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Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Body treatments, facials, massage/treatment rooms
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Executive King Bed Room | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai offers a luxurious retreat near The Bund. Enjoy the indoor pool, spa treatments with massage and sauna, and dinner at Central Grill. WiFi is available throughout. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and convenient access to shopping.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Gym

Room options

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Atrium-view Queen Room | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Atrium-view Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive King Bed Room | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive King Bed Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Suite | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Suite | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Business Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
505 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai, 200001

What's nearby

  • Nanjing Road Shopping District - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • People's Square - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Yu Garden - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Bund - 1 min drive - 0.6 miles
  • Oriental Pearl Tower - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • East Nanjing Road Station - 7 min walk
  • Shanghai South Railway Station - 13 min drive
  • Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Westin Executive Club Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Stage - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪王寶和大酒家 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Happy Lemon (快乐柠檬) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪桥香园 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Luxury hotel near Nanjing Road Shopping District
Close to People's Square and The Bund, Grand Central Hotel Shanghai provides a grocery/convenience store, a hair salon, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna, and indulge in a facial, a body treatment, or a massage. The on-site restaurant, Central Grill, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with car rentals on site and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a porter/bellhop, and smoke-free premises
  • A banquet hall, tour/ticket assistance, and massage treatment rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things the helpful staff, proximity to shopping, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 353 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (CNY 60 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CNY 182 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bo Yuet Hin
  • Central Grill
  • Coffee Shop

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • 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
  • Meeting rooms

Spa

  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CNY 182 per person
  • Self parking fee: CNY 60 per day (in/out privileges)

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, debit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Shanghai Grand Central Hotel
Central Shanghai Shanghai
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Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Central Hotel Shanghai have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Grand Central Hotel Shanghai pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Grand Central Hotel Shanghai?

Self parking is available for CNY 60 per day.

What time is check-in at Grand Central Hotel Shanghai?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Grand Central Hotel Shanghai?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Grand Central Hotel Shanghai located?

Located in Downtown Shanghai, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Nanjing Road Shopping District and People's Square. Fuzhou Road and Old Chinese City are also within 10 minutes. East Nanjing Road Station is 7 minutes by foot and Yuyuan Garden Station is 7 minutes.

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Grand Central Hotel Shanghai Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 644 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lijun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clear room staff friendly breakfast good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful. The hotel is in a fantastic location, near the metro and walking distance to Najing Road.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is super friendly and helpful. The hotel is in a great location and really clean. I highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly & efficient staff. Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mengchu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel looking straight out of a movie. Loved the rainfall shower head plus bath. Convenient location right next to Nanjing pedestrian road and next to East Nanjing metro station. Has restaurant and coffee shop inside the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely large clean room, helpful staff, hotel was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

wai chau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything are wonderful,we will come again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a very convenient location.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chun Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old fashion hotel, beautiful decoration, close to metro and shopping area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

oliden victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Gteat location. Staff ok. Pool and gym weird but overall modern enough and close to everything
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel!! Stuff were very nice. I’ll stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s very comfortable hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Hotel

good location near the bund. Nice clean hotel. View pretty meh.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and nice staff. A block or so off Nanjing Road, walking distance of The Bund. We enjoyed our stay here
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel/Location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

HYOUNGCHUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very good location good condition room breakfast so so
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Desiree

Liked: Staff & service
Ok
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, professional staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

Good location. Easy access to Nanjing dong ru.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dabeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the location is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pattarapong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location 50m to Nanjing road, The Hotel facillities is quite good and the room is very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with incredible service from every staff member. The spa and pool were a highlight along with the perfect location and beautiful atrium
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

bingbing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the elevator is far away from the room. it is a bit hard for a person with suitcases.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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