At the core of the city’s financial district and offering sweeping views across the ever-flowing Huangpu River and historical Bund, The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong guarantees an unforgettable Shanghai visit. Seamlessly complementing its Art Deco heritage with a brilliant contemporary design. Located in a stylish 58-floor tower, the intimate hexagonal lobby sets an indulgent tone with crimson upholstered walls, plush sitting areas and decadent chandeliers. The 1949 rooms and 59 suites are wood-panelled with flourishes of the orient in the artistic metal screens and textured wall coverings. Marble bathrooms add to the glam with huge winged bathtubs, gold curtains and fragrant Asprey bath products. A window-front sofa is a perfect place to take in the skyline after dark.

Choose from refined Cantonese at one Michelin-star Jin Xuan restaurant on the 53rd floor, or wholesome Italian at Scena, where rustic beams and floor-to-ceiling windows set the scene. Aura Lounge is the place for afternoon tea and evening jazz. The real showstopper is 58th-floor Flair, the highest rooftop restaurant and bar in China. From its split-level alfresco terrace, the spheres of the Oriental Pearl Tower appear within reach. The Ritz-Carlton Spa is a marbled retreat 55-storeys above the city and features a 24-hour gym, relaxing massage treatments and a dry sauna.