Best Luxury Hotels in Shanghai

Admire the city’s glittering skyline as you swim in the 41st-floor jade-tiled infinity-edge lap pool and soothe aching muscles in the bubbling hydro pool. The Regent occupies 10 storeys of the  21st Century Tower, accommodating 187 rooms and suites. Each comes with 400-thread count linen, an Illy coffee maker, Frederic Malle toiletries, a Frette bathrobe, a sunken bathtub and a walk-in shower. The decor brings in aspects of Art Deco design, with accents of bold red and Macassar ebony. There are three restaurants onsite; the Italian Camelia, Mi Teppanyaki And Sushi Lounge and Shàng-Xí with five private dining rooms.

Set within the revitalised World Expo district beside the Huangpu River. With 254 rooms and suites, the hotel occupies a striking curved tower in Expo Place, a contemporary hub that connects culture, business and creative enterprise along one of Shanghai’s most dynamic riverfronts. Interiors by SilverFox Studios draw on the architectural language of Expo 2010, combining steel, wood, concrete and rich textures to create an atmosphere that feels confident, expressive and rooted in the city’s modern identity.

Dining is a central part of the experience. BAOBAO Lounge offers a sociable indoor-outdoor setting for steamed delicacies, light dishes and local drinks. Fishermen’s Pavilion on the 19th floor presents imaginative interpretations of Yangtze River Delta cuisine prepared by Shanghai-born chefs, with river views and private dining rooms for exclusive gatherings. The 20th floor rooftop venue, TOTS, brings cocktails, small plates, cabanas, DJ sessions and late-night energy with sweeping skyline vistas.

The hotel’s cultural spirit continues through curated creative partnerships, riverside runs with local collectives and music-led social events, while the location places guests moments from major Expo landmarks including the Mercedes-Benz Arena, the China Art Museum and the World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center.