Classic hotels in Shanghai

No. 02

5 hotels

Bronze

They did this well. You’ll notice.

Lujiazui, Shanghai From $250

Grand Hyatt Shanghai

A Pudong institution since 1999, hosting business deals, diplomatic delegations, and milestone gatherings high above Lujiazui.

Design Classic Social Central

Jing'an Temple, Shanghai From $150

Hengshan Moller Villa Hotel Shanghai

Traditional afternoon tea rituals hosted in wood-paneled salons and across the manicured garden terrace.

Heritage Design Classic Central

Huangpu, Shanghai From $150

Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai

Hosting Shanghai milestone banquets since 1990 alongside traditional kaiseki dinners at Yamazato.

Heritage Classic Luxe Lively

Changning, Shanghai From $150

Radisson Collection Hotel Xing Guo Shanghai

A former State Guesthouse hosting diplomatic banquets and delegations amidst century-old camphor trees.

Heritage Classic Luxe Central

Jing'an Temple, Shanghai From $250

The Portman Ritz-Carlton

An enduring West Nanjing Road anchor known for evening lobby candle-lighting rituals held across decades.

Luxe Social Classic Lively

Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.

Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.

Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.

Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.

Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.

Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.

Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.

Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.

Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.

Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.

Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.