Grand Central Hotel Shanghai is located next to The Bund and East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. Its modern comforts include a large indoor pool and rooms with free internet access. Grand Central Hotel Shanghai is a 3-minute walk from Shanghai’s Metro subway line 1, 2 and 8. People's Square is 11 minutes' walk from the property. Lujiazui can be reached by metro within 25 minutes. It is a 20 minutes’ drive from Hongqiao Airport and 40-minute ride from Pudong Airport. Shanghai Disneyland is a 46-minute drive away. The Bund is a 4-minute drive away. Golden and brown hues characterise guest rooms, which are fitted with a flat-screen TV and work desk. A personal safe and spacious marble bathroom are also included. Guests may exercise at the well-equipped fitness centre or enjoy a game of billiards. The hotel also provides a business centre and laundry services. Bo Yuet Jin serves traditional Cantonese cuisine. You can also experience the authentic elegance of fine Western cuisine here at the Central Grill on the 2nd floor with an extensive list of wines at your selection. Other dining options include buffet meals at the coffee shop and drinks at the lobby lounge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Shanghai, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.1
High score for Shanghai
Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mohammad
    Germany Germany
    Friendly staff and always ready to help you if you needed anything. Great location, and amazing clean rooms.
  • Phoebe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a luxurious 5 star hotel slightly old school but in a good way. Great location. 1 minute walk from east nanjing metro and the pedestrian street. 5 min walk from the bund. The hotel is lovely and very well looked after. The room is...
  • Warren
    Australia Australia
    Location is literally minutes away and close to the East Nanjing Metro. Rooms and lobby along with spa, pool, sauna and steam room were neat and tidy.
  • Kerry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location, friendly staff, clean and well presented, spacious rooms.
  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and well sized room. Also really enjoyed the breakfast. Staff were helpful and friendly.
  • Hui
    China China
    Good service, facilities as well as the location of the hotel. Will return again for sure.
  • Saad
    Pakistan Pakistan
    The location was perfect. Access to the Subway was very close. Alot of Halal food options were available nearby.
  • Bart
    Belgium Belgium
    excellent hotel, great room, perfect location, fantastic swimmingpool. highly recommended
  • Nicholas
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We like everything about The Grand Central! Our go-to hotel when in Shanghai. The concierge team are the best!! The ambiance of the lobby- refreshing, relaxing, fanciful. The swimming pool- a great touch for a quick refreshing dip mid-day between...
  • Fabien
    France France
    Location was perfect. Close to the main tourist spots. Breakfast was good, lots of options. Good value. I like the high ceiling lobby.area. Rooms were clean and very good size.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property

  • so how if i book the room and then i also book the extra bed and pay in advanced??

    Dear Guest The cost of an extra bed cannot be paid in advance. It can only be confirmed at the front desk on the day of check-in. Pinky/RSVN
    Answered on 30 October 2019
  • hello..can i stay add an extra bed in the deluxe twin room?? if can , how much it cost?? because i need find a room that can stay for 3 adults and 1 child.. thanks before

    Dear Guest Greetings from Grand Central Hotel Shanghai Our hotel's deluxe twin room can add extra bed, the extra bed rate is RMB280+15% service charge per night. But the number of extra beds is limited. First come, first served. When you book the room ,we cann't confirm the extra bed for you. Pinky/RSVN
    Answered on 30 October 2019

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

Facilities of Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
Activities
  • Billiards
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs CNY 80 per day.
    Reception services
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Ironing service
    • Dry cleaning
    • Laundry
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
    • Business centre
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Car hire
    • Lift
    • Barber/beauty shop
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Indoor swimming pool
    • Open all year
    • Heated pool
    Wellness
    • Massage
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese
    • Chinese

    House rules
    Grand Central Hotel Shanghai takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00
    Check-out
    Until 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Cot upon request
    Free
    12+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    CNY 280 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    VisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBGreatwallPeonyDragonJin Cash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Children below 1.2 metres can enjoy 50% discount for breakfast; children above 1.2 metres dine with full price.

    According to Shanghai’s anti-smoking regulations, smoking is not allowed in the property's indoor areas.

    According to the latest epidemic prevention requirements, anyone who stays at the hotel on 30/March/2022 must stay for at least 7 consecutive days.

    Please kindly note that hotel could not charge personal virtual credit card, please choose the Booking.com Payment.

    FAQs about Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

    • The prices at Grand Central Hotel Shanghai may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Check-in at Grand Central Hotel Shanghai is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Grand Central Hotel Shanghai offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Fitness centre
      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Billiards
      • Swimming Pool
    • Grand Central Hotel Shanghai is 950 yards from the centre of Shanghai. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Grand Central Hotel Shanghai has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant
    • Room options at Grand Central Hotel Shanghai include:

      • Suite
      • Twin
      • Double