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Luxury hotels in Shanghai

12 properties, every one holding an official 5-star classification — a licensing fact, not our opinion. Open any hotel for the full guide and live rates*, or browse the wider Shanghai hotels hub.

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FlightLogic's curated list covers 12 luxury hotels in Shanghai — every one holding an official 5-star classification, led by Fairmont Peace Hotel Shanghai. Each entry is a full hand-written guide with neighbourhood context, transfer notes and live partner rates; typical nightly bands run £250–£450. Star classes are official licensing facts, never FlightLogic inventions.

Officially 5-star in Shanghai

Fairmont Peace Hotel Shanghai — The Bund, Shanghai

★★★★★ 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

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Grand Hyatt Shanghai — Lujiazui, Shanghai

★★★★★ 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

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Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai — Lujiazui, Shanghai

★★★★★ 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

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Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund — South Bund, Shanghai

★★★★★ 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

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Hyatt on the Bund Shanghai — North Bund, Shanghai

★★★★★ 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

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Pudong Shangri-La Shanghai — Lujiazui, Shanghai

★★★★★ 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

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Regent Shanghai Pudong — Lujiazui, Shanghai

★★★★★ 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

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The Peninsula Shanghai — The Bund, Shanghai

★★★★★ 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

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The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong — Lujiazui, Shanghai

★★★★★ 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

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The Westin Bund Center Shanghai — The Bund, Shanghai

★★★★★ 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

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W Shanghai - The Bund — North Bund, Shanghai

★★★★★ 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

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Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund — The Bund, Shanghai

★★★★★ 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

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How this luxury list differs from our best-ranked list

This page answers one narrow question: which properties in Shanghai hold an official 5-star classification from their national licensing body — an audited fact, not our opinion. Every hotel above carries that classification, ordered by typical nightly band where cache data allows. Our best hotels in Shanghai ranking answers a different question — which properties we would actually book — and there our first-hand editorial stays outrank official stars. The two lists intentionally disagree when a 4-star boutique beats a faded grande dame; that disagreement is the point of publishing both.

Star classes are official licensing facts verified per property — never FlightLogic inventions and never a promise of quality. A 5-star licence certifies facilities and service standards at inspection time; it does not measure current maintenance, noise, or value. That is what the full guides are for.

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An official 5-star classification from the local licensing body — a verifiable fact, not our judgement. Where a named FlightLogic author has also stayed and reviewed the property, that editorial score is shown and ranks the list.