Four Seasons Hotel
Shanghai, China
Lujiazui
Vibe
A suspended metal sculpture floats above the lobby, where rich ebony and 1930s Art Deco glamour set a polished tone.
“Jewel box sanctuary”
Shanghai Art Deco interiors showcase a Macassar ebony spiral staircase and custom suspended metal sculpture.
Dedicated multilingual staff provide evening turndown alongside fresh flowers and views over the Pudong skyline.
A jade-tiled indoor infinity pool and dedicated spa suites offer skyline vistas from the forty-first floor.
In Lujiazui along Century Avenue, minutes on foot from Shanghai Tower and the IFC Mall.
Rooms
Interiors pair smoky glass and lacquered rouge accents with floor-to-ceiling windows framing panoramic views across the Lujiazui skyline.
“Art-filled interiors pull their inspiration from Shanghai’s 1920s and 1930s golden age.”
Wellness
On the forty-first floor, a heated jade-tiled infinity lap pool and private spa suites look out over the city.
Backstory
Known locally as the Jewel Box, the 2012 tower was designed as a gleaming prism in the core of Pudong.
Eat & drink
Dine on Cantonese dishes in private salons at Shang-Xi, or sip wine on the secluded garden terrace at Camelia.
The neighborhood
Set along Century Avenue, the tower places you moments from Shanghai Tower, the IFC Mall, and the Huangpu River.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.