Conrad Shanghai stands above East Nanjing Road, one of the city’s most recognisable shopping streets, with People’s Square, the Bund and Yu Garden within easy reach. The hotel occupies a tall, central tower, so the best rooms and public spaces frame Shanghai’s skyline rather than simply sitting beside it. Interiors combine a crisp contemporary style with Chinese detailing, while restaurants, a spa, pool and executive lounge give the hotel a self-contained city base. Its appeal lies in the mix of scale, views and immediate urban energy.