Hotels

I have worked in Shanghai for over 6 years as a guide and can recommend the following hotels
 
5 Star Hotels  
1. The Radisson Blue Hotel Shanghai New World  
Although there are many 5 star hotels in Shanghai, I recommend this one because the staff
speaks good English and are very responsive to client needs and are able to ensure that your stay is an enjoyable
one. The hotel is located on Nanjing road close to Peoples square and metro lines 1, 2 and 8. so you have the best location
and transportation.
 
2. Pullman Shanghai Skyway 
This hotel is located in the Tianzifang area of the French Concession of Shanghai. 
A street known for trendy shops, art galleries and small eateries for that
quiet snack, after shopping.

 
4 Star Hotels 
1. The Bund Riverside Hotel            
Located with in walking distance of East Nanjing Road and Suzhou Creek, this hotel is ell placed for accessing the heart of Shanghai.

2. The Salvo Hotel
Located close to the bund area and the Old Town.  Located within a short of walk of
People’s Square and East Nanjing road pedestrian street.

 
3 Star Hotels 
1. The Charms Hotel 
This hotel is always busy as the hotel is located in the heart of Downtown and in
just a few steps; you’re on East Nanjing Road ready for shopping or dining adventure.

2. The Pacific Hotel 
Located on West Nanjing Road, this hotel is ideally situated for easy access to Shopping
on West Nanjing Road, the east Nanjing road Pedestrian street and of course, People’s Square.

Bars

A trip to Shanghai is not complete unless you visit one or more of the many bars where drinks are cold and the people are friendly. Bars range from quiet Jazz to hot, swinging dance clubs.

There are so many that I cannot list them all but the best are found in the French Concession on these streets

The Xintiandi along Hengshan road,
The 101 Foreign street on Hongmei road

Restaurants

After a busy day of sightseeing and shopping, you will certainly be hungry. Here are some of my favorite places to eat and drink. 
"Xiao long Bao" or soup dumplings are small dumplings stuffed with pork and a shot of broth. Absolutely a must try while in Shanghai. You can get these treasures and much more at:
 
1. Ding Tai Feng
This well established eatery has several locations in Shanghai. Here are 2:

In the French Concession South Block Plaza, 2/F, Lane 123 Xingye Lu near Madang Lu
In the Shanghai Centre Shanghai Center, 1/F, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu near Xikang Lu
 
2. Jia jia Tangbao 90 Huanghe Lu near Beijing Lu
Located on one of Shanghai’s many food streets, this place is popular and well worth the wait

3. Nanxiang Mantou 
This eatery is in the Yu Yuan Garden area and aslos serves the famed Xiao long bao. 

If you want more local food try the several food streets located in Shanghai where you can sample food that represents the different cities
of China. 
Huanghe Road Food Street, Wujianf Road Food Street and South Yunan Road Food Street 
  
Feeling a little home sick or just got to have that Bacon and eggs in the morning?

Element Fresh has 2 locations in Shanghai and they deliver to hotels.
 
Xintiandi, North Block, No.
2, Lane 181 Taicang Lu near Madang Lu
 
Shanghai Centre, 1/F,
1376 Nanjing Xi Lu near Xikang Lu


Of course the French Concession or Xintiandi is just packed with restaurants and coffee shops catering to that western craving. 
Try the Cool Docks area of Shanghai as well for western food.