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China · Updated 9 October 2026

The best luxury hotels in Shanghai

16 luxury hotels in Shanghai, compared on guest scores, price for your dates, rooms and location.

16Hotels compared12 with a Michelin Key
9.6Top guest scoreCapella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li
$430Median per nightLowest rates, Oct 2026
7,088Guest reviewsBehind these scores

Best luxury hotels in Shanghai for score, location and price

Each card is the highest-ranked hotel on its measure that is not already picked (hotels with 50+ reviews).

Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li
Highest guest score

Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li

9.6 from 116 reviews
The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong
Top-rated location

The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong

Location 9.8/10
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
Most reviewed

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

964 reviews, 9.2 average
The Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai
Lowest price

The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai

From $255 a night

Shanghai luxury and 5-star hotels compared: price and guest score

Luxury hotels in Shanghai compared: area, guest score, location score, Michelin Keys and lowest price per night
HotelAreaGuest scoreLocation scoreMichelin KeysFrom, per nightAvailability
Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye LiCheck terms · BreakfastXuhui, Shanghai9.6 (116)9.62$886Check availability
The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, PudongCheck termsPudong, Shanghai9.4 (916)9.8–$390Check availability
The Peninsula ShanghaiFree cancellationHuangpu, Shanghai9.4 (614)9.72$672Check availability
Fairmont Peace Hotel on the BundCheck termsHuangpu, Shanghai9.4 (592)9.8–$382Check availability
Bulgari Hotel ShanghaiFree cancellation · BreakfastJing'an, Shanghai9.4 (87)9.42$1,111Check availability
The Shanghai EDITIONFree cancellationHuangpu, Shanghai9.3 (549)9.81$430Check availability
Park Hyatt ShanghaiCheck termsPudong, Shanghai9.3 (178)9.6–$349Check availability
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, ShanghaiCheck termsLujiazui, Shanghai9.2 (964)9.11$299Check availability
J Hotel, Shanghai TowerFree cancellation · BreakfastPudong, Shanghai9.2 (513)9.52$490Check availability
The St. Regis on the Bund, ShanghaiFree cancellationHuangpu, Shanghai9.2 (405)9.61$426Check availability
The Sukhothai ShanghaiFree cancellationJing'an, Shanghai9.1 (547)9.71$428Check availability
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the BundCheck termsHuangpu, Shanghai9.1 (541)9.71$461Check availability
The PuLi ShanghaiFree cancellationJing'an, Shanghai9.1 (269)9.51$485Check availability
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai QiantanCheck termsPudong, Shanghai9.1 (13)8.31$362Check availability
Upper House ShanghaiCheck termsJing'an, Shanghai9.0 (159)9.61$490Check availability
The Portman Ritz-Carlton ShanghaiCheck termsJing'an, Shanghai8.8 (625)9.3–$255Check availability

The 16 best hotels in Shanghai, ranked by guest score

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Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li

Xuhui, Shanghai · No. 480 West Jianguo Road, Jianye Lane, Xuhui District, Xuhui, 200031 Shanghai, China

9.6Exceptional116 reviews
  • 2 Michelin Keys
  • Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
Location9.6
Value for money8.9
Comfort9.9
Staff9.8
  • Breakfast included
From $886
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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03

The Peninsula Shanghai

Huangpu, Shanghai · No. 32 The Bund, Zhongshan Dong Yi Road, Huangpu, 200002 Shanghai, China

9.4Wonderful614 reviews
  • 2 Michelin Keys
  • Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
Location9.7
Value for money8.9
Comfort9.7
Staff9.4
  • Free cancellation
From $672
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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04

Fairmont Peace Hotel

Huangpu, Shanghai · No 20 East Nanjing Road, Huangpu, 200002 Shanghai, China

9.4Wonderful592 reviews
  • Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
Staff9.6
Comfort9.7
Value for money8.6
Location9.8
    From $382
    a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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    05

    Bulgari Hotel Shanghai

    Jing'an, Shanghai · Lane 108 North Shanxi Road, Jing'an, 200085 Shanghai, China

    9.4Wonderful87 reviews
    • 2 Michelin Keys
    • Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
    Comfort9.6
    Location9.4
    Staff9.6
    Value for money8.9
    • Free cancellation
    • Breakfast included
    From $1,111
    a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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    06

    The Shanghai EDITION

    Huangpu, Shanghai · 199 Nanjing Road East, Huangpu, 200002 Shanghai, China

    9.3Wonderful549 reviews
    • 1 Michelin Key
    Location9.8
    Value for money8.6
    Comfort9.7
    Staff9.4
    • Free cancellation
    From $430
    a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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    07

    Park Hyatt Shanghai

    Pudong, Shanghai · Shanghai World Financial Center, 100 Century Avenue, Pudong, 200120 Shanghai, China

    9.3Wonderful178 reviews
    • Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
    Staff9.4
    Comfort9.6
    Value for money8.6
    Location9.6
      From $349
      a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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      09

      J Hotel Shanghai Tower

      Pudong, Shanghai · No. 126 Dong Tai Road, Pudong, 200120 Shanghai, China

      9.2Wonderful513 reviews
      • 2 Michelin Keys
      • Leading Hotels of the World
      Staff9.2
      Comfort9.6
      Value for money8.7
      Location9.5
      • Free cancellation
      • Breakfast included
      From $490
      a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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      11

      The Sukhothai Shanghai

      Jing'an, Shanghai · No. 380, Weihai Rd, Jing'an, 200041 Shanghai, China

      9.1Wonderful547 reviews
      • 1 Michelin Key
      • Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
      Comfort9.5
      Location9.7
      Staff9.2
      Value for money8.8
      • Free cancellation
      From $428
      a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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      13

      The PuLi Hotel and Spa

      Jing'an, Shanghai · 1 ChangDe Road, JingAn District, Jing'an, 200040 Shanghai, China

      9.1Wonderful269 reviews
      • 1 Michelin Key
      • Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
      • Leading Hotels of the World
      Staff9.5
      Comfort9.5
      Value for money8.6
      Location9.5
      • Free cancellation
      From $485
      a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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      15

      Upper House Shanghai

      Jing'an, Shanghai · No. 366, Shi Men Yi Road, Jing'an, 200041 Shanghai, China

      9.0Wonderful159 reviews
      • 1 Michelin Key
      • Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
      Comfort9.4
      Location9.6
      Staff9.4
      Value for money8.5
        From $490
        a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026

        Luxury hotels in Shanghai: frequently asked questions

        What is the highest-rated luxury hotel in Shanghai?

        Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li has the highest guest score in this selection: 9.6 from 116 reviews.

        How much does a luxury hotel in Shanghai cost?

        The lowest nightly rates found in Oct 2026 (2 adults) range from $255 to $1,111. The median is $430 a night. Prices change with dates.

        Which luxury hotels in Shanghai include breakfast?

        When rates were checked in Oct 2026, the lowest available rate included breakfast at: Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li, Bulgari Hotel Shanghai, J Hotel, Shanghai Tower.

        Which luxury hotels in Shanghai offer free cancellation?

        7 of 16 hotels offered a free-cancellation rate when checked in Oct 2026: The Peninsula Shanghai, Bulgari Hotel Shanghai, The Shanghai EDITION, J Hotel, Shanghai Tower, The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai, The Sukhothai Shanghai, The PuLi Shanghai.