Grand Central Hotel Shanghai – Nanjing Road

Hotel Description

The Grand Central Hotel Shanghai – Nanjing Road stands as a prestigious 5-star accommodation in the heart of Shanghai’s vibrant Huangpu district. Located at No. 505 Jiujiang Road, this exceptional hotel combines luxury with convenience, offering guests an elevated experience in one of China’s most dynamic cities. With an impressive rating of 8.5, the Grand Central Hotel has established itself as a highly-regarded destination for both business travelers and tourists seeking refined accommodations in Shanghai. This well-reviewed property exemplifies the sophisticated hospitality that defines luxury lodging in China’s commercial and cultural hub.

Strategically situated in the Huangpu district, the Grand Central Hotel Shanghai enjoys an enviable location with proximity to some of Shanghai’s most iconic attractions. Just steps away from the world-famous Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, one of Asia’s busiest shopping thoroughfares, guests can immerse themselves in a retail paradise featuring everything from traditional Chinese goods to international luxury brands. The hotel’s central position also places it within walking distance of the historic Bund, where visitors can marvel at Shanghai’s striking colonial-era architecture set against the futuristic Pudong skyline across the Huangpu River. For those interested in cultural explorations, the nearby People’s Square and Shanghai Museum offer insights into China’s rich artistic heritage, while Yu Garden presents a serene glimpse into classical Chinese garden design just a short distance away. The hotel’s address on Jiujiang Road provides convenient access to Shanghai’s efficient metro system, allowing guests to easily navigate this sprawling metropolis.

The Grand Central Hotel Shanghai – Nanjing Road embodies the elegant fusion of Eastern hospitality and Western comforts that has made Shanghai a global destination. As befitting its 5-star classification, the hotel offers an array of premium amenities designed to exceed expectations of discerning travelers. The property’s architectural presence reflects Shanghai’s unique blend of traditional elements and contemporary design, creating an atmosphere of refined luxury from the moment guests arrive. With its exceptional 8.5 rating, the hotel has cultivated a reputation for attentive service, sophisticated accommodations, and attention to detail that resonates with visitors from around the world. Whether enjoying the culinary offerings that showcase both international cuisine and authentic Chinese specialties, relaxing in well-appointed rooms with panoramic city views, or taking advantage of business facilities, guests experience the quintessential Shanghai hospitality that has earned the Grand Central Hotel its distinguished standing among the city’s luxury accommodations. For travelers seeking to experience Shanghai from a position of comfort and prestige, the Grand Central Hotel Shanghai – Nanjing Road offers an ideal base from which to explore the fascinating contrasts and endless attractions of China’s most cosmopolitan city.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $127. Superior Double Room (No extra bed available) with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $137. Deluxe Business Twin Room with 2 double beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $137. Deluxe Business Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $202. Executive Twin Room with 2 double beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $202. Executive Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $262. Business Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $331. Executive Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Jeongeun from South Korea – 30 May 2025 (9/10)

  Loved the interior design
  Nice bath Kind Service
  Good location
  
  What could be improved: Not much of a view but it was good enough

• Minh from Australia – 18 May 2025 (8/10)

  The location is god as it is next to the Nanjing road. The room is very good. Staff is good. Tom in the concierge is very helpful.
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast is the same every morning! No instant coffee in the room.

• Alice from United States – 15 May 2025 (9/10)

  The location is exceptional. The famous Nanjing Road is just one block away and metro station is also within a short walking distance. In addition to that, the room is spacious and clean. The bed is comfortable. The hotel staffs are friendly. The most thing we like is that the sink, the bathroom, and the shower are separated with door so both of us can use at the same time to minimize the waiting time. I will certainly recommend this hotel to the tourists.
  
  What could be improved: The only drawback is that the hotel didn’t replace the shower cap and the slippers every day. But it was not a big deal for us as we also like to save the environment.

• Marija from Croatia – 11 May 2025 (9/10)

  A fabulous hotel in a perfect location, with a lot of facilities for quests (swimming pool, SPA, restaurants, bar). The rooms were wonderful, staff extremly friendly and helpful. Famous nanjing street is in front of hotel, subway around the corner, absolutelly perfect hotel!
  
  What could be improved: There was nothing that we didn't like, everything was perfect.

• Mahsa from Australia – 8 May 2025 (9/10)

  Location: The hotel is in an excellent central spot—just a short walk to Nanjing Road and close to The Bund, metro stations, and many shops and restaurants. Super convenient for exploring the city.
  
  Room comfort: The rooms were spacious, clean, and well-maintained. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was modern and stocked with good amenities.
  
  Service: The staff were friendly and helpful. Check-in and check-out were smooth, and the concierge was knowledgeable and supportive with directions and local tips.
  
  Value for money: Given the location and room quality, I felt the hotel offered very good value for the price.
  
  What could be improved: Wi-Fi: The internet connection was slow and unreliable at times, which was a bit frustrating, especially if you need to work or stream content. You also need to use VPN if you want to access Whatsapp and so many other sites.

• Gabrielle from Australia – 4 May 2025 (9/10)

  Great location, just a 2 minute walk to Nanjing St and 10 minutes from the Bund. Staff were great, extremely helpful, and very friendly and welcoming. The room was a good size, the bed was really comfortable and room service was quick and efficient. The hotel left a cake in my room for my birthday – nice touch 🙂
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast was quite expensive at $40 AUD and I found it hard to justify the cost. Everything else was great.

• Jie from Australia – 26 April 2025 (9/10)

  The staff are very friendly and very helpful. Our cleaner was really good. The location of the hotel is excellent, very central and convenient. The room is very spacious.
  
  What could be improved: The late hours check in was slow, probably need a bit staff coverage for a 5 star hotel, this is expected.

• Andre from Norway – 24 April 2025 (9/10)

  In terms of luxury, the room exceeded expectations. It was very roomy and had the necessary facilities. We did not take the breakfast, because it was too expensive. In comparison a DimSum lunch at the same hotel. which is more special, is only 20RMB more expensive.
  The location is excellent. It is spot in the centre of Shanghai and close to the most attractions.
  
  What could be improved: The staff were professional, but some did not provide that little empathic "extra", which is expected from a 5-star hotel. On the contrary, a concierge staff was very much focused in selling tours and attractions at a high cost, knowing that we are overseas non-chinese speaking, which most likely he gained a commission from.

• Babar from Pakistan – 23 April 2025 (8/10)

  Room, location and breakfast all were excellent
  
  What could be improved: The choice for room menu was very limited and it should be expanded by adding more intercontinental and south Asian dishes…..the taste right now for pizzas etc. is very much Chinese

• Scott from Australia – 5 April 2025 (9/10)

  Absolute 5 star hotel. 100m to the main shopping strip. Equivalent of a major city mall. Highly recommend as it exceeded all our expectations

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