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Central Hotel Shanghai

4.0 star property
Hotel with 3 restaurants, steps from Nanjing Road Shopping District

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Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast (CNY 113 per person)
Lobby
Executive Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
Central Hotel Shanghai offers an upscale retreat in the heart of the city. Guests rejuvenate with spa treatments, enjoy mini golf, or browse on-site shopping. Three restaurants and free WiFi enhance the experience at this convenient hotel near The Bund.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Room options

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Superior Twin Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Executive Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Near a metro station, Central Hotel Shanghai is in Downtown Shanghai, a neighborhood in Shanghai with good shopping. Nanjing Road Shopping District and Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Yu Garden and Shanghai Disneyland©. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hongkou Football Stadium or Shanghai Changning Tennis Court.
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No 555 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai, 200001

What's nearby

  • Nanjing Road Shopping District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • People's Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Yu Garden - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • The Bund - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Oriental Pearl Tower - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • East Nanjing Road Station - 8 min walk
  • Shanghai South Railway Station - 13 min drive
  • Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Xing Hua Lou (杏花楼) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪福井日本料理 Fukui Japanese Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Saizeriya | 萨莉亚 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gondola Veneziana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Choc Republic - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Central Hotel Shanghai

Upscale hotel near Nanjing Road Shopping District
Close to People's Square and The Bund, Central Hotel Shanghai provides shopping on site, mini golf, and a coffee shop/cafe. Indulge in a massage, a body wrap, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the 3 on-site restaurants, including breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, coffee/tea in the lobby, and concierge services
  • Multilingual staff, a ballroom, and massage treatment rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 312 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • HDTVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CNY 113 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Banquet Hall
  • Coffee Shop
  • Lobby Bar
  • Shanghai Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Mini golf
  • Sauna
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 27 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1999
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
It is the property’s policy that children under 18 years of age cannot be accommodated at the property without an accompanying parent or legal guardian. Guests are required to provide proof of the parental or legal guardian relationship and authorization upon arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CNY 300.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CNY 113 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CNY 600 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CNY 300.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files, and shoe mitts
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Central Hotel Shanghai
Hotel Shanghai Central
Shanghai Central Hotel
Central Shanghai
Central Hotel Shanghai Hotel
Central Hotel Shanghai Shanghai
Central Hotel Shanghai Hotel Shanghai

Frequently asked questions

Is Central Hotel Shanghai pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Central Hotel Shanghai?

Central Hotel Shanghai doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Central Hotel Shanghai?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Central Hotel Shanghai?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Central Hotel Shanghai provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CNY 600 per vehicle applies.

Where is Central Hotel Shanghai located?

Located in Downtown Shanghai, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Nanjing Road Shopping District and People's Square. The Bund is 2 mi (3.3 km) away. East Nanjing Road Station is 8 minutes by foot and Yuyuan Garden Station is 8 minutes.

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Central Hotel Shanghai Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 555 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1007 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and perfect location for getting around Shanghai!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

AHMED

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every good location!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good price
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful. Place is near to shopping street with plenty of food options.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great 4 night stay with great breakfast and close to metro 2 lines.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuejia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

sow fong

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good ,clean
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHAMIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, easy walk to attractions like The Bund and Old Shanghai. Great shopping and restaurants all around. Comfortable & clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay and located close to Nanjing Road pedestrian street.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kadiman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable hotel walking distance to the food and shops one block away from the famous Nanjing Road Foot street in Shanghai
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable experience. Recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lay Hua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will choose this hotel for my next trip to Shanghai
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very slow to refund security deposit. Still not received at today's date - would hesitate to use this hotel again because of this.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy transportation to everywhere. Clean and quiet room. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUN TING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meiling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahmoud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is nice area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New to Nanjing Street
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ULISES

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as expected. The location is the most relevant thing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location. Close to everything I was looking for.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

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