Shanghai Municipality hotels & places to stay

We choose to stay at Les Suites Orient Bund Shanghai due to the location right in the Bund and we do not regret , the location is perfect, facing one of the major attractions in Shanghai , the Skyline!! it is just superb, Hotel's staff is very friendly, not as good as another hotels where we've been in China, but good enough still, The hotel and the city was overcrowded due to Chinese New Year celebration , people popped up everywhere, people were queuing everywhere , even in the lobby and hotel facilities, breakfast room was overcrowded in the morning and the staff weren't able to keep the control in the buffet and most of the time they run out the stock of some items and nobody has time to replace it , but the variety and quality was excellent and again the staff tried to do their best, The rooms are nicely decorated , cozy and very practical , everything seems to be in the right location , well equipped and clean, Definitely I will recommend this hotel in Shanghai but CNY

It was a tough decision for my friend and I to choose hotel in Shanghai knowing the standard and rate in China can be quite different from other countries. We glad that we chose Grand Central despite some reviews said it has slow wifi. We had no problem with it and in fact even VPN works well for me. We love the fact that it is near Nanjing east station and it is very convenient (Family Mart is just behind the hotel, shopping district is just less than 5 minutes). It only cost us about RMB170 from Pudong airport to the hotel but it costs more from hotel to airport (RMB220).The only thing is we book the promo rate which is without breakfast, so can comment much on the food. Overall it was a pleasant stay. We will definitely go back if we are going to Shanghai again.

what a spectacular hotel! its history is enough to sell the hotel, but add to this its excellent location (junction of the bund waterfront and nanjing dong lu retail strip), beautiful art-deco/colonial interior design, and very friendly staff, you will be a fantastic hotel. even though my room (definitely the cheapest one in the hotel) faces a courtyard, the room is incredibly spacious with its own walk-in wardrobe, passage way, alcove with study desk, large 3-seater sofa, and a white/black marble bathroom (with 2 sinks, a shower stall and claw-foot bath tub, with its personal tv). yet in this lofty hotel, the staff are incredibly personal and friendly! from evida (the smiley receptionist) to mimi (the friendly pool attendant) to eddy (the efficient and professional head waiter at cathay room) to the many room attendants, everybody showed passion and dedication! there are more glitzy hotels in shanghai (e.g. peninsula and waldorf astoria are more bright, shiny and gleamingly beautiful), but the peace is a historical institution that must be experienced. the only minor 'down' sides are: (a) no tea bags in the room (although there is a nespresso-like coffee machine); (b) rather plain swimming pool (very efficient 18 metre pool, but relatively unadorned environment); (c) limited photography permitted in the lobby. nevertheless, the negatives pale to the incredible positives of this charmed hotel!

The hotel's hospitality is outstanding. They remember the past requests I made and setup everything as I requested (in the past). I have never had such experience with other famous five-star hotels worldwide. The room is gorgeous, nice and clean. China hotels usually have a lot of water related issues, but I never had any issues at all. High floor view is amazing always at night while chill-down with friends. You could sleep completely with relaxing room and comfortable bed. Breakfast has a lot of choices from both western and Chinese. The one thing bad about is a lack of transportaion (ie. Taxi) at evening. But, you will face as same situation as other hotels in Shanghai. Subway station for Line 2 is approx 10 min away.

I booked executive room and it was good choice. Breakfast was good I had better in another hotel in Shanghai. Coffee perfect ! I prefer eat breakfast in executive lounge at 27 floor than lobby because of lot of smell from kitchen. Executive lounge bar open since 6:30 am till midnight and they serve there breakfast, lunch , dinner and all drink including good alcohol. Room clean and big and bathroom huge. Staff really really good

There are many luxury hotels in Shanghai and Grand Hyatt Shanghai may not be the one newest, but oh how wonderful their customer service was! I arrived deadly tired at midnight and the receptionist immediately took care of me, offering a complimentary breakfast and room with preferred bed size so that I could rest and enjoy the rest of stay with them. I was able to enjoy their morning exercise class and taste their beautifully crafted chocolate. I will definitely recommend this hotel to all business travellers who need a nice couple of nights to relax.

We’d stayed in IFC Residence from July 25 to August 21. We have to say it is definitely the best apartment hotel in Shanghai, with respect to the location, the staff and the elegant facilities provided. Starting from check-in, you were welcomed by friendly and efficient reception staff. During our stay, whether it was for calling a taxi or for some sightseeing tips, the reception or concierge team was always ready to give help! To name a few, thank you Helen, Michelle, Alice and Kiki... thank you Jami and Frank... in general, the whole team is worthy to be complimented! What makes it outstanding is the fact, besides the elegant hotel as it is; you are always greeted & served with friendly smiling staff! A Big Bravo to Yvonne, the newly landed manager from Hotel Ritz Calton Shanghai, who has obviously brought with her the elegant customer service concept to her team in IFC Residence. The other best point is location, which is unique in Lujiazhui. Simply by opening the hotel door, an excellent mall is in front of you, where you could find various choices of the restaurant, or the access to the subway, etc... With respect to the breakfast, the choice is basic. However, the restaurant manager Leo is always there listening to your need; Service girl Coco would bring a cup of coffee with two sugar bags to me whenever seeing me come to breakfast. A wonderful personal touch! We had a wonderful time in Shanghai, due to all the convenience provided by IFC Residence and its team! We will certainly recommend it to friends and those who would like to explore Shanghai starting from Pudong!

Probably one of the best hotel I stayed in Shanghai the most hip and happening among all three Hyatt in the city. Spent my new year eve count down at the Vue bar, very memorable and unforgettable experience, it offer stunning view of Shanghai both Pu dong and Pu xi view, thought the location of the hotel is at Pu xi side. I would recommend all guest to have a drink at the Vue bar to chill out. Being situated at Pu xi, Huang Pu Road the hotel is minutes walk from the Bund and nan jing road where most of the great, shopping, restaurant and bar located at. Very convenient location. As for the facility, Hyatt on the Bund provide better facility than other 5 star hotel in city. warm pool and great gym. I stayed at the club room on the east tower at 27 floor that offer magnificent view, the room is spacious and amenity is nice. I truly enjoy my stay at Hyatt on Bund and will stay here again come May Shanghai Expo.

This is my new favourite hotel in Shanghai. I have stayed in 5 hotels in Shanghai in the past two years and this one was the best. We had the studio unit and it has a full kitchen with washing machine/dryer as well. Big room, nice bed, good tv stations and all very well looked after. The hotel restaurant is Element Fresh with a lovely outside seating area on the 6th floor with views of the city and a small playground. The ground floor has a Starbucks as well.

We booked into this hotel after being turned down in previously booked HoJo huaihai because we didnt have our original passports which were being returned by consulate next morning. So despite being a chinese hotel, Paramount staff were extremely helpful and customer minded in letting us book and check in late on Sunday evening without our passports. The hotel is quite new and the rooms are very spacious, clean and with a great panoramic windows which offer a spectacular view of Shanghai downtown and light during the day. The bathroom was surprisingly large and comfy with its warm floors. Hotel staff were always very attentive and although breakfast by western standards is not their strength they offer a more than adequate one. Not only we would stay here again but we recommend it to everyone that is looking for a great value hotel and a convenient location next to Jing'an metro station.

Okura Hotel stands out because of its staff . There are many five star hotels in Shanghai but their staff may not provide service which are comparable to the best . Our experience of staying in Okura makes us appreciate dedicated, sensitive and caring staff . When things go wrong the management is immediate at problem solving . We did not have to wait or get frustrated with our problems . Hotel facilities in all five star hotels in Shanghai are really good . However , if you want a hotel which looks after you throughout your stay and assist you with unexpected problems Okura fits the bill . We have stayed in Shanghai on and off for five years and tested quite a number of hotels .

Swissotel Grand Shanghai in the Jing An area of Shanghai is my hotel of choice whenever I'm in the city. It is located about a 45min drive from Pudong International Airport (which is far away from most of the central part of the city) but to get to the Bund area or the CBD of Lujiazui, it is only a mere few train stops away from the Jing An station on Metro Line 7. The hotel is located above the Jiu Guang mall so there is no shortage of food, restaurant and conveniences. There's a fairly new shopping centre across the road and the Nanjing East/West and Walking streets are either within walking distance or a train ride away. I've been upgraded to a Swiss Advantage room on a previous stay and that comes with the perks of free breakfast as well as the use of the business center with free morning and afternoon tea facilities. A perfect supplement to my trip and no complaints here. Swissotel Grand Shanghai has been my hotel of choice for the last few years now and I will continue to stay there whenever I visit Shanghai.

This is a large, Chinese, modern, 4 or 5 star hotel, not brand new but a clean hotel. It is almost on the riverfront. You get a choice of river view or other and pay accordingly. There are a handful of restaurants along the river front, and of course the ubiquitos Starbucks. Some are bars, some cafes, some restaurants. Just take yourself along for a wander and explore. It is a great view of Shanghai, seeing the Bund from Pudong s the best way to see it, especially if you settle down for a bite or a drink. All the options looked dcent, tho perhaps it can be a bit quiet. The hotel is across the road road from the Super Brand shopping mall. Getting a taxi is not too bad, but if there is either a queue, or you just don't see any taxis, then walk over to the mall where there is usually a few of them waiting on the corner. If you dont fancy the standard, expensive buffet breakfast, take yourself over to the mall to Starbucks, or Lavazza or one of the local options. There is also a metro station just a few minutes walk away.

We travelled as a group of four to Shanghai for the weekend and wanted to stay somewhere close to nightlife, trendy cafes and good shopping, and the Ascott provided excellence on all our criteria. After thorough research we decided to book the Ascott, because for the price we were paying we got (by far) the most room space, and similar (if not better) luxuries and location in comparison to hotels like the Langham. Although the Ascott is sometimes advertised as serviced apartments instead of a proper hotel, from my experience I could not discern the difference between the Ascott and a luxury 5-star hotel, except maybe the fact that there was no mini-bar food (but who touches the mini-bar anyway). My only criticism is that the weights selection were sub-par. We booked a two-room suite, and was surprised at how gigantic and luxurious the whole layout and deco was. The bed was soft and plush and huge, and our bathroom included baths and walk in wardrobes. Amenities were all L'Occitane. Marble bathrooms. Sparkling clean. Creative lighting. Great air-conditioning. Kitchen well stocked. Location was more than we could hope for. Famous cafes and clubs like M2 were literally just round the corner. It was wonderful to have a fun night out and know that our hotel was less than 100m away, and wake up the next morning facing a plethora of breakfast options only a 5 minute walk away. Shopping was on the expensive side, so I would not recommend staying here it you're interested in bargain shopping. The Ascott shared walls with luxury brands like Coach and faced Chloe and MCM. Services like massage centres were literally right next to the Ascott. The spa had a special deal with Ascott customers so you could get a pretty reasonable deal for a massage, considering the luxurious location that you're in. Arriving early morning on the Beijing to Shanghai train, we were generously allowed an early check in (for free!) as well as a late check out (also free). Very accommodating. We

Recently renovated, during my 6 week stay in Asia the Jinjiang Metropolo Hotel Bund Circle was clearly the 'best value' hotel of my trip. I originally intended to stay for 1 week, but enjoyed the hotel so much, I extended my stay for another week. Actually the staff deserve 5 stars, but since I only could speak English there were a few minor communication problems. I would surely stay here again when I visit Shanghai.

stayed two nights in this hotel had business trip. my supplier recomended this hotel coz its news built. i didnt expect it to be that nice but it was near to perfect. the bathroom, dressing room and also huge bed working table was in just perfect place. i loved the room. and also i loved their cheese cake and coffee. great place want to go back there again in my future visit to our supplier in shanghai.

After reading about 25 reviews of hotels all over Shanghai, I decided to book a night in the Purple Mountain. Of course the hotel is a few kilometres away from the centre, but that should be clear from one look on the map. It is very close to public transport, and that is one of the main advantages: take the Maglev, change trains and a few minutes later you leave Century Avenue station and are two hundred metres away from the hotel - great! The Chinese dinner from the menue I had was very good, and the room was very nice: perfectly clean, warm, fairly large. But the two major features were the friendlyness of the staff and the absolutely stunning city views: 38th floor, looking north towards the skyscrapers of the financial district. Wow! So if you want to stay in Shanghai in a very nice hotel with helpful, friendly staff, good food and a convenient location, I dearly recommend the Purple Mountain Hotel.

Really interesting hotel - from the outside its not much to speak of although the lobby, while small, does pique the interest as its quite unusual. Room was excellent, enormous and beautifully appointed. Only used the restaurant for breakfast which was servicable but nothing to write home about. Overall the service was excellent and definitely contibuted to the decision to continue to use this hotel in the future. Located in a delightfully quiet (as far as central Shanghai can be quiet) neighbourhood with interesting shops and a wealth of cafes and restaurants. For the shoppers among you, it's a 3 minute walk from Huahai Lu. Close proximity to MTR, Xintiandi and Sun Yat Sen's Shanghai house.

Great hotel at good price for its quality. It's very close to Hongqiao Airport T2 and Hongqiao Train Station. You can walk to both from the hotel but be aware it's not signed well and few locals in the area speak English to ask directions! If you are flying into T1, it is quite challenging getting to T2. There is a Metro line underneath (only one stop) but you have to fully leave airport to get it (they is no internal route inside the airport, which is somewhat unusual for an airport!). I was told there was a bus every 30 mins between terminals but I couldn't find it so ended up getting a taxi around the airport at a cost of RMB55. There is a shopping mall very close the the hotel called the HUB, which also has a food court in basement. Only other thing to point out is this whole area is quite new, so I had trouble getting taxi's back to the hotel as they didn't know where it was. make sure you have the address written clearly in Chinese, ideally with a map if you go out.

The front dest manager Sophia was amazingly helpful and pleasant to help us to check in The Qube Hotel for the second time. Other friendly staffs were Alisha, Frank, Tammy and Ella. Amy has always been our favorite staff since our first check in to The Qube Hotel and always going extra mile to guide us pertaining Shanghai's unique culture. We are surprised that even the british general manager, Mr Graham was as friendly and always striving to help their guess to feel at home. My family of 6 (from child 6-7 year old to parents 70) have revisited The Qube Hotel after few days stayed in Howard Johnson @ Guxiang Hotel_near East Nanjing Road, at the heart of Shanghai City. Our rooms at 1725 and 1723, Club Floor, have amazing view and are spacious. The location of The Qube Hotel is strategically situated nearby Shopping Malls (Bailian Chuansha), Multiples Restaurants (lower ground and 4th floor of Bailing), about 15min to Airport and Disneyland, about 30min to Shanghai Wild Zoo. However, the Shanghai's city is rather far, about 1hour using metro or taxi. We appreciate the free shuttle service to Disneyland (departure from hotel at either 0720/0820; pick up at either 2020/2120 and airport pickup transportation). However, you will need to book one day earlier. My parents and children have truly enjoyed our stays in The Qube Hotel, more than other 5stars Hotel we had stayed in Shanghai.

Very nice hotel with good clean location. If you are participating or visiting Shanghai new expo this is the perfect hotel to stay. Hotel staff did everything to make us happy. I give best rating. Once all customers watch rating score and read only first few words of review i would like to add some bad experience in the end. The first rooms air conditioner was very loud and first evening i found very thin used medical small glass bottle from the carpet. In second day i found smaller glass part from my bed. And I think this room has bed bug. After informing hotel staff they moved us into different room. And the new room was perfect.

Good Dim Sum at its Ginger 15 cafe. Room is clean with spacious bathroom and tub. Next to Metro station, and shopping complexes for food and shopping. Staff is not as friendly and helpful to be expected from a 5stars hotel but still above average compare to other Shanghai hotels of the same grade. Good value as the Hotel recently has a 30% discount promotion, otherwise at its original rate, there are other comparable or better hotels

What I love about the W chain of hotels is that you are always assured of a certain standard. I've stayed at other W's as well and I have never had any complaints. The same goes for the W Shanghai. I stayed in the Spectacular Room with a panoramic view of the Bund, breathtaking both day and night. The bathroom was spacious with his and her sinks, huge bathtub, waterfall shower as well as a Japanese toilet. The bed was very comfortable and the huge sofa that ran along the windows was the perfect perch from which to observe the world below. Special mention also goes to the wonderful staff working there. From the minute you walk into the lobby you are greeted by friendly faces at the ready should you need help. The same goes for the FOH staff at the check-in desks. You're attended to immediately following your exit from the elevators. They will also give you some infused water if the outside heat was a bit too much to bare. Thanks for a lovely stay!

This was our second stay at the Jia, Shanghai, and it's definitely our choice of hotel when we travel to Shanghai. We could only stay 2 nights and would loved to have stayed longer as it's such a beautiful place to chill, do business, shop and eat! This was our first experience at the restaurant and it was magic - we arrived late and they were still serving food - they had a great selection of food (light dishes as well as mains) and good wine and beer selection - the breakfasts were also fantastic - the best English muffin and poached eggs - ever!