When you stay at Central Hotel Shanghai, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Nanjing Road Shopping District and People's Square. You can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and Coffee Shop, one of 3 restaurants, serves breakfast. Other features include a bar/lounge, a health club, and a fitness center. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: East Nanjing Road Station is 8 minutes and Yuyuan Garden Station is 8 minutes.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Spa
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
3 restaurants and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
Breakfast available
Health club
Sauna
24-hour room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Massage/treatment rooms
Conference center
Business center
Airport shuttle
Feel at home (6)
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $91
$91
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Why we love this property
Work and play in style
This hotel combines business amenities with relaxation in the city center. After meetings, guests can indulge in spa treatments or enjoy 24-hour room service.
Diverse dining options
This hotel boasts 3 restaurants, a welcoming cafe, and a stylish bar. Culinary adventures abound with a delicious buffet breakfast to start each day.
Soothing spa escape
This hotel offers a full-service spa with rejuvenating treatments, sauna, and soaking tubs. Fitness enthusiasts will enjoy the gym and club.
Nanjing Road Shopping District - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Former French Concession - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
People's Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Yuyuan Garden - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
The Bund - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) - 40 min drive
Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) - 48 min drive
Shanghai South Railway Station - 13 min drive
Shanghai Railway Station - 14 min drive
Nanxiang North Railway Station - 21 min drive
East Nanjing Road Station - 8 min walk
Yuyuan Garden Station - 8 min walk
East Nanjing Road Station - 9 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Westin Executive Club Lounge - 4 min walk
EEST - The Crystal Garden - 4 min walk
白日清澄· 喫茶 - 4 min walk
The Stage - 4 min walk
House of Blues & Jazz - 1 min walk
About this property
Central Hotel Shanghai
When you stay at Central Hotel Shanghai, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Nanjing Road Shopping District and People's Square. You can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and Coffee Shop, one of 3 restaurants, serves breakfast. Other features include a bar/lounge, a health club, and a fitness center. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: East Nanjing Road Station is 8 minutes and Yuyuan Garden Station is 8 minutes.
At a glance
Hotel size
312 rooms
Arranged over 27 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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.
Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
3 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Traveling with children
Mini golf
What to do
Mini golf
Shopping
Pool table
Working away
Business center
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1999
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Health club
Full-service spa
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Free crib/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Bidet
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Spa
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.
Dining
Coffee Shop - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast only.
Shanghai Restaurant - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Lobby Bar - This lobby lounge serves brunch only.
Banquet Hall - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CNY 113 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CNY 600 per vehicle (one way)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for CNY 300.0 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International
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.
Property class
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
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
Does Central Hotel Shanghai offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Central Hotel Shanghai does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Central Hotel Shanghai?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Central Hotel Shanghai?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Central Hotel Shanghai.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Central Hotel Shanghai?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is CNY 600 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Central Hotel Shanghai?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Central Hotel Shanghai and nearby?
Central Hotel Shanghai has a spa and a health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Central Hotel Shanghai?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants.
Does Central Hotel Shanghai have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Central Hotel Shanghai like?
Central Hotel Shanghai is in Downtown Shanghai, a short 8-minute walk from East Nanjing Road Station and 12 minutes' walk from People's Square. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Reviews
Central Hotel Shanghai Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.0
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The hotel's restaurant offered great service and a variety of food options, including Asian and Western cuisine. (19 reviews)
Breakfast was generous, varied, and delicious with a good selection of hot and cold options. (26 reviews)
Airport transportation was convenient and reliable with options including metro and direct lines. (5 reviews)
Good location. Nice service.
Just old and breakfast menu is not enough.
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2026
Good location, room pretty big.
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8/10 Very good
May 26, 2026
Good location, nice staff, very good room - nice size .
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2026
Everybody was helpful and I like the location of the hotel. Excellent staff and location.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2026
This hotel is well maintained and big. Services is excellent. Location is perfect. Within minutes to Nanjing road and 15 minutes to The Bund
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2026
Great location
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8/10 Very good
Mar 4, 2026
Very nice location and good size on the rooms
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2026
Great location
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8/10 Very good
Apr 15, 2026
Goos breakfast and nice staffs. The location is excellent
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2026
Great service and we got a very spacious room. Very clean and felt very accommodating. Close to the subway with great connections for all parts of the city. Can only recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2026
Nanjing walking street is only a 3-min walk away. Staff are friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2026
We had comfortable stay in a clean room with all the necessary amenities. City view was nice and the location was great where we could walk to many places with inexpensive didi ride back after hours of sightseeing! Wifi wasn’t great but then it really isn’t at any hotels we stayed in China. We definitely won’t mind staying here again when we come back to Shanghai!!
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2026
Great hotel to stay at. Nanjing road one block away. Subway line 2 close by and a short walk to the bund.
Hotel amenities were great with a nice buffet breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2026
Yes to both beautiful hotel lovely staff spotless clean.
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2026
Location couldn't be better. A lot of things to do and to see at walking distances. Confortable room. Excelent shower. Basic breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2026
Staff was very polite and helpful
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2026
Great stay, quiet room (2210) near nanjing east and the bund. Clean hotel with nice view. Only bad thing is that the soap and shampoo sucks had to buy from convenience store. Tea wasn't consistently topped up. Also the mala peanuts are not free!! Haha they are part of the mini bar.
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2025
Excellent hotel and perfect location
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8/10 Very good
Oct 27, 2025
The room is clean and location very good
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2026
This is a classic-style hotel—not modern, but very well maintained and not run-down. The location is very convenient, just one block away from Nanjing Street, with a convenience store right across the street. The room was clean, and the staff were very helpful. I especially appreciated the bathtub and the many elevators, so there was no long wait to go up to the room or down to the lobby. I would definitely stay at this hotel again and highly recommend it.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2025
Location is the best!
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6/10 Good
Mar 22, 2026
The room was clean and
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8/10 Very good
Mar 7, 2026
Room was very nice and big - at least ours. Great view, it was 11th floor. Breakfast was ok, nothing special but overall nice. It was quiet and everything in the room worked well.
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2026
it was a very pleasant stay. The location cannot be better. The rooms are large and plenty of room to hang clothes. Selections are varied and plentiful. Toilets can be upgraded to Toto type of toilets found in newer hotels. Otherwise there is nothing to complain and everything to be recommended.