Search guide
- 99 Madang Lu, Shanghai
- 877-875-5036
Andaz Shanghai
In keeping with the Andaz brand's established aesthetic inclinations, you won't find any glittering chandeliers here. Instead, the hotel's strikingly modern, latticed exterior-- said to be inspired... read more
- No. 2, Zhong Shan Dong Yi Rd., Shanghai 200002
- +86-21-6322-9988
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai On The Bund
The Waldorf Astoria in Shanghai continues the brand's love affair with the halcyon days of opulence. By restoring the neo-classical grandiosity of the old Shanghai Club, the hotel is a dazzling hom... read more
- 740 Hankou Rd., Shanghai
- +86-21-6080-0722
Chuan Spa at the Langham
With Shanghai now established as one of the hotbeds of untrammeled 21st-century ambition, temples of decompression have become an exigent concern. Chuan Spa at the Langham in Xintiandi draws on the... read more
- 585 Zhong Shan Dong Er Rd., Shanghai 200010
- +86-21-3302-9999
Hotel Indigo
Despite China's embrace of hotel grandiosity, the Indigo stands apart with its playful, relaxed modernism courtesy of Atlanta-based design superstars HBA> Even with Chinese-inspired lamps, rugs,... read more
- Maojiayuan Rd., No 1-3, Shanghai 200011
- +86-21-6080-2988
The Waterhouse at South Bund
While the rest of Shanghai pumps up the glamour, the Waterhouse at South Bund is smart to emphasize its low-key charm. With just 19 rooms, the lodging sits in striking contrast to the luxury behemo... read more
- 226 Jinxian Lu, Shanghai 200020
- 8621-6256-8998
Osteria
Serial Shanghai restaurateur Eduardo Vargas is seemingly unstoppable. His latest venture is a smart Italian-Mediterranean eaterie, with an added raw food bar and a fine range of signature cocktails... read more
- 1/F, The Mansion, 291 Fumin Lu, Shanghai 200031
- 8621-6170-1318
La Dolce Vita
It's questionable whether Shanghai's congested Italian dining scene has much spare capacity, but this two-floor bar/restaurant is aiming for the discerning, though unstuffy, end of the spectrum. An... read more
- A Mansion, 291 Fumin Lu, Shanghai
- 8621-6170-1315
Coffee Tree
Smart new café with high ceiling, delicate chandeliers, long comfy couches and framed travel photos lining the walls. Serves perhaps Shanghai's best range of fresh salads, including tomato c... read more
- 1F, Portman Ritz-Carlton, 1376 Nanjing West Rd., Shanghai 200040
- 8621-6279-8888
Tables
The Portman Ritz-Carlton's dowdy Tea Garden restaurant closed early in 2008 - but nobody quite expected the style, sophistication and modernity of its replacement, Tables. This classy restaurant is... read more
- 30 Donghu Lu, Shanghai
- 8621-5306-5462
Cheng Cheng's Dining Room
Shanghainese dining is renowned for its meaty, oily, semi-sweet flavours rather than its sense of fun. Cheng Cheng's is out to change that, with a bright, airy and artsy interior decorated with bol... read more
- 586 Julu Rd., Shanghai Grand Plaza, Club House 2F, Shanghai 200040
- 8621-6289-6889
Maya
Chef Brad Turley may not be Mexican, but his step-mother is, and he grew up cooking just north of the border. In short, he knows his Mex from his Tex. This smart restaurant converts standard tacos,... read more
- 1 Fenyang Lu, Shanghai 200031
- 8621-5461-9898
Howard Johnson Huaihai Hotel
Forget those images of downbeat, edge-of-town HoJo hotels, the China franchise has upgraded the brand to sophisticated four-star status - albeit with a few China bling touches (think, bright neon l... read more
- 1 Taojiang Lu, Shanghai 200031
- 8621-5465-9055
La Creperie
It should be no surprise that sweet treats are on the menu in the former French Concession—home to the city's finest patisseries back in Shanghai's 1930's heyday. Very popular for weekday lun... read more
- 150 Fenyang Lu, Shanghai
- 8621-6474-4823
Paulaner Deli & Bakery
This small bakery and cafe in the former French Concession is a multi-talented outlet. As well as serving fine fresh coffee, a large selection of German cakes and French croissants and pastries and... read more
- 96 Xinle Lu, Shanghai
- (86-21) 5404-0970
Bar Constellation
Cosy one-room Japanese bar serving up late-night drinks to discerning taste-buds. The cocktails rock, but the main draw is the vast selection of premium malt whiskies from Ireland, Scotland, Canada... read more
- Bund 18, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Shanghai
- (86-21) 6339-1199
Bar Rouge
Brash, sexy and undeniably ‘New China,’ this self-conscious lounge/club is party central for nouveau riche Shanghainese and on-the-prowl expats and tourists. Boasting ambient European t... read more
- 132 Nanyang Lu, Shanghai
- (86-21) 6256-2265
Big Bamboo
Shanghai’s best beer, pool and sports bar sits on a narrow street directly behind the Ritz-Carlton hotel. Canadian-managed, it features multiple TV screens showing major sporting events, nigh... read more
- 4/F Bund 18, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Shanghai
- [86-21] 6323-8399
Lounge 18
Popular weekend haunt for twenty and thirtysomething loungers and clubbers who require a little extra light and space. Early evening this large riverside lounge affords fine views in a refined, ele... read more
Featured Listings
-
Andaz Shanghai
In keeping with the Andaz brand's established aesthetic inclination...
-
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai On The Bund
The Waldorf Astoria in Shanghai continues the brand's love affair w...
-
Chuan Spa at the Langham
With Shanghai now established as one of the hotbeds of untrammeled ...
-
Hotel Indigo
Despite China's embrace of hotel grandiosity, the Indigo stands apa...
-
The Waterhouse at South Bund
While the rest of Shanghai pumps up the glamour, the Waterhouse at ...
