"Within walking distance of the Bund," this geometric tower with a pointed apex has "spacious, elegant" roomsmakore-wood panels, silk-textured wallpaper, jade-colored ceramics. Since the building rises 60 stories, "all you need to do is point to the sky when directing cabbies." Order afternoon tea or cocktails in the Lobby Lounge. The indoor lap pool is flanked by floor-to-ceiling windows.
(342 rooms)
Also featured on the: Gold List for 2006, Gold List for 2007, Gold List for 2008, Gold List for 2009, Gold List for 2011