Banyan Tree Shanghai on the Bund

Banyan Tree Shanghai on the Bund is a five-star riverside hotel in Hongkou District, on Gongping Road along the North Bund, with the Huangpu River and Lujiazui skyline directly across the water. Rooms face the river, and the property is built around a large three-floor spa, plus two restaurants, an indoor pool and the Tales rooftop bar. It's a short walk from Tilanqiao metro and about ten minutes by car from Yuyuan Garden. Nightly rates run around ¥1,800 (~USD 270) to ¥2,300 (~USD 340) for a river-view room, higher for suites and peak dates. A calmer alternative to the central Bund hotels.