Boutique Hotel of the Year

Winner

The Waterhouse at South Bund

This 1930s warehouse-turned-industrial- chic-boutique-hotel by local design superstars Neri & Hu is without a doubt one of the city’s hippest accommodations – complete with gritty embellishments, edgy artwork, avant-garde layout and refreshingly unpretentious attitude.

1-3 Maojiayuan LuOnline booking

Merit

Hotel Indigo Shanghai on The Bund

The bright and eclectic Hotel Indigo boasts boutique accommodation and design with a visible commitment to local Shanghai and Chinese culture, complete with shikumen walls, Feiyues for sale and White Rabbit sweets for snacking.

585 Zhongshan Dong Er LuOnline booking

Readers' Choice

The PuLi Hotel and Spa

Everyone loves a chance for an urban retreat at this stunning boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Jingan, with its excellent spa and Michelin-starred PHÉNIX Eatery and Bar.

1 Changde LuOnline booking