Originally Posted by
ChateauMargaux
Really depends on what you are looking for. Like others have said Middle House is a great choice. Portman Ritz have given me good experiences but the hard product is not as nice as alternatives. Favorite view though is still the then-FS now-Regent Pudong. For other Pudong options - MO is great all around but really in the middle of nowhere. PH is a crowd favorite, but if you're planning to take the subway everywhere a little less convenient compared to others.
Actively avoiding staying in Pudong (which is sterile and boring IMO) so that rules out the Regent, MO, and PH. Agree with you that the Portman Ritz hard product is pretty bad. I wouldn't really consider it a luxury hotel at this point. I try to Didi as much as possible in Shanghai because I'd rather deal with traffic than packed subway cars. Currently leaning Bulgari and Middle House. Thx.