The Peninsula Shanghai  

In central Shanghai, this 5-star hotel sits minutes from Waibaidu Bridge and The Bund. It's also close to Customs House, the Shanghai Postal Museum, the Shanghai International Convention Centre and the Shanghai Natural Wild Insect Kingdom.

Housed in an Art Deco property with 235 guestrooms, it blends classic style with modern tech. Rooms come with iPod docking stations, minibars, DVD players, desks and private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Soak in an indoor pool, hit the fitness center, or book massages, facials and body treatments at the full-service spa and sauna. The hotel also offers a tour desk, roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, limited on-site parking and complimentary wired and wireless internet.

Conference hall and meeting spaces are available for board meetings and interviews. Complimentary high-speed wired internet and a 24-hour front desk keep business on track.

Choose from five on-site restaurants, plus a bar and a café. 24-hour room service is available and buffet breakfasts are offered for a fee.