1.Shanghai Tower J Hotel:
If you want a dream trip above the clouds, Shanghai Tower J Hotel is definitely the best choice. It is located in the high area of Shanghai Tower, the tallest building in China. It is currently the highest hotel in the world. The highest floor is on the 120th floor, with a vertical height of more than 556 meters. The hotel lobby is on the 101st floor, with a vertical height of about 470 meters, like a “sky hotel”.
This hotel was jointly built by Jinjiang International Group, Shanghai Chengtou (Group) Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Construction Group Co., Ltd., and cleverly combines world design trends, contemporary art aesthetics and traditional Chinese culture. Entering the hotel is like stepping into the palace of art. Thousands of works by well-known artists at home and abroad are displayed in it, and every detail shows a unique artistic charm. The guest rooms are located on the 86th to 98th floors, and the room types start from 75 square meters, which are very spacious. In the interior space, metal, fabric bedding, velvet bright sofas and warm yellow ambient lights collide with each other, creating a modern and comfortable accommodation environment. The bathroom is paved with white marble, which is full of texture. The bathtub is customized into the shape of white magnolia petals, full of Shanghai style.
In terms of food experience, J Hotel is also amazing. The hotel has seven restaurants and bars with their own characteristics, providing a variety of dining options. Located on the 120th floor with a vertical height of 556 meters, Tianzhijin Restaurant is the Guinness World Record holder for “the highest restaurant in a building”. Here, you can enjoy the food that combines the essence of European, Japanese and Chinese cuisines while taking in the beautiful scenery of the entire Shanghai city and experience the wonderful experience of “eating in the clouds”. The Italian restaurant “Shanghai 101” focuses on the southern Italian and Mediterranean food concepts, bringing you fresh and healthy Italian food; Jinshang Tianshe Japanese restaurant mainly serves Kaiseki cuisine and modern teppanyaki dishes, allowing you to enjoy the chefs’ live performance of Japanese cooking skills while tasting the food.
In addition to food, the hotel’s entertainment facilities are also not to be missed. The swimming pool on the 84th floor is nearly 400 meters vertically, making it the highest swimming pool in the world. Swimming here is like being in the clouds, an extraordinary experience.
2.Peace Hotel Shanghai:
Walking into the Peace Hotel is like traveling through time and space and returning to the prosperous old Shanghai. The milky white marble floor, the bronze carved chandelier, the use of geometric shapes and lines, all show a noble and elegant temperament. The octagonal atrium in the center of the lobby is topped by an octagonal dome made of colored glass, and there are large reliefs on the surrounding walls showing the style of old Shanghai, which is magnificent. At the top of the octagonal atrium, a dove of peace made of thousands of pieces of colored glass is dazzling, symbolizing peace and beauty. The old elevator in the hotel is also a major feature. It has been preserved since the Sassoon Building period. It uses a pointer to indicate the floor, which is full of retro charm.
The Peace Hotel has 270 rooms and suites. The most distinctive one is the Nine Countries Suite, which is decorated with the cultural styles of nine countries, namely China, the United States, Britain, France, Italy, Germany, India, Spain, and Japan. Each suite has its own unique style, allowing you to appreciate the unique charm of different countries without leaving the country. Walking into the Chinese suite, wooden carved furniture, Chinese screens, traditional calligraphy and painting and other elements create a strong oriental charm; while the French suite is dominated by the romantic Rococo style, with exquisite carvings and gorgeous crystal chandeliers, showing elegance and luxury.
In addition to accommodation, the dining experience of the Peace Hotel is also first-class. The Dragon and Phoenix Hall on the 8th floor is a great place to taste authentic local cuisine. The dishes here are exquisite and delicious, and you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the Huangpu River from the window, so that you can enjoy the food while enjoying the bustling night view of Shanghai. Signature dishes such as Old Shanghai Smoked Fish, Local Braised Pork, and Crystal River Shrimp are deeply loved by diners. The Peace Hall is an ideal place for holding various banquets and events. Its luxurious and stylish environment and professional and thoughtful service can add unforgettable memories to every event.
In the Peace Hotel, you can also feel the strong cultural atmosphere. There is a small museum in the hotel, which displays various antiques, crystals, silverware, porcelain, old photos, old newspapers, old menus, etc. related to the Peace Hotel. These precious exhibits vividly show the development process of the Peace Hotel and allow people to have a deeper understanding of the history of Shanghai. In addition, the Peace Hotel often holds various art exhibitions and cultural activities to bring rich spiritual enjoyment to guests.
As part of the Shanghai Bund building complex, the Peace Hotel was listed as the fourth batch of national key cultural relics protection units, and has successively won honors such as world-famous hotels, top 50 excellent star-rated hotels in the country, national “May 1st Labor Award” advanced units, and Centennial Film Contribution Award. It is not only a hotel, but also a treasure house of history and culture, attracting countless tourists to explore its charm.
3.Amanyangyun Hotel:
The birth of Amanyangyun originated from a protection plan for ancient buildings and ancient trees. The hotel cleverly combines 13 ancient houses from the Ming and Qing dynasties with 24 modern one-bedroom suites. Each ancient house is equipped with a private outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi, as well as a spacious courtyard. Here, history and modernity blend perfectly. The ancient buildings exude the charm of time, and modern facilities provide a comfortable and convenient living experience. Stepping into the ancient house, it seems to travel through time and space. The exquisite wood carvings and simple blue bricks, every detail tells the story of the past; and in the suite, the simple and stylish design, high-quality bedding and modern bathroom facilities make people feel full of comfort and coziness.
The environment of the hotel coexists harmoniously with nature. In the 140-hectare pristine nature, it is surrounded by tall camphor trees, and the scenery varies in different seasons. In spring, everything comes back to life, and the camphor tree sprouts green new buds, and the whole hotel seems to be covered with a layer of green gauze; in summer, the trees are shady, and it is very pleasant to cool under the camphor tree, listen to the birds singing, and feel the breeze caressing; in autumn, the leaves gradually turn yellow, and the falling leaves are like golden butterflies, dancing in the air, covering the earth with a golden carpet; in winter, the camphor tree is still upright, and it has a unique charm in the world covered in silver.
In addition to accommodation and food, Amanyangyun also provides a wealth of activities and experience projects. You can ride leisurely in the endless nature and feel the embrace of the wind; you can also swim in the indoor swimming pool, or sweat in the gym; you can also take your children to the Children’s Discovery Center, where there are a variety of experience activities for children to spend a happy time. In addition, the hotel’s spa and wellness center is also a great place to relax, providing a variety of treatments, saunas, swimming pools and other facilities, allowing you to relieve stress and restore vitality in a quiet environment.
4.Bulgari Hotel Shanghai:
This hotel was carefully designed by Italian architectural firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, which cleverly combines the essence of Italian architecture and design style with Shanghai’s unique Shanghai style. Stepping into the hotel, it feels like being in a palace of art. The lobby lounge reception area adopts Italian design, dark marble and copper mesh partitions complement each other, and the floor uses Bulgari’s iconic “Pantheon floor tile” pattern, showing luxury and elegance.
The hotel has 82 elegant rooms and suites, each with an area of more than 60 square meters, creating a rare spacious space for guests in Shanghai. All rooms are carefully built by Italian furniture brands such as Maxalto, B&B Italia, Flos and Flexform, and with advanced technology experience, let guests enjoy a comfortable stay. Among them, the highest-priced Bulgari Suite, with an area of 393 square meters, can accommodate 3 people. It is equipped with a 2.4-meter king-size bed, six TVs, a walk-in closet, etc., and a 360-degree view of the river and skyline, allowing you to have a panoramic view of Shanghai’s prosperity. The guest rooms and suites are also equipped with Bulgari’s exclusive fragrances and series of products, including shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, aftershave, soap and hot towels, bringing you the ultimate comfort experience.
In terms of dining, Bulgari Hotel Shanghai is a paradise for food. Baolixuan Chinese Restaurant is located on the third floor of the Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce Building. It mainly serves Cantonese cuisine, and the recipes are carefully prepared by the famous Chinese chef Fu Wenbiao. The restaurant is decorated with a checkered ceiling, turquoise raw silk wallpaper, black lacquer wainscots and Art Deco carpets, creating an atmosphere of the golden age of old Shanghai. There are 6 private rooms here, each with silk wallpaper in different colors, and the walls are decorated with Bulgari’s jewelry manuscripts. There is a walk-in wine cellar on the ground floor of the restaurant. In 2020, Baolixuan Chinese Restaurant won the honor of a Michelin one-star restaurant, and was promoted to a Michelin two-star restaurant in 2021. Its signature dishes such as roast goose, crispy shrimp intestines, and mango sago marshmallows are deeply loved by diners. The Italian restaurant (Il Ristorante – Niko Romito) is located on the 47th floor of the hotel. It is run by Michelin chef Niko Romito and focuses on Italian-style cuisine. It has been listed in the Shanghai Michelin Guide with one star for three consecutive years since 2019. Here, you can taste authentic Italian food such as Italian roast beef, black truffle pasta, chocolate mousse, and feel the unique charm of Italian cuisine. In addition, the hotel also has Bulgari Bar, La Terrazza, Lobby Lounge, Whiskey Bar and other dining venues, providing a variety of fine wines and exquisite snacks to meet your different taste buds.
The hotel’s spa and fitness center covers an area of 2,000 square meters, like a paradise in the bustling metropolis, enjoying a private park and a waterfront resort surrounded by greenery. It is a retreat to balance the body and mind, full of Italian elegance. There are warm and comfortable conditioning rooms, saunas and lounges, as well as a 25-meter indoor heated swimming pool, allowing you to find a quiet oasis in the busy city life and relax.
5.Capella Shanghai:
The hotel was carefully built by the design master Jaya Ibrahim, who cleverly combined traditional Chinese elements with French style to pay tribute to the golden age of old Shanghai in the 1930s. The interior decoration style of the villa is unique, with soothing and soft colors. The wooden furniture exudes a warm luster, which complements the modern facilities and creates a warm and comfortable living atmosphere. The room layout is reasonable and spacious. Some room types also have a fully equipped kitchen, a study on the top floor and a roof terrace. Here, you can overlook the unique rose brick road of Shikumen buildings and feel the quietness of the years.
In terms of dining, the hotel’s Michelin one-star restaurant Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire is definitely a paradise for food lovers. This restaurant is personally handled by Michelin three-star chef Pierre Gagnaire, who reinterprets traditional French cuisine with innovative methods to bring diners a unique gourmet experience. The restaurant has an elegant environment and a design style that combines classic Western and Eastern elements. Many details reflect the characteristics of old Shanghai. The window seat is particularly popular. Here, you can enjoy delicious French cuisine while feeling the French romance in the sun. Signature dishes such as the special beef tartare, the improved version adds tuna, smoked chicken, etc., and the beef is eaten together with the top layer of beetroot, radish slices, etc., the sour, sweet and fresh complex taste is endless; the duck liver jelly is topped with passion fruit jelly, the middle layer is duck liver, and the bottom layer is red cabbage. When it is served, it will be served with a small piece of bread with nuts and jam. The sour and sweet taste can well neutralize the greasy taste of duck liver, which makes people praise it.
The award-winning Auriga Spa is also a major feature of the hotel. The spa uses the specialty products of CARITA, an excellent French skincare family, and integrates traditional Chinese health therapies and innovative technologies to provide guests with luxurious treatments rooted in the local area. Every link of the spa is carefully designed according to the energy transformation of the moon phase, in line with the rhythm of nature, to help guests get deep relaxation and purify the body and mind. Here, you can enjoy professional massage and care services in a comfortable environment to completely relieve your tired body and mind.
Summary:
Whether you are seeking excitement in the clouds or love the weight of history; whether you desire the tranquility of nature, yearn for luxury enjoyment, or are fascinated by the Shanghai style, there is always one of these five hotels in Shanghai that can meet your needs. Pack your bags and embark on a journey. Start your dream journey in these hotels in Shanghai and leave behind beautiful memories!
