Dazhongli Shanghai, China
Opened
2018
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
Upper HouseItalian modernist haven
Dark timber screens and jade-toned tiles frame a soaring lobby where creative crowds gather beneath a green Murano glass chandelier.
“His Italian-style furniture sits alongside Chinese antiques and artworks in a comfortable, mishmash of east and west stylings.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Piero Lissoni interiors balance sleek Italian lines against bronze mesh partitions, hand-glazed ceramics, and curated contemporary Chinese art.
Remarkable
Spacious studios feature complimentary maxi-bars, Bamford bath products, bespoke sound systems, and a dedicated house Tesla shuttle.
Remarkable
A subterranean sanctuary featuring a 33-metre heated lap pool, Lululemon yoga partnership, and Cha Ling tea-infused skincare.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – China
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery.
his focused, near-monochrome modernist style is applied to Shanghai’s own distinctive visual language, to astonishing effect.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set within the HKRI Taikoo Hui complex, the hotel opens directly onto the luxury boutiques and bustling rhythm of West Nanjing Road.
The rooms
Calm studios feature floor-to-ceiling windows, black marble bathrooms, complimentary maxi-bars, and a bedside pull rope that shuts down all lighting.
The pool, sauna and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated 33-metre indoor lap pool sits beside a cylindrical backlit sauna and a 24-hour Technogym fitness studio.
The spa
Reached through a charcoal stone tunnel, subterranean treatment suites offer therapies using Cha Ling Yunnan pu'er tea extracts.
Restaurant
Sui Tang Li
Reached by a spiral staircase, this moody dining room serves creative dim sum alongside regional Cantonese and Sichuan recipes.
behind its doors is a seductive, moody space set by Italian architect Piero Lissoni and adorned with contemporary Chinese art.
Bar
Café Gray Deluxe
Conceived with chef Gray Kunz, this European dining room and cocktail lounge pairs leather tub chairs with bold art.
At the table
The wraparound outdoor terrace overlooks West Nanjing Road, welcoming guests for afternoon tea and evening cocktails above the city.
How it began
Two curved towers wrap around a central bamboo garden, shaped to echo the fluid silhouette of traditional tiled Chinese rooftops.
“it’s a sumptuously composed place of contrast. Bold yet muted, large yet boutiquey, bright yet clandestine, modern yet heritage.”
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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.