Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Pudong

From the stingray-skin-effect wallpaper in the lift to its stunning alfresco Flair bar and exceptional service, the exquisitely styled 285-room Ritz-Carlton in the Shanghai IFC is a peach. The beautifully designed rooms – a blend of gentle colours, eye-catching art deco motifs, chic elegance and dramatic Bund-side views – are a stylistic triumph. Open-plan bathrooms (divided by a screen) feature deep and inviting free-standing bathtubs.