6 Most Amazing Boutique Hotels For Perfect Stay In Shanghai

The Shanghai of today is associated with sophistication and style, and a large part of this is due to the city’s much-lauded boutique hotels. Ranging from small stays in historical buildings to contemporary structures that tower over the buzzing Bund waterfront, the city’s stylish, singular retreats run the gamut.

This being Asia, a common thread is an emphasis on wellness, with spas, swimming pools and other spoiling perks, seemingly supplied as standard. Here are the best boutique hotels in China’s biggest city.

# Cachet Boutique Shanghai

Housed in a handsome, imposing 1920s-era Art Deco building is the Cachet Boutique Shanghai. The 45 spacious studios and suites come equipped with thoughtful, stylish perks such as fully-stocked kitchenettes and elegant Italian Bisazza tiled bathrooms. A location in the heart of Shanghai, a brief walk from The Bund and the pedestrian street of Wujiang Road means easy access to some of the city’s best eating, drinking and shopping options.

# The PuLi Hotel And Spa

Opened in 2009, The PuLi was one of Shanghai’s first urban resorts. The lobby, decked out with unique materials and objets d’art, sets the tone here. The 193 rooms and 36 suites are similarly stylish, attended by a team of service-minded staff. A spa, pool and lauded dining outlets round off the extra-curricular activities, not to mention a location within walking distance of even more eating, drinking and shopping options.

# The Middle House

Bold lines and clean silhouettes form the vibe at Shanghai’s The Middle House. The luxuriously designed guest rooms and serviced apartments provide a stylish, comfortable, stylish stay in the city, while a slew of dining outlets and a heated indoor pool are there for rest and relaxation. A location a short walk from the Bund and the pedestrian street-food strip of Wujiang Road means easy access to even more eating, drinking and shopping options.

# The Sukhothai Shanghai

Calming and contemporary is the overwhelming vibe at The Sukhothai Shanghai. Rooms and suites boast thoughtful perks such as a mini bar-cum-wine cellar, organic bath products and a Nespresso coffee machine. A location in the heart of Shanghai, steps from a metro station and an enticing spread of restaurants and shopping outlets, means convenience – though, the hotel’s enticing dining options and spa may just keep you in-house.

# The Shanghai Edition

Less a hotel, more an elegantly designed, intricately interlinked complex of structures, spaces, and settings is The Shanghai Edition. A dramatic lobby grants access to 145 guest rooms, many with wide-screen views over The Bund and Shanghai’s ever-expanding skyline. The hotel’s communal areas span 10 floors and include a variety of food and drink outlets (including two rooftop bars) and a spa. A location in the centre of Shanghai, a short walk from The Bund, means even more entertainment and shopping options.

# Bulgari Hotel Shanghai

Shanghai’s Bulgari Hotel Shanghai unites a modern 48-floor tower and the 1916-era Shanghai Chamber of Commerce building. The rooms and suites are spacious and decadent, and come equipped with the type of amenities you won’t encounter elsewhere, not to mention panoramic views of the iconic Bund waterfront, Pudong skyline and beyond. A spate of dining and drinking outlets and an inviting pool and spa will most likely coax you out of your room.