The St. Regis Shanghai: Eastside living

No one like surprises when traveling and the St. Regis Shanghai is as steady a hotel as the come. The hotel offers everything you would expect (and look forward to) from a luxury chain hotel: refined style, plush accommodations and personalized service.

Upon entering, the polished, three-story marble lobby bestows a sense of glamor. Butlers are ready 24-hours to attend your every whim. And, the small touches such as fresh flowers and fruit in the rooms contribute to a pleasant stay.

While the location is a bit out of the normal tourist circuit in Pudong, it's a lot closer than you think to the financial clusters that is the east side of the city. And, there is a benefit to being (a bit) removed: the view. For panoramic Shanghai cityscape, check out the view from St. Regis Shanghai's Italian restaurant Danieli's on the 39th floor.