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
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
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
Classic staples are always present: oxfords, polos, cable-knit cashmere, tailor-fit sports coats and tees. Plaid outerwear, riding pants and tweed blazers look dapper on the casual country set whil... read more
Opened in 2008, this trendy Japanese newcomer has brought a new approach to Japanese fine dining. Glassy and airy, the dining space is stylish but casual. The kitchen cranks out some of Shanghai&rs... read more
This highly-regarded Taiwanese restaurant chain serves up Shanghai's famous xiaolongbao soup-and-meet dumplings, as well as noodle dishes and well-executed Chinese favorite dishes. The interior dec... read more
Locals accept no substitute when the desire for Cantonese dim sum strikes. Don’t let the appearance of this noisy, crowded café on the XX-floor of a retail mall discourage you – ... read more
Serving a mixture of upscale Shanghainese cuisine and favoured dishes from neighboring provinces, Ye Shanghai adds a sense of class to downtown Chinese dining. The interior is a sleek modern take o... read more
Don’t be fooled by the shopping mall location, this fine regional restaurant is a family affair – owned and managed by a Sichuanese extended family. Super-hot Sichuan chillis are suffus... read more
Friendly service and tasty mock meat dishes are the hallmark of this often-overlooked vegetarian restaurant. Hidden away on the third floor of a shopping mall its two-course lunch and open salad ba... read more
Xintiandi’s most dazzling restaurant interior is decorated with colorful glass art and sculptures. The downstairs bar is illuminated by a kaleidoscopic counter, with glass-blown tabletops, wh... read more
This increasingly global Cantonese chain is popular with well-heeled Chinese diners – for business dining during the week and family sharing on weekends. The Xintiandi flagship serves souther... read more
Recently renovated to include some wonderful southeast Asian Buddhist statues and ornaments, this stalwart Shanghai restaurant serves modern Thai cuisine in the heart of downtown. The tables are al... read more
Rapidly mushrooming across Shanghai, this popular café chain serves an eclectic menu of sandwiched, salads, juices and pastas – perfect for anyone seeking a change from Chinese food. A... read more
The food's OK, prices are a bit inflated and the decor needs a revamp, but KABB is nothing less than a bona fide Xintiandi institution. Popular with both local office workers and visiting tourists,... read more
A neatly calibrated modern Chinese interior fused with a glassy open kitchen and elements of southeast Asian artistic élan add genuine class to Xintiandi’s dining scene. Popular with e... read more
Chef David Laris has expanded beyond his eponymous Three on the Bund eaterie to open this organic deli/café. Located on the ground floor of a downtown mall it is a popular breakfast and lunc... read more
A short hop from Xintiandi, this rather offbeat hotel has chosen an unusual stylistic agenda: a Mediterranean-themed casa whose rooms are dressed with retro 1920s Shanghai furnishings and flourishe... read more
In keeping with the Andaz brand's established aesthetic inclination...
The Waldorf Astoria in Shanghai continues the brand's love affair w...
With Shanghai now established as one of the hotbeds of untrammeled ...
Despite China's embrace of hotel grandiosity, the Indigo stands apa...
While the rest of Shanghai pumps up the glamour, the Waterhouse at ...