5-star hotel
Kerry Hotel Pudong
It’s a paradox in glass and steel: A business hotel attached to the SNIEC convention center that also happens to be Shanghai’s premier unauthorized daycare. While the lobby teems with lanyard-wearing delegates, the Kerry Hotel Pudong has quietly perfected the art of the 'bleisure' Trojan Horse. The aesthetic is sharp—clean lines and contemporary art—but the real pulse is found in the clash of worlds. One minute you’re negotiating near the SNIEC; the next, you’re navigating the Adventure Zone, a 700sqm labyrinth of slides and climbing nets that puts standard hotel kids' clubs to shame. The rooms are sanctuaries of efficiency, boasting panoramic park views and crisp Egyptian cotton linens, but the hotel really flexes its muscles in the dining portfolio. 'The BREW' isn't just a hotel bar; it’s a legitimate microbrewery where the Vanilla Stout pairs dangerously well with a roast duck pizza. For serious carnivores, 'The MEAT' offers a Ningaloo Tomahawk that justifies the expense account. It’s loud, it’s energetic, and it’s arguably the only place in Pudong where a 65,000-square-foot gym (Kerry Sports) feels necessary to work off the excess. Verdict: The only hotel in Shanghai where you can close a deal and conquer a demon-drop slide before noon.
