The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong
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Character and identity
Occupying the upper floors of a 58-storey tower in Pudong's financial district, this 285-room Ritz-Carlton reads as a modern take on Shanghai art deco: cream-and-latte marble bathrooms with gold accents, river-facing rooms with views across the Huangpu to the Bund, and a vertical layout that puts the best amenities in the sky. Flair, the 58th-floor rooftop bar, is the social anchor, drawing a fashionable local crowd alongside guests. The ESPA spa sits on the 55th floor with floor-to-ceiling windows in every treatment room, and Cantonese restaurant Jin Xuan and Italian spot Scena round out the dining. A private entrance connects directly to Shanghai ifc mall.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples who want skyline drinks and a serious spa day, design-minded travellers drawn to deco detailing, and shoppers who want Gucci and Badgley Mischka one elevator ride away. It also works unusually well for families: a kids' menu at Scena, a shallow pool, and complimentary English- and Chinese-speaking babysitters with notice.
Should look elsewhere:
If you want a low-rise, neighbourhood-feeling Shanghai stay or proximity to the Bund's historic waterfront, the Pudong side will feel corporate and tower-bound. Architecture purists chasing original deco buildings should book across the river.
Bottom line
The pull here is altitude: a spa, a bar and rooms all engineered around the Huangpu view, with a shopping mall hardwired into the lobby. Book a river-facing room on the Club Level for 24-hour lounge access and five daily food presentations, and time a Flair visit for dusk when the Bund lights come up. Families should flag the free babysitting at booking.
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