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Situated in Shanghai and with Shanghai Disneyland reachable within 24 km, Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport, an IHG Hotel features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a restaurant. The property is set 31 km from Shanghai New International Expo Centre, 38 km from Shanghai World Financial Centre SWFC and 39 km from Jin Mao Tower. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. Really convenient hotel for the airport. Very clean. Good breakfast. Comfortable beds and there was a gym and laundry which was a bonus.

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9.3
Superb
1,096 reviews
Price from
US$84
per night

Located in Shanghai, 1 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd., Hi Cozy International Youth Hostel East Nanjing Road & The Bund provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 1.8 km from People's Square, and within less than 1 km of the city centre. Very good location, the 2-bed room was perfectly clean and equipped. Good value for money if you want to visit Shanghai and stay very close to the Bund. Metro station is less than 5 mins walking

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9
Superb
1,073 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

In a prime location in Shanghai, Shanghai Elong Hotel by the bund and Nanjing road Pedestrian street provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a restaurant. The property is located 3.3 km from Superbrand Shopping Mall Shanghai, 3.7 km from Oriental Pearl Tower and 4 km from Jing'an Temple. The accommodation offers a kids' club, room service and currency exchange for guests. Very good hôtel, very cleab an near for city center

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9.2
Superb
286 reviews
Price from
US$203
per night

Ideally located in Shanghai, Holiday Inn Express Shanghai on The Bund by IHG offers air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a restaurant. The property is around 500 metres from Yu Garden, 2.1 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd. And 1.9 km from People's Square. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage for guests. My stay was perfect — definitely a 10/10. The reception team were incredibly welcoming, the housekeeping staff kept everything spotless, and the hotel’s location was absolutely ideal. Highly recommended!”

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9
Superb
506 reviews
Price from
US$100
per night

Shanghai Hongqiao Heyitang Hotel Beixinjing Subway Station Branch features a fitness centre, garden, a restaurant and bar in Shanghai. Featuring babysitting service, this property also provides guests with a casino. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Their top notch service and hospitality that was the best and even better than many 5-Star hotel, special thanks to Rui and Olivia who make our stay the most wonderful one. Great breakfast & evening snacks, I personally love their noodles that help warm up in the morning and night time. They went extra mile with complimentary 1-Day city tour that showed us around the heritage & futuristic places of Shanghai with special thanks to Xiao He, our tour guide who’s really helpful and supportive during the tour and made sure we got the nice family pictures! Last but not least, their complimentary 1-way airport drop-off and Shanghai Disneyland shuttle made the whole stay super convenient. Lovely housekeeping team for their spotless clean room and all amenities, they also provided us the free laundry at no charge, superb!! Location wise, it’s near the Beixinjing metro and very convenient to go to Nanjing Rd and IFC mall for shopping. You can order your food & drink to hotel and they will let their robot to send to your room!

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9.5
Exceptional
352 reviews
Price from
US$128
per night

Attractively set in the Pudong district of Shanghai, Today Aparthotel West Lujiazui Shanghai is situated 1.7 km from Shanghai World Financial Centre SWFC, 2.1 km from Jin Mao Tower and 3.2 km from Oriental Pearl Tower. The property is around 3.4 km from Superbrand Shopping Mall Shanghai, 3.8 km from Yu Garden and 4.9 km from Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum. The hotel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. The property was conveniently located near Shanghai’s major tourist attractions. The staff were exceptionally helpful and responsive, the rooms were spotless and peaceful, and the hotel provided a great sense of safety and comfort.

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9.1
Superb
330 reviews
Price from
US$85
per night

Ideally situated in the Huangpu district of Shanghai, Atour Hotel People's Square Metro Station Shanghai is situated 1.1 km from People's Square, 2.6 km from Shanghai Railway Station and 3.3 km from Jade Buddha Temple. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 600 metres from the city centre and 600 metres from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd.. Good location, kindly staff and so clean,

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9.1
Superb
535 reviews
Price from
US$108
per night

SAVHE Hotel on the Bund Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street has a fitness centre, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Shanghai. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy American and Chinese dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. My friends and I had a wonderful 4-night stay at Savhe Shanghai. The breakfast was excellent, and the late-night snacks were a really nice touch. Don’t skip the black honey tea in the minibar — it’s absolutely lovely. The staff were super helpful, attentive, and always ready to assist, which made the stay even more comfortable. The laundry service was very efficient, with everything returned within one day. I also loved the amenities, especially the diffuser. The deep sleep pillow was so comfortable that I even purchased one to bring back home with me. If you experience any air-conditioning or heating issues in your room, there’s no need to worry. The staff are quick to assist and will help resolve the issue or arrange a room change if needed. Overall, it’s definitely worth it for a vacation. Highly recommended for family and friends trips. I would happily stay here again.

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9.5
Exceptional
340 reviews
Price from
US$146
per night

Ideally located in the Jing'an district of Shanghai, Tonight Homestay West Nanjing Road Branch Shanghai is set 1.7 km from Jade Buddha Temple, 2.1 km from Shanghai Railway Station and 2.2 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd.. The property is around 2.4 km from Jing'an Temple, 2.6 km from People's Square and 5.3 km from Superbrand Shopping Mall Shanghai. The accommodation offers room service and free WiFi. We stayed at Rate Tonight Homestay West Nanjing Road Branch Shanghai from December 1 to December 6, and honestly, we were really happy with the whole experience. From day one, the staff made everything easy for us. Every time we had a question, they replied fast and clearly, which helped a lot since it was our first time in Shanghai. We felt looked after the entire stay, and it took away all the stress that usually comes with traveling. What we appreciated most was how smooth everything went. No issues whatsoever—check-in was easy, the room was ready, and all our inquiries got answered quickly. It’s rare to stay somewhere and not have even a small problem, but this place managed it. We felt taken care of and heard every time we reached out. The location is also a big plus. Being right around West Nanjing Road made it so convenient to walk to malls, restaurants, and the metro. Even though it’s a busy area, we didn’t have trouble resting at night. The room was cozy, clean, and had everything we needed for a comfortable five-night stay. The bed was good, the Wi-Fi worked well, and the space felt safe. Communicating with the host was also easy. They were friendly, quick to respond, and gave helpful information about the area and the check-in process. Little things like that really matter when you’re in a new city. Overall, we had a very pleasant stay. No complaints at all. It’s the kind of place we’d recommend to anyone visiting Shanghai, and we’d definitely stay here again in the future.

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9
Superb
191 reviews
Price from
US$67
per night

2.3 km from Jade Buddha Temple, Tonight Homestay Jing'an Temple Branch Shanghai is located in Shanghai and provides free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. The property is around 2.7 km from People's Square, 3.4 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd. And 4.1 km from Shanghai Railway Station. The property is 1.9 km from the city centre and less than 1 km from Jing'an Temple. The location and the facilities

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9
Superb
364 reviews
Price from
US$67
per night

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