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The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai
Shanghai, China · Ritz-Carlton · High Luxury
The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai opened in 1990 as China's first foreign-operated luxury hotel, inside architect John C. Portman Jr.'s 164.8-meter Shanghai Centre, then the tallest building in the city. Marriott took over management in 1997, making it China's first Ritz-Carlton, and the hotel has hosted every U.S. president who has visited Shanghai since. Portman's complex was reportedly inspired by Deng Xiaoping's 1979 visit to Peachtree Center in Atlanta, and the hotel became China's first Ritz-Carlton when Marriott took over in 1997.
- 593 rooms
- Opened 1990
- Neighborhood: Jing'an
- Rooms from 409 sq ft (38 m²)
- Architect: John C. Portman Jr.
About The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai
- Architect John C. Portman Jr. designed the Shanghai Centre complex, reportedly inspired by Deng Xiaoping's 1979 visit to Portman's Peachtree Center in Atlanta.
- Opened in 1990 as the first foreign-operated luxury hotel in China, it became the country's first Ritz-Carlton after Marriott took over management in 1997.
- At 164.8 meters it was the tallest building in Shanghai when it opened, and it has hosted every U.S. president who has visited the city.
History
The Portman Ritz-Carlton anchors the Shanghai Centre on West Nanjing Road in Jing'an, a mixed-use complex designed by the American architect John C. Portman Jr., for whom the hotel is named, and opened in 1990 (official opening October 13, 1990). At 164.8 metres it was then the tallest building in Shanghai. The hotel opened in 1990 as the Portman Shangri-La Hotel, the first foreign-operated luxury hotel in China, reportedly inspired by Deng Xiaoping's 1979 visit to Portman's Peachtree Center in Atlanta.
Marriott took over management in 1997, and the hotel became the first Ritz-Carlton in China, rebadged in 1997-1998. The 593-room hotel has hosted every U.S. president who has visited Shanghai and is counted among China's small handful of Platinum Five-Star hotels.
Restaurants and bars
- Portman's Restaurant — Restaurant · Comfort food with a creative twist
- The Ritz Bar & Lounge — Bar · Craft cocktails
Experiences
- Five daily food and beverage presentations in the Club Lounge — The Club Lounge features five food and beverage presentations daily, with personal check-out service.
- Health club with swimming pools and 24-hour gym — Health club with a swimming pool, indoor and outdoor pools, and a 24-hour gym.
- Ritz Kids Night Safari Adventures — Seasonal Ritz Kids activities such as Scavenger Hunt, Little Hotelier and Cupcake Making.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
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