Lujiazui Shanghai, China
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottSkyline Art Deco beacon
Geometric Art Deco lines meet soaring altitude, framing panoramic vistas of the surrounding financial towers and the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower.
“Its design skews modern with hints of 1930s Shanghai, while views take in panoramas of the Bund.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Round-the-clock club lounge concierges orchestrate stays with five daily culinary presentations and personalized service touches.
Remarkable
A 55th-floor spa with skyline treatment suites, crystal steam rooms, and an indoor infinity pool overlooking the Bund.
Remarkable
The 58th-floor terrace at Flair and Aura Lounge draw evening crowds with craft cocktails and live jazz.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
The striking art deco inspired décor and the attention to detail in the service are also hallmarks of this luxurious and elegant hotel.
“The Pudong hotel fills the top floors of a 58-story financial district building that's a quick walk from the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower.”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Located in the heart of Lujiazui, the hotel connects directly to the upscale IFC Mall and puts the Oriental Pearl Tower moments away.
The rooms
Richard Farnell-designed quarters feature cream marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs, gold accents, and sweeping views across the Huangpu River.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated indoor infinity pool overlooks the Huangpu River alongside a 24-hour gym on the 53rd floor.
The spa
Ten private treatment suites look across the skyline from the 55th floor, joined by crystal steam rooms and rock saunas.
Restaurant
Scena di Angelo
Chef Angelo Aglianó shapes the regional Italian menu on the 52nd floor, surrounded by panoramic views of the Oriental Pearl Tower.
The guest rooms at The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong capture Shanghai during the 1920s and ’30s by incorporating Art Deco décor...
Flair Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
Split-level terraces on the 58th floor serve Asian tapas and craft cocktails directly opposite the glowing Oriental Pearl Tower.
At the table
Aura Lounge serves afternoon tea and evening drinks on the 52nd floor to the sound of nightly live jazz.
How it began
Occupying the top eighteen floors of the Cesar Pelli-designed IFC South Tower, the property opened in 2010 during the World Expo.
“Flair’s split-level, prow-like terrace points across the Huangpu River towards the mini-Manhattan rising behind the Bund.”
Good to know
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How we rate hotels.
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.