Must see hotels in Shanghai

Centrally located between People's Square and the Bund, private rooms here have homely touches and Chinese porcelain wash basins, while single-sex dorms…

An absolute monolith overlooking the Shanghai Indoor Stadium, Huating offers good value for a five-star property. Book a room on one of the top floors for…

The InterContinental has more than 200 rooms in a historic garden estate which includes Building No 1, a 1919 red-brick mansion and former residence of…

This hotel's most distinctive feature is the lit-up, gold-trimmed temple atop its modern tower block. It's a reasonable option for those wanting a more…

The rooms in the newer tower at the top-notch Westin are sleek and contemporary with capacious bathrooms, some of which have free-standing tubs; rooms in…

The sixth hotel from the esteemed Roman jewellery-maker is beyond decadent. It has 82 rooms including the enormous three-bedroom 570sqm Bvlgari Suite. La…

Just off East Nanjing Rd, this sociable and friendly Mingtown hostel is all about the location: halfway between the Bund and People’s Square. It's a bit…

Rising up halfway along East Nanjing Rd, the Sofitel is a solid choice for those wanting a central location without breaking the bank. The uncluttered,…

This magnificent art deco building has been home to a hotel since 1934 and was first established as the Metropole Hotel, owned by the famed Victor Sassoon…

Grand and fresh, this is a superb choice. The effortlessly elegant lobby areas – with acres of softly burnished marble and a small forest of fairy-light…

Sitting opposite the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, guests at Fenyang Garden are occasionally treated to the sounds of classical music floating over from…

Located at the southern edge of the Bund, Les Suites Orient is notable as the only hotel on the strip offering standard rooms (Bund Studio) with fantastic…

This historic mansion was once the residence of notorious gangsters and played host to decadent parties in the 1930s. It's filled with antiques, dark wood…

For those looking for a more authentic, local experience, the Phoenix is a good choice right among great street food. Appealing rooms are clean and bright…

The Shangri-La’s two towers – one dated, the other more dramatically modern – house an undisputed elegance. The lobby, corridors, restaurants and rooms…

One of several Metropolo hotels set up in refurbished historical buildings, this one is just off the Bund. Rooms here take on categories of sassiness,…

With a handy location about a 10-minute walk from the Bund and East Nanjing Rd, this friendly little place is like a hotel with a vibrant youth hostel…

On a quiet tree-lined street, this pleasant hotel shares its grounds with a 1936 colonial Spanish-style villa. It offers comfortable elegant rooms, with…

Housed in a yellow-and-white building hidden from the main road by apartments, this budget option offers excellent value. Rooms are basic but comfortable,…

The New Asia Hotel is one of Shanghai’s rich brood of extant art deco architectural wonders. The 266 renovated rooms are beautifully finished with greys,…