Must see hotels in Shanghai

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    Fairmont Peace Hotel

    If anywhere in town fully conveys swish 1930s Shanghai, it’s the old Cathay, rising imperiously from the Bund. One of the city’s most iconic hotels, the…

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    Waldorf Astoria

    Grandly marking the southern end of the Bund is the former Shanghai Club (1910), once the Bund’s most exclusive gentlemen’s hangout. The 20 original rooms…

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    Yangtze Boutique Shanghai

    Dating from the 1930s, this art deco beauty was a famous hangout for the glitterati in the swinging 1930s. Splendidly refurbished, it features a sumptuous…

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    Urbn

    Within a former post office, China’s first carbon-neutral hotel not only incorporates recyclable materials and low-energy products where possible, but…

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    Park Hyatt

    Spanning the 79th to 93rd floors of the towering Shanghai World Financial Center, this soaring hotel sees Pudong’s huge buildings dwarfing into Lego…

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    InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland

    The world's first underground hotel, this architectural feat transformed an abandoned quarry lake into a luxury resort. Everything overlooks the water…

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    Mandarin Oriental Pudong

    Slightly tucked away from the Lujiazui five-star hotel melee in a sheltered riverside spot, the 362-room Mandarin Oriental is a visual feast, from the…

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    Mingtown E-Tour Youth Hostel

    One of Shanghai's best youth hostels, E-Tour has fine feng shui, a historic alleyway setting and pleasant rooms. But it’s the tranquil courtyard with fish…

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    Cao Tang Inn

    Not your typical generic backpackers, this friendly and atmospheric hostel is set within a century-old house full of character. Its common area in the…

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    Andaz

    Housed in a tower with retro ’70s-style windows, this fab hotel’s metal-latticework lobby suggests an art space, a sensation that persists when you hunt…

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    Langham Xintiandi

    Xintiandi has become a magnet for luxury hotels, and they don’t come much nicer than this one. Its 357 smart, stylish rooms all feature huge floor-to…

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    Quintet

    This chic B&B has five homey double rooms in a 1930s town house full of character. Some of the rooms are small, but each is decorated with style,…

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    Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Pudong

    From the stingray-skin-effect wallpaper in the lift to its stunning alfresco Flair bar and exceptional service, the exquisitely styled 285-room Ritz…

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    Kevin’s Old House

    Housed in a secluded 1927 four-storey French Concession villa, this quiet place is run by a friendly, English-speaking owner. Six spacious suites are…

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    Waterhouse at South Bund

    There are few more stylish places to base yourself in Shanghai than this breathtaking 19-room, four-storey South Bund converted 1930s warehouse right by…

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    Shanghai Edition

    You'll never need to leave this beautiful art deco property – the plush and elegant rooms have amazing views of the Bund, there are tropical roof gardens…

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    Pentahotel Shanghai

    This youthful hotel is built on a snappy design ethos: the reception doubles as a cool cafe and bar, bright rooms are comfortable without being lavish,…

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    Meego Youth Hotel

    The Meego is decorated with stencils of Shanghai's skyline and rooms are modern and clean but compact. Choose between private rooms with city views or…

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    Rock & Wood International Youth Hostel

    With a serene bamboo-edged pond in its courtyard, and a bright and inviting lounge and bar area, this is a popular tranquil choice for travellers. Rooms…

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    Le Tour Traveler’s Rest

    Housed in a former towel factory, this fabulous youth hostel leaves most others hanging out to dry. You’ll pass a row of splendid shíkùmén (stone-gate…