An iconic Art Deco wonder, The Langham Yangtze boutique hotel fuses the urban elegance of contemporary Shanghai with the seductive glamour of the city’s glittering past. Fresh from a $30 million renovation, The Langham Yangtze recreates the Art Deco grandeur of 1930s Shanghai, with exquisite period furniture, a sweeping atrium staircase, and dramatic wrought iron balconies. The 96 rooms and suites are lavishly appointed with high-count linens, plush furnishings, marble baths, Wi-Fi, iPod docking stations, and LCD TV’s in both living areas and bathrooms. The first-class Chuan Spa offers indulgent spa treatments and massages, saunas, hot pools and steam rooms. With five restaurants and bars offering a choice of Cantonese, Italian or Japanese cuisine, you’ll be spoiled for choice when dining in. The Langham Yangtze offers a prime location in Shanghai’s central Bund district, only a short distance from the People’s Square and the Nanjing Road shopping district. For a taste of Old World Shanghai, don’t miss the lavish afternoon tea set amidst the plush furnishings of The Langham Yangtze’s Palm Court. $$