Hotel Indigo Shanghai On The Bund

This Hotel Indigo is one of the chain's flagship locations and is always popular with gay visitors. The location on The Bund by the Huangpu river is beautiful and perfect for sightseeing - there are even two scenic parks on the hotel's doorstep for a relaxing stroll.

The hotel itself presents excellent value for money, with modern, creative decor throughout inspired by the centuries of history in the surrounding area. The rooms are spacious and impressive, with many of them offering great views of the river and Pudong through huge, wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows.

The restaurants offer tasty and varied food, including a very good breakfast, and the rooftop terrace bar is a great place for a drink with a panoramic view. There is a state-of-the-art fitness suite and a pool with - you guessed it - pretty incredible views.