Stratospheric skyline roost
High-speed elevators shoot up to the 101st-floor sky lobby, where crystal columns, wire sculptures, and Italian mosaics hover over Shanghai.
“As one of the world’s highest hotels, J Hotel Shanghai Tower is a vision of lofty luxury with its stratospheric views and art-fueled interior design.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Round-the-clock dedicated butler service for every guest, complemented by full-size Hermès toiletries and custom tea sets.
Notable
Bilkey Llinas interiors blending crystal Roman columns, Italian mosaics, and lacquer inside Gensler's twisting glass tower.
Notable
An 84th-floor indoor swimming pool beneath hammered metal ceilings, paired with level 85 Reiki energy therapies.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Shanghai Tower is not just any tower, but the tallest building in China, of which J Hotel Shanghai Tower occupies floors 84 to 105...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Towering over Lujiazui, the skyscraper offers direct sightlines across the Huangpu River to the colonial architecture of the historic Bund.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows curve along the twisting facade, framing river views alongside Yangtze-embossed wallpaper and Chinese tea ceremony sets.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 84th-floor heated lap pool sits beneath rippled metal ceilings beside a glass-walled river observation deck.
The spa
Treatment suites on the 85th floor host Japanese Reiki palm-energy sessions and holistic herbal bodywork.
The gym and yoga studio
Cardio machines and a dedicated yoga studio look straight out across Shanghai through full-height tower windows.
Restaurant
Heavenly Jin
On the 120th floor, open kitchens serve Huaiyang and modern European dishes against floor-to-ceiling skyline views.
How it began
Jin Jiang established this flagship across the upper reaches of China's tallest skyscraper, occupying floors 84 through 120 of the spiraling tower.
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The medals
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.
The eight vibes
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.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
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.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.