For those seeking slightly more upscale accommodation, JIA Shanghai should be one of your first options. Set within a 1920s-era building on Nanjing West Road, the hotel has a well-designed interior. This is your ticket if you’re looking for an intimate but informal experience.

Rates: From RMB2,000 for a studio to RMB18,000 for a penthouse

Draw factor: Funky interiors and its location (right in the middle of the city)

Contact info:

Address: 931 West Nanjing Road

Tel: +86 (21) 6217 9000

www.jiaboutiquehotels.com

BY NELA MORINELLI & TODD ANTHONY TYLER