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In a prime location in Shanghai, Shanghai Elong Hotel by the bund and Nanjing road Pedestrian street provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a restaurant. The property is located 3.3 km from Superbrand Shopping Mall Shanghai, 3.7 km from Oriental Pearl Tower and 4 km from Jing'an Temple. The accommodation offers a kids' club, room service and currency exchange for guests. Every thing was perfect, the service is excellent and everyone is helpful and you can find everything in the room, the amenities and the mini bar are free every day refilled, everyone help when is asked for help

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9.3
Superb
195 reviews
Price from
US$162
per night

Ideally located in Shanghai, Holiday Inn Express Shanghai on The Bund by IHG offers air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a restaurant. The property is around 500 metres from Yu Garden, 2.1 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd. And 1.9 km from People's Square. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage for guests. We stayed at this hotel during a business trip for 5 days in November 2025. It is in a nice location opposite the Yuyuan Garden and just 15 minutes walking from Nanjing pedestrian road and the Bund.The metro station it’s just across the hotel.It is a modern hotel with spacious rooms and very clean. The breakfast has many choices and good quality. The staff is friendly and very helpful.Especially thanks to the ladies at the front desk Ms Susan Hu and Ms Annie Huang who were very helpful with any need we wanted! Lucky we had them to help us!! Definitely we will stay there at our next trip to Shanghai.

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9
Superb
332 reviews
Price from
US$104
per night

Shanghai Hongqiao Heyitang Hotel Beixinjing Subway Station Branch features a fitness centre, garden, a restaurant and bar in Shanghai. Featuring babysitting service, this property also provides guests with a casino. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel is very clean and in a really good location, close to the Line 2 metro station. The staff are very helpful, especially Johnson, who is always ready to help and speaks perfect English

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9.5
Exceptional
273 reviews
Price from
US$154
per night

Attractively set in the Pudong district of Shanghai, Today Aparthotel West Lujiazui Shanghai is situated 1.7 km from Shanghai World Financial Centre SWFC, 2.1 km from Jin Mao Tower and 3.2 km from Oriental Pearl Tower. The property is around 3.4 km from Superbrand Shopping Mall Shanghai, 3.8 km from Yu Garden and 4.9 km from Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum. The hotel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. It was clean and well taken care of. The owner was extremely helpful and accommodating! Definitely recommend staying here!

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9.2
Superb
297 reviews
Price from
US$84
per night

Ideally situated in the centre of Shanghai, Atour Hotel People's Square Metro Station Shanghai features buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is situated 600 metres from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd., 1.1 km from People's Square and 2.6 km from Shanghai Railway Station. The accommodation offers room service, a concierge service and organising tours for guests. Hotel was in a very good location. Close to metro. Excelent pillows. Nice staff. Room was clean.

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9.2
Superb
405 reviews
Price from
US$103
per night

Situated in Shanghai and with Shanghai Disneyland reachable within 24 km, Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport, an IHG Hotel features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a restaurant. The property is set 31 km from Shanghai New International Expo Centre, 38 km from Shanghai World Financial Centre SWFC and 39 km from Jin Mao Tower. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. An amazing airpot hotel! Truly has everything you need! The staff is very polite and welcoming, ready to help with your baggage. The rooms are spacious, beautifully decorated and clean. The restaurant had plenty of choices and it was relatively easy to get to the hotel, since it is inside the airport itself.

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9.2
Superb
861 reviews
Price from
US$98
per night

SAVHE Hotel on the Bund Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street -Free night snacks and afternoon tea has a fitness centre, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Shanghai. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy American and Chinese dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. special thanks to Mr. Ron Gao and his team for making my stay with my kids wonderful the hotel as described and best thing about it the staff who really provide any support that you need to make your stay pleasant.

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9.6
Exceptional
259 reviews
Price from
US$175
per night

Ideally located in the Jing'an district of Shanghai, Tonight Homestay West Nanjing Road Branch Shanghai is set 1.7 km from Jade Buddha Temple, 2.1 km from Shanghai Railway Station and 2.2 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd.. The property is around 2.4 km from Jing'an Temple, 2.6 km from People's Square and 5.3 km from Superbrand Shopping Mall Shanghai. Free WiFi and room service are offered. I loved the host!! They are the nicest person and definitely made our trip so much easier!

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9.1
Superb
166 reviews
Price from
US$66
per night

2.3 km from Jade Buddha Temple, Tonight Homestay Jing'an Temple Branch Shanghai is located in Shanghai and provides free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. The property is around 2.7 km from People's Square, 3.4 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd. And 4.1 km from Shanghai Railway Station. The property is less than 1 km from Jing'an Temple, and within 1.9 km of the city centre. Cozy apartment with great design. Location? i think there is no better location in Shanghai, all the EU cafe and bars are around. Strongly recommending

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9
Superb
330 reviews
Price from
US$59
per night

Well set in the centre of Shanghai, Atour Hotel Shanghai People's Square Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a restaurant. The property is located 400 metres from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd., 1.2 km from People's Square and 2.8 km from Yu Garden. The accommodation features room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. Clean big room with wide beds, modern bathroom, extraordenary breakfast. Location is perfect. Staff is friendly, helpful.

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9.1
Superb
265 reviews
Price from
US$108
per night

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