Grand Hayyat Shanghai

Set in the 88-story Jin Mao Tower in the financial district, this swanky hotel with views of the Huangpu River is 3 minutes' walk from Shanghai World Financial Center and 4 km from the Shanghai Museum. Elegant rooms have skyline/river views, marble bathrooms and free Wi-Fi, plus TVs, coffeemakers and minibars. Plush suites add separate lounges; some have kitchens and whirlpool tubs. Club level quarters include butler service, complimentary breakfast and evening cocktails. Parking is free. There are 10 dining options, including an 87th-floor bar and a high-end restaurant. There's also an indoor pool with sweeping views, plus a gym and a spa.J Hotel Shanghai, which opened in mid-2021, became China's top spot to spend the night. The hotel is hosted atop of Shanghai Tower – China's tallest and the world's third tallest skyscraper at 632 meters (2073 feet) – and it claims the title of the highest hotel in the world.