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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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No 555 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai, 200001
  • Place, Nanjing Road Shopping District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, People's Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, The Bund
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Shanghai (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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

Executive Suite

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Shanghai

Located in Downtown Shanghai, Central Hotel Shanghai is adjacent to Nanjing Road Shopping District and within a 15-minute walk of popular sights like People's Square. This 312-room, 4-star hotel has 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Nanjing Road Shopping District - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • People's Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Former French Concession - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Yuyuan Garden - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Bund - 15 min walk - 0.8 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

  • ‪Westin Executive Club Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Stage - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪1/10 Coffee Roaster - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪王寶和大酒家 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Choc Republic - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Central Hotel Shanghai

Hotel with 3 restaurants, steps from Nanjing Road Shopping District
Guests staying at Central Hotel Shanghai enjoy access to a full-service spa, a gym, and a sauna. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for CNY 600 per vehicle one way, as well as limo/town car service. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this spa hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and a business center.
Guests can expect LCD TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, designer toiletries, and slippers. Minibars, coffee makers, and free newspapers are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 7 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CNY 300.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-5:30 AM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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 a free cancellation option available at Central Hotel Shanghai?

Central Hotel Shanghai provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to Central Hotel Shanghai?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Shanghai within a short 2-minute walk of Nanjing Road Shopping District and also 12 minutes on foot from People's Square. You'll also find Yu Garden and The Bund within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Central Hotel Shanghai?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Is there a spa available at Central Hotel Shanghai?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include body wraps, aromatherapy, massages, and mani/pedis.

Does Central Hotel Shanghai have a casino at the property?

No, Central Hotel Shanghai doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Central Hotel Shanghai?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Central Hotel Shanghai?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, 3 restaurants, and a full-service spa.

Are there hot tubs at Central Hotel Shanghai?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Central Hotel Shanghai feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Central Hotel Shanghai has 3 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Central Hotel Shanghai allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Central Hotel Shanghai.

Does Central Hotel Shanghai have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Central Hotel Shanghai?

The closest major airport to Central Hotel Shanghai is Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), which is 9.5 mi away (26 minutes by car). Another top airport is Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG), which is located 26.2 mi away (46-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Central Hotel Shanghai?

No, at Central Hotel Shanghai, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Central Hotel Shanghai have a wedding venue on site?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Central Hotel Shanghai if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Central Hotel Shanghai Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 563 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, eateries, shops, metro station, all on your door step. Swish hotel, lovely, clean and very large rooms. Would highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Lovely central location for the Bund

Lovely central location for the Bund, Yuyu gardens and the metro for temples. It also has a reasonable gym, sauna and jacuzzi. Room sizes are large and spacious and the concierge service was excellent in sorting us a taxi to Wuzhen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Feng

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Si Jia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very convenient area, close to subway, shopping and food. Hotel a bit dated, but very clean in the rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Zhefei

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

10/10 Excellent

Vassily

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akanksha

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Levi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our upgrade and the room! It was comfortable, clean, and amazing bathroom! Hotel was in a great location and highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peiping

I like it because everything is convenience for restaurants and transportation.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

hang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Byambajargal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A+
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Choon Moy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

roberta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff helpful. Place clean and tidy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Bit dated but was ok.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Redondo Beach

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chang

Traveled with family
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

sow fong

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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