Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai

Jing An Shangri-La sits in the Jing An district of west Shanghai, directly beside the Shanghai Exhibition Centre. Nanjing Road, the city's main shopping street, is a short walk from the door. Metro Lines 2 and 7 both stop nearby, which makes the rest of the city straightforward to reach without a car.

Rooms are large by city standards, with floor-to-ceiling windows, marble bathrooms, smart TVs carrying international channels, and both coffee and tea facilities. Minibars are standard across the room categories.

The hotel has six restaurants and bars on site. That range means you are not pushed to go out for every meal — though Nanjing Road and the wider neighbourhood give you plenty of options when you do. The health club has a fitness room and a heated indoor swimming pool large enough for laps. A spa offers holistic treatments for guests who want them.

For visitors combining leisure with business or exhibition attendance, the position beside the Shanghai Exhibition Centre is directly useful. The Metro connections mean you can reach other parts of the city without navigating surface traffic, which in this part of Shanghai can be slow.