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Ranked picks · China

# Best hotels in Shanghai

12 hand-picked properties, ranked — ordered by official star classification. Every entry links to a full guide with live partner rates*. For neighbourhood context and filters, see the [Shanghai hotels hub](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/china/shanghai/).

Fairmont Peace Hotel Shanghai tops FlightLogic's ranking of the best hotels in Shanghai (official 5-star classification). The full list ranks 12 hand-picked properties: hotels we have stayed at and reviewed rank first by editorial score, the rest by official star class. Every entry links a full guide with live rates and no markup.

## The 12 best hotels in Shanghai, ranked

1. 1 [★★★★★ 5-star 270 rooms The Bund, Shanghai £250–£450 Fairmont Peace Hotel Shanghai Ultimate guide to Fairmont Peace Hotel on the Bund — a 5-star art-deco landmark at 20 Nanjing East Road with about 270 rooms, Fairmont Gold floors, the Peace Museum tour, and Pudong skyline views across the Huangpu. Nanjing Road and the Bund promenade start at the door; Maglev and Metro Line 2 link PVG. First-time visitors who want the Bund and Nanjing Road on foot From PVG: Maglev to Longyang Road (~8 min), then Metro Line 2 toward East Nanjing Road / walk to the Bund — allow about 60–75 minutes door to door Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/china/shanghai/fairmont-peace-hotel-shanghai/) Official 5-star classification
2. 2 [★★★★★ 5-star 548 rooms Lujiazui, Shanghai £180–£350 Grand Hyatt Shanghai Ultimate guide to Grand Hyatt Shanghai — a 5-star hotel occupying floors 56–87 of Jin Mao Tower in Lujiazui with 548 rooms, Club Oasis spa and the high-floor Sky Pool, Bund views, and Oriental Pearl / IFC malls nearby. Check-in is on the 54th floor; Maglev and Metro Line 2 serve PVG transfers. Travellers who want the Pudong skyline experience from inside a landmark tower From PVG: Maglev to Longyang Road, then Metro Line 2 to Lujiazui — allow about 45–60 minutes Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/china/shanghai/grand-hyatt-shanghai/) Official 5-star classification
3. 3 [★★★★★ 5-star 686 rooms Lujiazui, Shanghai £140–£280 Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai Ultimate guide to Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai — a 5-star Lujiazui hotel at 1288 Lujiazui Ring Road with 686 rooms, high-floor pool and spa, six restaurants and bars, and Oriental Pearl Tower within walking distance. A large Pudong riverside luxury pick beside our Grand Hyatt and Shangri-La guides. Lujiazui business and sightseeing From PVG: Maglev to Longyang Road then Metro Line 2 toward the city, or a taxi/Didi door to door — typically 40–60 minutes depending on traffic and exact address Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/china/shanghai/grand-kempinski-shanghai/) Official 5-star classification
4. 4 [★★★★★ 5-star 184 rooms South Bund, Shanghai £120–£250 Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund Ultimate guide to Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund — a boutique riverside hotel at 585 Zhongshan East 2nd Road with 184 rooms, indoor pool, CHAR rooftop bar, and Huangpu views toward Lujiazui. South Bund base near Shiliupu and Yu Garden; a design-led alternative to the Fairmont Peace landmark further north. Travellers who want Bund/river energy without the Peace Hotel price premium From PVG: Maglev to Longyang Road, Metro Line 2 toward the city, then a short taxi/walk to the South Bund — or taxi/Didi door to door in about 45–60 minutes Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/china/shanghai/hotel-indigo-shanghai-bund/) Official 5-star classification
5. 5 [★★★★★ 5-star 620 rooms North Bund, Shanghai £150–£300 Hyatt on the Bund Shanghai Ultimate guide to Hyatt on the Bund Shanghai — a 5-star twin-tower hotel at 199 Huangpu Road on the North Bund with 620 rooms, 2024 renovation, Bund and Lujiazui views, and International Cruise Terminal Metro nearby. A large-scale riverside alternative north of the classic Nanjing Road icons. Travellers who want Bund/Lujiazui views from a large modern Hyatt From PVG: Maglev to Longyang Road then Metro Line 2 toward the city, or a taxi/Didi door to door — typically 40–60 minutes depending on traffic and exact address Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/china/shanghai/hyatt-on-the-bund-shanghai/) Official 5-star classification
6. 6 [★★★★★ 5-star 950 rooms Lujiazui, Shanghai £200–£400 Pudong Shangri-La Shanghai Ultimate guide to Pudong Shangri-La Shanghai — a 5-star riverside hotel at 33 Fucheng Road with about 950 rooms across River Wing and Grand Tower, Chi spa, Horizon Club, Bund views, and Lujiazui malls nearby. The large-campus luxury pick on the Pudong bank; Maglev and Metro Line 2 connect PVG. Travellers who want spacious luxury and spa time, not only a room with a view From PVG: Maglev to Longyang Road then Metro Line 2 to Lujiazui, or taxi/Didi in roughly 40–55 minutes Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/china/shanghai/pudong-shangri-la/) Official 5-star classification
7. 7 [★★★★★ 5-star 187 rooms Lujiazui, Shanghai £160–£320 Regent Shanghai Pudong Ultimate guide to Regent Shanghai Pudong — a 5-star Lujiazui hotel at 210 Century Avenue with 187 rooms, skyline infinity pool, spa and Oriental Pearl views from many categories. A smaller-inventory Pudong luxury pick near South Pudong Road Metro and the SWFC cluster. Travellers who want a skyline pool without 600+ room mega-hotels From PVG: Maglev to Longyang Road then Metro Line 2 toward the city, or a taxi/Didi door to door — typically 40–60 minutes depending on traffic and exact address Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/china/shanghai/regent-shanghai-pudong/) Official 5-star classification
8. 8 [★★★★★ 5-star 235 rooms The Bund, Shanghai £400–£800 The Peninsula Shanghai Ultimate guide to The Peninsula Shanghai — a 5-star Bund landmark at 32 Zhongshan East 1st Road with all-suite-style luxury rooms, Peninsula Spa, 25 m pool, Sir Elly’s rooftop dining, and Nanjing Road nearby. The ultra-luxury heritage-leaning pick at the north end of the classic Bund. Special-occasion and honeymoon stays From PVG: Maglev to Longyang Road then Metro Line 2 toward the city, or a taxi/Didi door to door — typically 40–60 minutes depending on traffic and exact address Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/china/shanghai/peninsula-shanghai/) Official 5-star classification
9. 9 [★★★★★ 5-star 285 rooms Lujiazui, Shanghai £280–£550 The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong Ultimate guide to The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong — a 5-star hotel in Shanghai IFC at 8 Century Avenue with Bund-view rooms, Club Lounge, Flair rooftop bar and Lujiazui Metro at the door. The polished Pudong luxury pick beside Grand Hyatt, Shangri-La and Kempinski. Luxury travellers who want IFC mall + Metro convenience From PVG: Maglev to Longyang Road then Metro Line 2 toward the city, or a taxi/Didi door to door — typically 40–60 minutes depending on traffic and exact address Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/china/shanghai/ritz-carlton-shanghai-pudong/) Official 5-star classification
10. 10 [★★★★★ 5-star 567 rooms The Bund, Shanghai £160–£320 The Westin Bund Center Shanghai Ultimate guide to The Westin Bund Center Shanghai — a 5-star hotel at 88 Henan Middle Road with about 567 rooms in twin towers, indoor pool, Heavenly Bed rooms, and the Bund and Nanjing Road a short walk. A practical luxury base between Yu Garden Metro and the waterfront. First-timers wanting Bund + Nanjing Road + Yu Garden without sleeping on the promenade itself From PVG: Maglev to Longyang Road then Metro Line 2 toward the city, or a taxi/Didi door to door — typically 40–60 minutes depending on traffic and exact address Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/china/shanghai/westin-bund-center-shanghai/) Official 5-star classification
11. 11 [★★★★★ 5-star 374 rooms North Bund, Shanghai £220–£450 W Shanghai - The Bund Ultimate guide to W Shanghai - The Bund — a 5-star lifestyle hotel at 66 Lvshun Road on the North Bund with 374 rooms, indoor and outdoor WET pools, WOOBAR, AWAY spa and wide Huangpu / Lujiazui views. The design-and-nightlife pick versus classical Hyatt, Peninsula and Peace. Design and nightlife travellers From PVG: Maglev to Longyang Road then Metro Line 2 toward the city, or a taxi/Didi door to door — typically 40–60 minutes depending on traffic and exact address Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/china/shanghai/w-shanghai-the-bund/) Official 5-star classification
12. 12 [★★★★★ 5-star 260 rooms The Bund, Shanghai £350–£700 Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund Ultimate guide to Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund — a 5-star hotel combining the restored Shanghai Club building with a modern tower, Peacock Lounge heritage spaces, Bund views and Yu Garden Metro access. Ultra-luxury alternative to Peninsula and Fairmont Peace on the same waterfront. Heritage luxury travellers From PVG: Maglev to Longyang Road then Metro Line 2 toward the city, or a taxi/Didi door to door — typically 40–60 minutes depending on traffic and exact address Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/china/shanghai/waldorf-astoria-shanghai-bund/) Official 5-star classification

## How this ranking works

Hotels a named FlightLogic author has stayed at and reviewed rank first, ordered by their published editorial score. The remaining curated picks follow by official star classification — a licensing fact, never a FlightLogic invention. We do not scrape review sites or invent aggregate ratings. Full rubric at [/methodology/](https://flightlogic.co.uk/methodology/); how we make money at [/how-we-make-money/](https://flightlogic.co.uk/how-we-make-money/).

## Best hotels in Shanghai — FAQ

### What is the best hotel in Shanghai?

Fairmont Peace Hotel Shanghai tops FlightLogic's ranking of the best hotels in Shanghai (official 5-star classification). The full list ranks 12 hand-picked properties: hotels we have stayed at and reviewed rank first by editorial score, the rest by official star class. Every entry links a full guide with live rates and no markup.

### How does FlightLogic rank the best hotels in Shanghai?

Properties a named FlightLogic author has stayed at and reviewed rank first, ordered by their published editorial score. The remaining curated picks follow by official star classification. We never invent aggregate ratings or scrape review counts — the basis for every position is visible on the page.

### Are these all the hotels in Shanghai?

No — this is a curated shortlist, not a directory. For the full market inventory (hundreds of properties with live pricing), use the partner browse link on any hotel page; for neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood context, see the Shanghai hotels hub.