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Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Property class: 4.5

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A multi-level hotel lobby with a central fountain, multiple dining areas, and balconies.
A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a central floral arrangement, and a patterned carpet.
A grand staircase with ornate golden railings, leading to a second-floor area with a dining room and a conference room.
A modern outdoor patio area with white wicker furniture, large umbrellas, and a central water feature.
A building entrance with large glass windows, a central chandelier, and potted plants on either side.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$264
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Explore the area

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505 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai, 200001
  • Place, Nanjing Road Shopping District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, People's Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, The Bund
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Atrium-view Queen Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a television, and a door leading to another room.

Atrium-view Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Room

Executive King Bed Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a large window with curtains.

Executive Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a carpeted floor.

Executive Suite

  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and ottoman, a small table, and a chandelier.

Business Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Shanghai

A luxury stay in the heart of Shanghai awaits you at Grand Central Hotel Shanghai. Within steps you'll find Nanjing Road Shopping District and People's Square within a 15-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. .A day of pampering can include massages and facials. The fine-dining restaurant, Central Grill, is open for dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, gym and sauna. Meeting rooms and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Downtown Shanghai hotel include Yu Garden and Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre.

What's nearby

  • Nanjing Road Shopping District - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Former French Concession - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • People's Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Bund - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Yu Garden - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • East Nanjing Road Station - 7 min walk
  • Shanghai South Railway Station - 13 min drive
  • Pudong International Airport (PVG) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Westin Executive Club Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪EEST - The Crystal Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Stage - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Choc Republic - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪House of Blues & Jazz - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the luxury Grand Central Hotel Shanghai. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Shanghai hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 353 guestrooms or units
  • 17 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2009
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Corner/local shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai offers 353 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature down duvets. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • Parking on site (CNY 60 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • 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

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
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 authorisation upon arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files and shoe mitts.

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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Central Shanghai Shanghai
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Grand Central Hotel Shanghai?

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Central Hotel Shanghai?

As of 15 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Central Hotel Shanghai on 2 Nov 2026 start from AU$264, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Grand Central Hotel Shanghai?

Yep, Grand Central Hotel Shanghai has a self car park with in/out privileges for CNY 60 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Does Grand Central Hotel Shanghai have a pool?

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai has an indoor pool.

What makes Grand Central Hotel Shanghai a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Grand Central Hotel Shanghai.

Does Grand Central Hotel Shanghai serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is offered daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Grand Central Hotel Shanghai?

No, Grand Central Hotel Shanghai does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Grand Central Hotel Shanghai?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Grand Central Hotel Shanghai?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Grand Central Hotel Shanghai?

No, pets are not allowed.

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 683 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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A wonderful hotel with excellent service.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I had a perfect stay. Location is fantastic, services and quality of the facilities are superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very quiet, breakfast was great, staffs were helpful, great location, next to the Nanjing road, a walk to the Bund, close to everything, we love it, definitely will come back to this wonderful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Rooms are good and breakfast is good
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Location and easy access to stores
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very good hotel. Just a bit dated but nostalgic of the old Shanghai feel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff are very nice and helpful. The location is fantastic, it’s close to everything, the shopping and the bund. Both my daughter and I enjoyed staying there
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The property is clean and convenient for shopping at Nanjing Road Walkable to the bund.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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good location, good service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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My favorite hotel in Shanghai
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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good location, good service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Very good location, near Nanjing East Station and Nanjing Road. Even a good distance to visit the bund after walking along Nanjing Road. Breakfast is nice and ambience is good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Would recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great service from the staff, especially Andy from the hotel he was extremely helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The location of this hotel is perfect, right in the heart of Nanjing Rd pedestrian district, with nice restaurants and stores within a 5-minute walk. The bund is also just a short distance away. The hotel was in good maintenance condition and the staff were friendly and helpful. Generally this was a pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hot showers , swimming pool was great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Those stuff are very friendly and the room is great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This place is stunning! Very clean and the staff was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful Classic Hotel, Great Location This hotel is stunning and classic without being over the top. The rooms are elegant and comfortable, with a timeless style. Location is perfect — right in the center, walking distance to shops and restaurants. Staff are friendly and helpful. Great stay overall, would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Andy,.Hunter and Danny were great at concierge. Staff all friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We stayed 8 nights. Room was spacious and very clean. Breakfast was very good. Plenty of options to eat. Very convenient neighbourhood. Staff were very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best value for the price.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026