A Thousand Faces of the Magic City, My Days and Nights in Shanghai

🏙️ 1. Shanghai JW Marriott Marquis Hotel: A Modern Masterpiece in the Clouds * Rooms: Starting from 45㎡ for standard rooms, all feature floor-to-ceiling windows! 🪟 High-floor rooms offer panoramic views of the Huangpu River’s curves and the "Kitchen Trio" skyscrapers of Lujiazui🌉. The design is sleek and sophisticated, with a muted color palette, and Marriott’s signature bedding ensures deep sleep💤. Executive rooms grant access to the exclusive "Marquis Club" with refined dining. * Highlights: The striking A-shaped architecture + a 60-story crystal atrium (a photographer’s paradise📸). Sunset steak dinners at the 58th-floor "FLINT Grill"🌇, watching the river turn golden—romance level MAX! The heated pool feels like swimming among clouds, urban resort vibes at their finest🏊‍♂️. Perfect for: Skyline lovers, business-leisure travelers. 🏛️ 2. The Fairmont Peace Hotel: A Century-Old Legend on the Bund** * Rooms: Classic rooms retain Art Deco charm. The essence lies in the "Nine Nations Suites"! 🇮🇳The Indian Suite features teak-carved domes + stained glass, with an antique bathtub for a time-travel soak🛁; 🇨🇳The Chinese Suite dazzles with red lacquer screens and dragon-phoenix embroidery, embodying Eastern aesthetics. Meticulously maintained, blending history with comfort. * Highlights: It’s a living museum! Every night, the legendary "Old Jazz Band"🎷 plays "Night Shanghai" in the Jasmine Lounge—sip a "Peace Fizz"🥃 and step back 90 years. The Cathay Room terrace faces Lujiazui, while the Sassoon Presidential Suite balcony frames the iconic green copper roof—a postcard-worthy Shanghai experience!📸 Perfect for: History buffs, those seeking grandeur. 🎧 3. The W Shanghai – The Bund: Epicenter of Nightlife Cool * Rooms: Bold designs! From Fantastic/Cool Corner Rooms, floor-to-ceiling windows frame the "Triple Towers" of Lujiazui. 🎲Signature neon dice, Bliss® lemon-scented bath amenities🍋, mood lighting, even DJ booths in suites—youthful energy unleashed! * Highlights: The WET® Pool is the city’s trendiest spot! By day, a riverside swim🏊‍♀️; by night, a poolside party💃. Sip a "Bund Fog"🍹 as neon reflections shatter into starlight on the water✨. WOOBAR pulses with energy—always electrifying! Perfect for: Fashionistas, party animals, young couples. ⏳ 4. The Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund: Elegance of Old Shanghai * Rooms: The heritage riverfront suites are the soul! 5-meter ceilings + vintage steel windows open to the Bund’s chimes🔔 and ship horns. Black-and-white marble bathrooms with clawfoot tubs exude aristocratic charm. New wing rooms are equally refined, flawless in detail. * Highlights: The century-old building (former Shanghai Club) is legendary. The 30-meter black-and-white marble "Long Bar" is iconic; red velvet high tea🍰 embodies Shanghainese ritual. The Salon de Ville’s classical fireplace and the "Long Bar"🥃 (longest in the Far East) whisper tales of Shanghai’s golden age. Perfect for: Classic luxury lovers, service perfectionists, nostalgia seekers. 🌸 5. The Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai: Understated Eastern Grace * Rooms: Subtle, elegant designs weave Eastern aesthetics into every detail. Executive River View bathrooms feature magnolia embroidery (Shanghai’s city flower)🪷, while freestanding tubs face the Pearl Tower🛁. Superb soundproofing ensures privacy. * Highlights: "Legendary service" is their ace! Staff anticipate needs with grace. The spa💆‍♀️ offers a "Huangpu Riverside" treatment with jade gua sha + jasmine oil—pure bliss. Swim toward the Pearl Tower in the 25m pool✨. Yong Yi Ting (Jiangnan cuisine) and 58° Grill (French) are culinary stars. Perfect for: Service connoisseurs, tranquility seekers, spa enthusiasts. 🦁 6. MGM Shanghai West Bund: Art & Entertainment’s New Star * Rooms: Modern art meets vibrant colors, with spacious layouts. Italian Frette linens☁️ feel like sleeping on clouds; Dyson hairdryers and smart toilets add luxury. Bathroom mirror TVs📺 let you watch concerts while soaking! Some rooms have sweeping river-view balconies. * Highlights: Adjacent to the West Bund art district🎨, the hotel itself is an art space. The 7th-floor "Skyline" bar’s floating pods + 270° river views stun! Black Pearl two-diamond "Yong Yi" serves exquisite Jiangnan cuisine🍽️. MGM’s entertainment DNA shines—bold, youthful, with a golden lion logo🦁. Perfect for: Art lovers, trendsetters, gourmands. --- 💎 Ultimate Picks: For "Cloud-High Views + Modern Edge" → JW Marriott Marquis For "Century-Old Legend + Time Capsule" → Fairmont Peace Hotel / Waldorf Astoria For "Nightclub Pool + Trendstorm" → The W Shanghai For "Eastern Elegance + Impeccable Service" → Mandarin Oriental For "Artistic Flair + Entertainment Vibes" → MGM West Bund Each is a unique window into Shanghai’s soul! 🌟