Peninsula Shanghai, ShanghaiPeninsula Shanghai in Shanghai, China has a corrected score of 4.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 15 of 420 hotels we score in Shanghai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction: Booking.com 4.4, Tripadvisor 4.5. Rooms from about $499 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on the historic Bund riverfront, Peninsula Shanghai is a luxury hotel established in 2009. The property features an Art Deco lobby with black marble floors and celadon-green walls. Guest rooms are large and include floor-to-ceiling windows, plasma televisions, and high-end bathrooms. On-site facilities include a Michelin-starred restaurant, a large indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a full-service spa with a sauna. The hotel provides valet parking and business centre services, making it suitable for both families and corporate travellers. While the service is highly rated, the premium location and high-end amenities come with a starting price of $499 per night.What stands out

Riverfront Bund location

Michelin-starred dining

Large indoor pool

Spacious rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows

Watch out for

High starting nightly rate

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