Shanghai Staycation

Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong

Why: Shop until you drop during the day; enjoy unparalleled hedonism in the clouds by night.

Located in the heart of Lujiazui in the Shanghai IFC South Tower, Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong is the hotel brand’s second and newest addition to the city. Perched atop the upper 18 floors of the ultra-modern skyscraper, the venue provides guests with unparalleled style, luxury and some of the best shopping in Asia. Quick access to the six-storey IFC Mall retail complex, soon to be home to 180 world-class brands, is a short elevator ride away. The hotel includes Jin Xuan Cantonese Restaurant, the Italian eatery Scena known for its unique lighting effects, Aura Lounge and Jazz Bar, the spectacular rooftop bar Flair and the ground-level Aroma café.

The hotel features 285 well-equipped guestrooms and suites ranging in size from 50 to 410 square metres, situated between the 39th and 51st floors. Incredible panoramas of the Bund and Oriental Pearl Tower dominate most views, while the interior design tastefully embraces the city’s art deco past. Guests are invited to relax in the 24-hour Club Lounge, release stress in the first-class fitness centre and pool or take advantage of their signature Spa by ESPA treatment options. Prices for a two-night weekend stay in late September begin at RMB 5,600; see their website for special package information.

Web: www.ritzcarlton.com