The ever-changing charm of the Magic City, my days and nights in Shanghai

🏙️ 1. Shanghai Luneng JW Marriott Marquis Hotel: A modern masterpiece above the clouds * Rooms: Starting at 45㎡ for standard rooms, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows are standard!🪟 High-floor rooms offer sweeping views of the winding Huangpu River and Lujiazui’s "kitchen trio" skyline🌉. The design is simple and grand, with a calm color palette, and Marriott’s signature bedding ensures a restful sleep💤. Executive rooms grant access to the exclusive "Marquis Club" lounge and exquisite dining. * Highlights: Stunning A-shaped architecture + 60-story high crystal atrium (a photo hotspot📸). The 58th-floor "FLINT Steakhouse" offers sunset steak dinners🌇, watching the sunset gild the river, maxing out the romance! The heated pool feels like swimming in the clouds, delivering an urban resort vibe🏊‍♂️. Ideal for: lovers of high-altitude views and those balancing business and leisure. 🏛️ 2. Peace Hotel: A century-old legend on the Bund** * Rooms: Classic room types retain Art Deco charm. The essence lies in the "Nine Nations Suites"! 🇮🇳 The India Suite features a carved teakwood dome and stained glass windows, with an antique bathtub that instantly transports you🛁; 🇨🇳 The China Suite boasts red lacquer screens and dragon-phoenix embroidery, epitomizing Eastern aesthetics. Facilities are meticulously maintained, blending history with comfort. * Highlights: It’s a living history museum itself! Every night, the legendary "Old Jazz Band"🎷 plays "Night Shanghai" in the Jasmine Lounge. Order a "Peace Fizz"🥃 and travel back 90 years in time. The Chia Mao Terrace faces Lujiazui, and the Saxon Presidential Suite balcony aligns with the green copper dome—a quintessential Shanghai experience!📸 Ideal for: history buffs and those who cherish ceremony. 🎧 3. Shanghai Bund W Hotel: The eye of the trendy nightlife storm * Rooms: Bold design! Starting with Fantasy/Cool Corner rooms, floor-to-ceiling windows look directly at Lujiazui’s "kitchen trio" skyline. 🎲 Iconic glowing dice, Bliss bath products (with a delightful lemon scent🍋), ambient lighting systems, and even suites with DJ booths—bursting with youthful energy! * Highlights: The WET® pool is the city’s hotspot for trendsetters! A daytime river-view pool🏊‍♀️ that transforms into a party scene at night💃. Order a "Bund Mist"🍹 and watch neon lights from across the river reflect in the pool like shattered diamond stars✨. WOOBAR’s music is dynamic and always full of energy! Ideal for: fashionistas, party animals, young couples. ⏳ 4. Shanghai Bund Waldorf Astoria: The elegant palace of old Shanghai gentlemen * Rooms: The soul lies in the old riverside suites! With 5-meter ceilings and vintage steel windows, opening them lets you hear the Bund’s clock chimes🔔 and riverboat whistles. Black and white marble bathrooms and clawfoot tubs exude aristocratic charm. New building rooms are equally elegant and comfortable, with impeccable details. * Highlights: A century-old building (former Shanghai Club) that is legendary itself. The 30-meter black and white marble "Yi Court" corridor is a classic photo spot, and the red velvet afternoon tea🍰 is a ritual of Shanghai style. The Pujianghui Lounge’s classic fireplace and the Far East’s longest bar "Corridor Bar"🥃 tell stories of old Shanghai’s golden era. Ideal for: lovers of classical luxury, detail-oriented service seekers, nostalgia fans. 🌸 5. Mandarin Oriental Pudong Shanghai: The understated Eastern socialite * Rooms: Subtle and elegant design, integrating Eastern aesthetics into details. Executive river-view rooms feature bathrooms with a purple magnolia embroidered backdrop (Shanghai’s city flower) blooming softly🪷, and a round bathtub🛁 facing the Oriental Pearl Tower is the finishing touch. Excellent soundproofing and top privacy. * Highlights: "Legendary service" is the core strength! Staff always gently anticipate your needs. The spa💆‍♀️ offers a unique "Huangpu Riverside" treatment with white jade gua sha boards and jasmine essential oil, delighting body and mind. The 25-meter heated pool swims toward the Pearl Tower✨, while Yong Yi Ting (Jiangnan cuisine) and the 58° Steakhouse (French cuisine) serve top-notch dishes. Ideal for: those seeking ultimate service, lovers of quiet luxury, spa enthusiasts. 🦁 6. MGM Shanghai West Bund Hotel: The new aristocrat of art and entertainment * Rooms: Design blends modern art with vibrant colors, offering a strong sense of space. Italian Frette bedding☁️ feels like sleeping on clouds, with thoughtful Dyson hairdryers and smart toilets. Bathroom mirror TVs📺 let you enjoy live concerts while soaking in the tub! Some rooms have spacious river-view balconies. * Highlights: Adjacent to the West Bund Art District🎨, the hotel itself is an art space. The 7th-floor "Skyline" bar** features floating booths and a 270° river view that’s breathtaking! The two-diamond "Yong Yi" restaurant specializes in refined Jiangnan flavors🍽️. Entertainment runs deep (inherited from MGM), with a young, cutting-edge vibe and a bold golden lion logo🦁. Ideal for: art lovers, trend seekers, foodies. --- 💎 Ultimate hotel selection guide: Want "cloud-level river views + modern vibe" → JW Marquis Want "century-old legend + time capsule" → Peace Hotel / Waldorf Astoria Want "nightclub pool + trendy storm" → Bund W Want "Eastern charm + supreme service" → Mandarin Oriental Want "artistic gene + new entertainment" → West Bund MGM Each is a unique window, showing you a different side of Greater Shanghai!🌟