Despite its central location in the buzzing metropolis, Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai makes you feel you’ve escaped the city when you step inside. The luxe hotel occupies 25 floors and boasts views over the Huangpu River and the surrounding cityscape. There are three restaurants, an outdoor bar and a dedicated cake and pastry shop, plus a spa and wellness center. Of its 44 suites, the 8,482-sq-ft Presidential Suite is the crown jewel. The two-bedroom suite on the top floor features ornate and contemporary Chinese design in its artwork, sculptures and traditional floral arrangements. The suite’s most magical feature is the private rooftop gardens, where your butler can bring you a glass of wine from the suite’s 400-label wine cellar. The suite comes with a driver and chef, both on call 24 hours, plus a dedicated concierge service.
From $23,000 per night. Contact António Lopes, sales manager, mopud-reservations@mohg.com, +86 21 2082 9888, mandarinoriental.com