Best Luxury Hotels in Pudong

If you’re looking for elegant contemporary design, the Mandarin Oriental Pudong is the perfect destination. Every space is like a work of art, and the facilities live up to the promise of the exquisite décor. See your meal being prepared in Zest’s fascinating show kitchen, or indulge in something special in the Mandarin Cake Shop, which serves delicious fresh-baked treats in stylish surroundings.

Located high above the city in the Shanghai Tower, China’s tallest skyscraper and the second tallest in the world, the hotel spans the 84th to 105th floors and also occupies the 120th floor. It boasts 165 luxurious rooms and suites, which rank among the highest and most spacious in the city. The stunning interiors feature lacquer, glaze, and enamel finishes complemented by metal, crystal, and mosaic details generating an artistic and creative ambience. Guests can relax at the Reiki spam work up a sweat in the fitness centre and indulge in world-class dining experiences at the hotel’s seven restaurants and bars, each offering a unique ambiance and panoramic views of Shanghai.

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan, the brand’s second address in the city, offers 204 rooms and suites designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and Cheng Chung Design. Located on the southern stretch of the New Bund in Pudong, this serene riverfront retreat balances Shanghai’s cosmopolitan rhythm with a sense of calm and connection to nature. Interiors draw inspiration from the city’s Art Deco heritage, blending East–West influences through intricate craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Dining spans modern European cuisine at Arame, refined Min cuisine by Michelin-starred chef Justin Yang at Fu Cheng, and afternoon teas or signature cocktails at Peacock Alley. Guests can unwind in the tranquil spa, swim in the 25-metre marble-clad indoor pool, or maintain balance in the 24-hour fitness centre. The hotel’s position offers direct access to Qiantan Park and the waterfront promenade, while nearby cultural landmarks such as the West Bund Art Museum and Tank Shanghai make it a sophisticated base for both leisure and business travellers seeking understated grandeur on the river’s edge.

One of the tallest hotels in the world, the Park Hyatt Shanghai sits 79 floors up in the Shanghai World Financial Centre, at the beating heart of the Lujiazui financial district. If you’re looking for comfort, the Park Hyatt has the largest standard rooms in Shanghai, as well as high ceilings for a spacious feel, and every room is elegantly and luxuriously appointed with a walk-in dressing room. Take advantage of the complimentary Tai chi class in the courtyard each morning to start your day right.

The lavish and elegant Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong is located on the upper floors of a 58-floor tower, giving stunning views of the city in all directions. The nearby Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower, when lit up at night, makes the perfect backdrop to an evening spent at Flair, the highest rooftop bar in China. If that’s not to your taste, the hotel features two gorgeous restaurants, and the Aura Lounge and Jazz Bar serves delicious cocktails and more than 30 varieties of Rose Champagne.

Situated in the breathtaking Jin Mao Tower, the Grand Hyatt Shanghai is one of the top ten highest hotels in the world, and is certainly also among the most unique. With well-equipped rooms with stunning views and ten exquisite restaurants and bars, you need never leave, but when you do the hotel’s central location in the Lujiazui financial district puts the whole of Shanghai at your feet.

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.