The spa center comprises a swimming pool, a fully equipped fitness center and private studio, a hair salon, a juice bar and 10 luxurious, ensuite rooms for reflexology, beauty and spa treatments.

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The Grand Hyatt Shanghai (Shanghai Jinmao Junyue Dajiudian) crowns the 88-story Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai’s tallest until the arrival of the next-door World Financial Center. From their lofty vantages over Pudong, guests get great views the historic Bund, with its Jazz Age architectural masterpieces, and enjoy easy access to local attractions such as Yu Garden and Century Park.

Guestrooms also command stunning views of the Oriental Pearl Tower, Bund, and Shanghai skyline, and include generously sized marble bathrooms with deep, indulgent bathtubs.

The 24-hour business center is fully equipped, with attending secretarial services, while the hotel’s concierge team is the most resourceful in the city. Board meetings, conferences and receptions can be held in the Grand Hyatt’s function rooms, which accommodates 12 to 1, 200.

Club Oasis offers therapies and treatments and also hosts a gym, whirlpool spas, hot and cold plunge pools, sauna and steam rooms, and relaxation lounges. The Sky Pool, with its two-story plate glass windows, offers spectacular 180-degree views over Shanghai.

Fine dining in the hotel’s 11 restaurants and bars, includes sumptuous Italian, Japanese, Shanghainese, Cantonese cuisines and a prime grill, as well as a range of buffets.

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