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Here is a quick list of Downtown Hotels in Shanghai, selected based on their rating
Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
Pullman Shanghai Skyway |
8.4 / 10 (72 Reviews) |
From 119$ | |
City Hotel Shanghai |
7.4 / 10 (411 Reviews) |
From 55$ | |
Campanile Shanghai Railway Station And People'S Square |
8.5 / 10 (78 Reviews) |
From 73$ | |
Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World |
8.3 / 10 (482 Reviews) |
From 121$ | |
The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi |
8.8 / 10 (366 Reviews) |
From 160$ |
There are so many hotels to choose from when travelling to Shanghai, China but if you want to be in the heart of all the action, Central hotels are the best option. Located right in the city centre, these hotels are within walking distance of the main tourist attractions, shopping districts and entertainment venues. Plus, with a variety of different accommodation options to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect Central hotel to suit your needs.
If you’re looking for a luxurious experience, try the Peninsula Shanghai, which offers magnificent views of the Huangpu River and Pudong skyline. Or, if you’re on a budget, the Yitel Shanghai offers comfortable and clean rooms at an affordable price. Whichever hotel you choose, you can be sure that you’ll be right in the heart of all the action in Shanghai.
Best Hotels in Shanghai Downtown
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Set in Huangpu, which is known for the Bund, a riverside stretch of skyscrapers and a pedestrian promenade, at a 3.2 km distance from the 5 - acre Yu Garden, the 52-story Pullman Shanghai Skyway offers a terrace. Boasting a location a few moments from Souvenir shopping, this 5-star hotel includes 323 rooms and a swimming pool.
The property is located a mere 6 minutes' walk from Nancy's Gallery, around a 5-minute walk from Dapuqiao Road tube station. Huangpu River is at a 3.1 km distance from the Pullman Shanghai Skyway, and Shanghai Hongqiao International airport is 20 km away. Former French Concession is about 2.5 km away, and Shanghai Metro is situated at a 6 km distance from the accommodation. There is Dapu Road Xietu Road bus stop close to Pullman Shanghai Skyway, it's approximately a 5-minute walk away.
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City Hotel Shanghai
From 55$
The 4-star City Hotel Shanghai, set within 0.6 km of Jingan Villas, offers a swimming pool as well as a gym. The modern hotel is in the Downtown Shanghai district of Shanghai, within 1.8 km of such natural sights as the attractive Jing'an Sculputure Park.
The modern accommodation is located in Shanghai, only minutes away from Middle Huaihai Road tube station. Shopping venues in the area include HKRI TaiKoo Hui Shopping Mall (1.4 km) and the up - scale trendy Iapm Shopping Mall (0.9 km). Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Lotus Pond, which is approximately a 16-minute walk away. Souvenir shopping is within 2.4 km of City Hotel Shanghai, and Shanghai Metro is situated approximately 3.5 km away. Middle Huaihai Road at Sinan Road bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is only a short walk away from the business accommodation.
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Campanile Shanghai Railway Station And People'S Square
From 73$
The 3-star Campanile Shanghai Railway Station And People'S Square offers 156 rooms 10 minutes by car from the 5 - acre Yu Garden. Here, at the hotel you will find a free car park and allergy-free rooms.
The accommodation is set less than a 5-minute walk from ZhongGong SongPu TeWei JiGuan JiuZhi ChenLieGuan and in a short walking distance of Hanzhong Road underground station. This hotel is 3.4 km from Shanghai Ocean Aquarium and less than a 5-minute walk from Shanghai Natural History Museum. Also, the property is within walking distance from Former French Concession, and Shanghai Metro train station is placed 1.2 km away. Campanile Shanghai Railway Station And People'S Square is located 15 km from Shanghai Hongqiao International airport and 650 metres of West Qufu Road bus stop.
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Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World, located 11 minutes on foot from the large People's Public Square, offers guests a restaurant and a shopping area. Situated within easy reach to People's Public Park, this deluxe hotel has an indoor pool as well as a Turkish steam bath, an indoor pool and locker rooms.
The property puts you in the very heart of Shanghai, a 15-minute stroll from Hongqiao Park. The Bund Road is approximately 5 minutes' drive from the Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World and Shanghai Hongqiao International airport is 20 km away. Madame Tussauds Museum is located in a short walking distance from this 5-star accommodation. The 47-story Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World is situated around a 10-minute walk from Xinzha Road underground station and within 2.6 km of Shanghai Metro train station.
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Located 6 minutes' walk from Huaihai Park in Shanghai, the cosy Langham Shanghai Xintiandi offers a Jacuzzi, sauna facilities and an indoor pool. This 5-star non-smoking hotel is placed within 5 minutes' drive of The Bund Road, and invites guests to one of the 2 onsite restaurants.
The luxury property is set 5 minutes' stroll from Central Plaza and a minute's walk from South Huangpi Road underground station. The extensive Chinese Yu Garden is about a 5-minute ride from the Langham Shanghai Xintiandi, while Shanghai Hongqiao International airport is 15 km from it. Visit Taiping Lake, 30 metres of this cosy accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of China. The area offers shopping experience such as People's Public Square within a minutes' drive of The Langham Shanghai Xintiandi. The property is within 5 minutes' walk of Hefei Road Jinan Road bus stop and at a 3.9 km distance from Shanghai Metro train station in Shanghai.
Hotels in Shanghai
Airport nearby 🛬 | Shanghai Pudong International, Shanghai Hongqiao International, Suzhou |
Rating 🏅 | 37 |
Shanghai Hotels 🛎️ | 2151 |
Cities Nearby 🌇 | Huangpu (Guangdong), Zhenru, Jinquiao |
Minimum Price 💸 | 9$ |
Best Price Hotel 🤑 | Pullman Shanghai Skyway |
Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | City Hotel Shanghai |
Hotel with a view 🔍 | Campanile Shanghai Railway Station And People'S Square |
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Located in the shopping area, Peninsula Shanghai grants access to cultural points of interest like Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai about 25 minutes' walk away. Offering a great location, near a tube station, this hotel boasts views of the city together with a hot tub, sauna facilities and an indoor pool.
The property puts you right in the centre of Shanghai, at a 4.9 km distance from the soaring skyscraper "Jin Mao Tower". Guests can visit Shook, set around a 5-minute walk from the Peninsula, as well as the expansive historic City God Temple of Shanghai, which is around 2.3 km away. The accommodation is about 25 minutes' walk from the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum. Lujiazui Metro bus station is not very far from the 5-star Peninsula Shanghai.
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Shanghai Sweetome Vacation Apartment East Nanjing Road
From 108$
The 4-star Shanghai Sweetome Vacation Apartment East Nanjing Road includes 78 rooms and is merely 1.7 km from the classical Yu Garden.
This boutique aparthotel is set in the Downtown Shanghai district of Shanghai, just a short drive from East Nanjing Road underground station. Oriental Pearl TV Tower is about a 15-minute drive from the luxury property, while Shanghai Hongqiao International airport is 20 km from it. Also, the hotel is around 19 minutes on foot from People's Square, and Shanghai Metro train station is placed approximately 3 km away. Fuzhou Road at Middle Fujian Road bus stop is located a mere 5 minutes' walk away.
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Villas 1931 Hotel Shanghai
From 67$
Set 0.6 km from The Bund Road, the 4-star Villas 1931 Hotel Shanghai includes 70 rooms.
The smoke-free hotel is located in the heart of Shanghai just 300 metres from Shanghai History Museum and in the neighbourhood of Hongqiao Park. Cultural sights in the area are Shanghai Developemt Exhibition Hall Museum (1.4 km) and Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai (1.6 km). Also, The Garden Bridge lies only 1.4 km away, and East Nanjing Road is a 10-minute stroll from this Shanghai hotel. The nearest bus stop is Xinbeimen, set about 5 minutes' walk away, and Shanghai Metro train station is about 4 km away.
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Located around 10 minutes on foot from Hongqiao Park, the upscale Central Hotel Shanghai offers a business centre for those arriving on business. Guests of this 4-star non-smoking hotel can relax in a swimming pool or benefit from a hot tub and a sauna while enjoying location only a short drive from the large People's Public Square.
The upscale property is placed about 20 km from Shanghai Hongqiao International airport and just a 12-minute walk from such cultural venues as The Bund Famed Waterside Walkway. The style Huangpu Park is within a 15-minute drive of the Central Hotel Shanghai, which is also set next door to Bund Center. Yu Massage lies approximately 1.3 km away, while People's Square is 550 metres of this upscale accommodation. Central Hotel Shanghai is located a minute's walk from Shanghai Metro train station, while Middle Henan Road at East Yan'an Road bus stop is around 5 minutes' walk away.
Budget Hotels In Shanghai City Centre
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The 4-star New Harbour Service Apartment is a great place to stay in the Downtown Shanghai district of Shanghai, a 14-minute stroll from the large People's Public Square. Boasting a location relatively close to the modern Shanghai Museum, the luxury hotel includes 255 rooms along with a hot tub, sauna facilities and an indoor pool.
Nestled in the heart of Shanghai and merely a 5-minute walk from Old Street, the family property is set 15 minutes on foot from Central Plaza. The modern New Harbour Service Shanghai offers proximity to natural sights like the style Huangpu Park (6 km) and People's Public Park (1.9 km). Cultural experience in the area feature Shanghai Grand Theatre, situated within a minutes' drive from the designer accommodation. New Harbour Service Apartment stands 5 minutes' walk from Dashijie tube station and within 3.8 km of Shanghai Metro train station.
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Jin Jiang Metropole Hotel
From 179$
The unique 4-star Metropole Hotel Shanghai is located in within a 5-minute walk of The Bund Road and features 24-hour reception and wake up calls. City Shop is placed a 10-minute walk away, and People's Public Square is 5 minutes' drive from the modern hotel.
The luxury property is in the heart of the city, approximately 15 minutes' walk from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd, and only a few steps from East Nanjing Road tube station. The designer Metropole Shanghai is next door to Bund 18, and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, where guests can indulge in relaxation, stands merely a 5-minute walk away. The business accommodation also grants access to family attractions like Shanghai Ocean Aquarium, which are approximately 15 minutes' walk away. Metropole Hotel is located 4 km from Shanghai Metro train station, while East Yan'an Road at the Bund bus stop is a 5-minute walk away.
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The comfortable 5-star Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai, located a 5-minute drive from The Bund Road, offers its guests sauna facilities and an indoor pool to relax in. Boasting a swimming pool, this luxury hotel is nestled within 5 minutes' drive of natural attractions like the style Huangpu Park.
The property is set in Lujiazui, which is Shanghai's new financial and business district, within a 12-minute walk of business venues like the 468m-tall poured-concrete tripod Oriental Pearl TV Tower and right near Shanghai World Financial Center Observatory. The 121-storey 632m-tall Gensler-designed Shanghai Tower is 1.3 km from the Mandarin Oriental Pudong, while East Lujiazui Road at South Pudong Road bus stop is 550 metres away. Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum lies a 10-minute drive away, and Lujiazui is at a short distance from the comfortable accommodation. Shanghai Metro train station is at a 9 km distance from Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai and Shanghai Hongqiao International airport is a 16-minute drive away.
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Set nearly a 10-minute drive from The Bund Famed Waterside Walkway, the 45-story Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai features a convenience shop and a restaurant. Boasting a location within close distance of Jing'an Temple Square, this 5-star non-smoking hotel offers 593 rooms together with a cocktail bar onsite.
The luxurious property is located in an entertainment neighbourhood, within 5 minutes' drive of Xintiandi. Places of worship to visit within 25 minutes' walk of the luxury hotel include Jade Buddha Temple. Also, the accommodation is a 10-minute ride from the large People's Public Square, and Shanghai Metro train station is placed approximately 3.2 km away. The Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai is close to the public transport, as it is set within 10 minutes' stroll of West Nanjing Road underground station and really close to Middle Yan'an Road North Shaanxi Road bus stop.
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Holiday Inn Express Zhabei Shanghai, An Ihg Hotel
From 31$
Placed nearly a 10-minute drive from The Bund Waterfront Promenade, the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Zhabei Shanghai, An Ihg Hotel offers a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room with a range of business amenities. Guests will appreciate the views of the business centre and a central location close to a railway station, while staying in this Shanghai inn.
Located within 2.9 km of People's Public Square, the non-smoking property is located in the very heart of Shanghai. As a plus for business travellers, the modern Holiday Inn Express Zhabei Shanghai, An Ihg is within 4.2 km of the 468m-tall poured-concrete tripod Oriental Pearl TV Tower. For sport lovers this accommodation offers proximity to Hongkou Football Stadium, which is 10 minutes away by car. Shanghai Long-Distance Terminal bus station can be found just near Holiday Inn Express Zhabei Shanghai, An Ihg Hotel.
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The 2-star Lian Bang Hotel Shanghai is set in Huangpu, which is known for the Bund, a riverside stretch of skyscrapers and a pedestrian promenade, at 500 metres of Shanghai Great World Amusement Park. Moreover, the low-budget hotel includes a sauna, karaoke and a restaurant.
The boutique accommodation is located 10 minutes on foot from Lujiabang Road tube station and approximately 10 minutes by car from the soaring skyscraper "Shanghai World Financial Center". Situated in the heart of Shanghai, the Lian Bang is 2.1 km from Yuyuan Old Street. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting the 5 - acre Yu Garden, within 25 minutes' walk of this Shanghai property. Lian Bang Hotel is also set 6 km from Shanghai Metro train station and within a 5-minute drive of South Bund Soft Spinning Material Market.
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Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai
From 109$
Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai includes 478 rooms and is set a 5-minute drive from Yu Massage. The hotel, located within 5 minutes' drive of Shanghai Exhibition Center, boasts an indoor swimming pool along with a Jacuzzi, sauna facilities and an indoor pool.
The property is placed about 15 km from Shanghai Hongqiao International airport and 10 minutes by car from such cultural venues as Shanghai Natural History Museum. The Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai offers proximity to such natural sights as the style Huangpu Park (3.8 km) and Fuxing City Park (1.2 km). Visit Lotus Pond, 700 metres from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of China. The 31-story Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai also provides access to shopping attractions like People's Public Square, which are a 25-minute walk away. The property is situated just 250 metres from Middle Huaihai Road underground station and at a 3.7 km distance from Shanghai Metro train station.
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The 5-star Hyatt On Bund Hotel, set near the entertainment district of Shanghai, offers spacious rooms with Wi Fi throughout the property. The smoke-free hotel is situated in the heart of Shanghai, less than 5 minutes' walk from such cultural attractions as the anachronistic Shanghai Monument to the People's Heroes.
The comfortable luxurious property is located in Shanghai, within walking distance to International Cruise Terminal tube station. Standing 8 minutes' walk from Bund International Architecture Exhibition, the smoke-free Hyatt On Bund Shanghai is at a 3.2 km distance from Former French Concession. Also, the non-smoking accommodation is a 14-minute walk from the 468m-tall poured-concrete tripod Oriental Pearl TV Tower, while Shanghai Metro train station is placed about 7 km away. Well-connected to many sights, the 33-story Hyatt On Bund Hotel is a few minutes drive from Lujiazui Metro bus station.
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Featuring a shopping arcade and a restaurant, the 66-story Conrad Shanghai lies 500 metres from People's Public Square. Located a stroll from Hongqiao Park, this Shanghai hotel offers views of the river and an indoor pool.
Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd is nearly 5 minutes on foot from the 5-star luxurious property and a 5-minute ride from Fuxing Public Park. Cultural sights in the area are the must-see Shanghai Museum (1 km) and Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai (0.6 km). Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting the style Huangpu Park, a 20-minute drive from this luxury hotel. Conrad Shanghai is set nearly a 5-minute stroll from Fuzhou Road at Middle Zhejiang Road bus stop and moments from People's Square tube station.
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Located in the centre of Shanghai, Park Hyatt Shanghai offers fast access to The Bund Road, approximately 4.4 km away. Set only a short distance to the awe - inspiring 492m - high Shanghai World Financial Center, this hotel features an à la carte restaurant serving international cuisine.
The accommodation is placed in the heart of Pudong with bike trails, boating lakes and minigolf courses, about a 5-minute walk from the soaring skyscraper "Jin Mao Tower". A stroll from the Park Hyatt, business travellers will find the 468m-tall poured-concrete tripod Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Pearl Lam is 10 minutes away by car, while Lujiazui is nearly a 10-minute walk from this property. The 5-star Park Hyatt Shanghai is 16 minutes' drive from Shanghai Hongqiao International airport and 7 km from Shanghai Metro train station.
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The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai
From 122$
Set a 15-minute drive from the 468m-tall poured-concrete tripod Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the classic 5-star Westin Bund Center, Shanghai features WiFi throughout the property as well as parking on site. Offering an indoor swimming pool, the classic-style hotel is located in the cosmopolitan part of Shanghai, a 15-minute ride from the style Huangpu Park.
The modern accommodation in Shanghai is close to Hongqiao Park. The non-smoking Westin Bund Center, has an exceptional location within 400 metres of The Ritz-Carlton Spa and Yu Yuan Garden. Along with other cultural attractions the boutique LWH Gallery is nestled within close distance of this stylish luxury property. The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai stands only 500 metres from Yuyuan Garden tube station and at a 4.1 km distance from Shanghai Metro train station.
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Shanghai Hotel Jin Jiang
From 104$
The 4-star Shanghai Hotel Jin Jiang is placed in a residential area of Shanghai, 6 minutes on foot from Chinese Welfare Association Children's Palace and approximately a 10-minute ride from Yu Massage. Featuring a restaurant and a lobby area, the luxury hotel is located adjacent to Jing'an Temple.
The modern property is placed in Jing'an with a restaurant and rooms with free internet access, within 10 minutes' drive of a sacred site like Jade Buddha Temple. The non-smoking Hotel Jin Jiang Shanghai is also in front of Senator Saloon, and near a motorway. The nearby cultural experience includes The Bund Sculpture, which is a 10-minute ride away. The nearest underground station is about 0.9 km away.
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Regent Shanghai Pudong - Complimentary First Round Minibar Per Stay - Including A Bottle Of Wine
From 163$
Around 10 minutes' walk from Shangcheng Road underground station, the 5-star Regent Shanghai Pudong lies in a touristic area of Shanghai and offers a gift shop and a storage for belongings. Located in Pudong with bike trails, boating lakes and minigolf courses, the hotel boasts a swimming pool and an Italian cuisine is served at an à la carte restaurant on site.
The Bund Road is approximately 25 minutes' walk from the gorgeous accommodation and approximately 10 minutes' drive from Shanghai Jiangnan Silk Museum. Places of worship to visit within 25 minutes' walk of the Regent Shanghai Pudong include the folk City God Temple of Shanghai. Also, this non-smoking property is approximately 10 minutes' drive from the style Huangpu Park, and Shanghai Metro train station is placed approximately 8 km away. Regent Shanghai Pudong is located 20 km from Shanghai Hongqiao International airport and within a short walking distance of Century Avenue South Pudong Road bus stop.
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Offering a shop and a lobby area, the perfect Hotel Equatorial Shanghai lies in the Downtown Shanghai district, within a 12-minute walk of Shanghai Exhibition Center and nearly a 5-minute drive from Xintiandi. The 5-star business hotel is placed within 10 minutes' drive of The Bund Famed Waterside Walkway, and invites guests to one of the 2 onsite restaurants.
Located at a 4.3 km distance from Shanghai Metro railway station, this luxury accommodation stands within easy reach of Jing'an Temple Square. The comfortable Equatorial is set 6 minutes' stroll from JingAnSi BuXingJie, approximately 10 minutes' walk from Jing'an Temple underground station. Additionally, exhibition centres are situated just a short stroll from the property. The nearby shopping sights include the large People's Public Square, which is approximately 2.7 km away. Changshu Road Huashan Road bus stop is quite a walk from this Shanghai hotel.
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The stylish 5-star Andaz Xintiandi Shanghai - A Concept By Hyatt is a great place in a shopping area of Shanghai, which stands 5 minutes by car from Hongqiao Park. Featuring a restaurant and a patisserie, this modern hotel is located not so far from Fuxing Public Park.
The boutique style accommodation is set in the Downtown Shanghai district of Shanghai, within 9 minutes' walk of Huaihai Park. The hotel offers proximity to natural sights like the 5-acre Yu Garden (2 km) and the style Huangpu Park (2.6 km). Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Taiping Lake, which is approximately a 5-minute walk away. Andaz Xintiandi Shanghai - A Concept By Hyatt is situated relatively close to The Bund Sculpture, and Huzhu express line bus station lies approximately 10 minutes' walk away. This business accommodation stands merely 5 minutes' walk from South Huangpi Road tube station and 3.9 km from Shanghai Metro train station.
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The 30-story Riverdale Residence Xintiandi Shanghai offers 324 rooms in the vicinity of Taiping Lake, merely 800 metres away. There is also parking.
The 4-star aparthotel is located 25 minutes' walk from the 468m-tall poured-concrete tripod Oriental Pearl TV Tower and nearly 5 minutes' walk from Dashijie underground station. Cultural sights in the area are the boutique LWH Gallery (1.8 km) and the modern Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall Museum (1.2 km). The hotel is situated within a minutes' drive from the 5-acre Yu Garden, and Huzhu express line bus station lies nearly a 15-minute walk away. Shanghai Metro train station is at a 4.1 km distance from Riverdale Residence Xintiandi Shanghai and Shanghai Hongqiao International airport is a 15-minute drive away.
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The fine Grand Central Hotel Shanghai is placed in a business area of Shanghai, a 5-minute drive from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd and within an 11-minute walk of The Bund Sculpture. Including an indoor pool together with a hot tub, sauna facilities and an indoor pool, the 5-star non-smoking hotel is located in a shopping neighbourhood near a tube station.
This luxury accommodation has a prime location a few minutes drive from the soaring skyscraper "Jin Mao Tower", while shopping venues like the large People's Public Square are 0.9 km away. The Grand Central Hotel Shanghai offers proximity to natural sights like the extensive Chinese Yu Garden (1.8 km) and People's Public Park (1.6 km). Entertainment options in the area feature Lyceum Theatre 10 minutes by car from the fine property. The nearest underground station is merely a 5-minute stroll away.