Best hotels in Shanghai for couples in 2026

About this list

If you are travelling as a couple, first decide: an evening on the Bund with a Huangpu view, or a quieter urban spa beside Jing’an Park. Peninsula, the Peace Hotel, and Waldorf sit on the waterfront; Banyan Tree faces the river from Hongkou, and from Pudong you need to cross the river to reach the historic Bund. A Huangpu view, a bath, and spa access depend on the category and often need a separate booking. Ratings on this page are from August 22, 2026 and can change. Check the price for your dates.

Hotel details

1. 

   1 rank

   Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund

   Hongkou, Huangpu riverside

   9.8/10

   4,535 reviews

   Why it works for couples

   The official site states Huangpu and skyline views from all 130 rooms, plus a Couple’s Spa menu, rooftop dining, and suites with a deep round soaking tub or a private dipping pool.

   Highlights

   • Huangpu views from every room
   • Dedicated couples spa menu
   • Suite soaking tub or private pool

   What to consider

   The hotel is in Hongkou rather than on the main Bund promenade; view quality depends on floor and category, and the romantic dipping pool is limited to selected suites.

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2. 

   2 rank

   The Peninsula Shanghai

   The Bund, Huangpu District

   9.4/10

   1,522 reviews

   Why it works for couples

   A Bund address is paired with an Art Deco Peninsula Spa, including a thermal suite with steam, sauna, and feature showers; the Grand Deluxe River Room category faces the river.

   Highlights

   • Bund waterfront location
   • Thermal spa with steam and sauna
   • River-view rooms in selected categories

   What to consider

   A Huangpu view requires a specific room category; the spa is by appointment, and thermal-suite access is tied to treatments.

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3. 

   3 rank

   Fairmont Peace Hotel

   The Bund and Nanjing Road, Huangpu

   10/10

   19,958 reviews

   Why it works for couples

   A historic Bund hotel with Art Deco interiors, The Jazz Bar and nightly Old Jazz Band sets, plus a 1,008-square-metre Willow Stream Spa and an indoor pool.

   Highlights

   • Historic Art Deco Bund landmark
   • Jazz Bar and Old Jazz Band
   • Willow Stream Spa and indoor pool

   What to consider

   A Pudong view is category-specific; The Jazz Bar is a public evening venue rather than a private lounge. Confirm the bathroom layout in the historic building for your exact rate.

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4. 

   4 rank

   Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund

   southern Bund, Huangpu

   9.8/10

   6,682 reviews

   Why it works for couples

   The hotel occupies the former Shanghai Club building and an adjoining modern tower: a classic Bund setting, a spa with a pool and hydrotherapy, and river views in selected categories.

   Highlights

   • Former Shanghai Club building
   • Spa, pool, and hydrotherapy
   • Huangpu views in selected categories

   What to consider

   Heritage suites and tower rooms differ substantially in layout; a Huangpu view must be selected separately. The spa and individual treatments require advance booking.

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5. 

   5 rank

   The PuLi Hotel and Spa

   Jing’an, beside Jing’an Park

   9.8/10

   10,226 reviews

   Why it works for couples

   An urban resort beside Jing’an Park, with a 25-metre indoor infinity pool facing the trees plus a spa, sauna, steam room, and hot tub — a quieter evening-in-the-hotel scenario away from the Bund.

   Highlights

   • 25-metre infinity pool by the park
   • Spa, sauna, and steam room
   • Quiet Jing’an base

   What to consider

   This is not a waterfront stay: reaching the Bund requires a ride. Spa treatments are booked separately, and a park view depends on the room category.

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6. 

   6 rank

   The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong

   Lujiazui, Pudong

   9.8/10

   11,006 reviews

   Why it works for couples

   Set on the upper floors of the IFC tower, the hotel has a 1,500-square-metre spa on the 55th floor with couples massages, an indoor pool, and FLAIR on the 58th floor facing the Oriental Pearl Tower.

   Highlights

   • 55th-floor spa with couples massages
   • FLAIR bar on the 58th floor
   • Bund and Oriental Pearl Tower views

   What to consider

   This is business-district Pudong, so reaching the historic Bund means crossing the river. Room views depend on orientation, and both the spa and FLAIR need reservations.

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How to choose

Choose the stay format first. Banyan Tree suits a spa-centred stay with a river view from the room; Peninsula, the Peace Hotel, and Waldorf keep you on the Bund for evening walks. PuLi is the better pick for a quieter night beside Jing’an Park rather than the waterfront. The Ritz-Carlton Pudong is the Lujiazui skyline and rooftop-bar option, but reaching the historic Bund means crossing the river. Huangpu views, baths, and spa access depend on category and often need a separate booking. Verify the bed, view, and inclusions in the exact rate.

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