Grand Central Hotel Shanghai - Nanjing Road

Hotels
8.8 (1200 reviews)
No. 505 Jiujiang Road , Shanghai , cn

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Excellent service
Cons:
Room temperature issues
Bathroom cleanliness concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
Some reviews mentioned concerns about bathroom cleanliness.
Service
9.25
Multiple positive sentiments about helpful and friendly staff.
Location
9.29
Consistently praised for its central location near attractions.
Room Quality
8.74
Generally positive feedback but some issues with temperature control.
Amenities
8.77
Amenities noted but some complaints regarding outdated facilities.
Value for Money
8.73
Considered good value for the location and service.
Food and Beverage
8.28
Limited variety in breakfast options noted by guests.
Overall Experience
9.05
Overall positive experiences reported; will likely return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 05:08

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai offers elegantly designed rooms with modern amenities like free internet access, flat-screen TVs, and marble bathrooms. The golden and brown hues create a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests to relax in style.

Convenient Location
Situated near The Bund and East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, this hotel is centrally located with easy access to Shanghai's major attractions and transportation. Whether you want to explore the city or catch a flight, the hotel's proximity to metro lines and airports makes traveling a breeze.

Dining Excellence
From traditional Cantonese cuisine at Bo Yuet Jin to fine Western dishes at Central Grill, the hotel offers a diverse culinary experience. Guests can also enjoy buffet meals at the coffee shop or unwind with drinks at the lobby lounge. Indulge in a variety of dining options without leaving the comfort of the hotel.

Experience luxury, convenience, and exceptional dining at Grand Central Hotel Shanghai. Book your stay now for a memorable Shanghai getaway.

Important information:

Children below 3.9 feet can enjoy 50% discount for breakfast; children above 3.9 feet 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: PVG

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People 12 years old and over stay for CNY 280 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs CNY 80 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1200 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.74
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 8.28
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Feng Yu solo_traveller fr
8
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Faraz extended_group us
10
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Anton couple ru
9
Хороший отель с отличным месторасположением
Pros:

Расположение - прекрасное. Номера немного уставшие, но большие и комфортные.

Cons:

Нет такого

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Eugen couple al
9
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Zahid couple pk
10
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Anthony Dominic couple ca
10
Good location and near to Nanjing Road pedestrian walkway!
Pros:

Good location with Nanjing Road pedestrian walkway just around the corner.

Cons:

The flooring around the indoor swimming pool is all marble, which makes the floor very slippery when it is wet!

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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nataliabX2507UT Couples Moscow, Central Russia
2
Shanghai's weight-loss experience
Pros:

Our stay at this hotel was ruined by completely unprofessional and inhumane treatment from the staff.

Upon check‑in, we were asked to leave a $100 deposit. During our stay, my wife started her period – a normal female physiological process. She accidentally stained one towel slightly. At checkout, a hotel employee inspected the room, pointed to that towel, and claimed we had to pay for “special cleaning”. They demanded over 200 yuan (around $28) – an absurd amount for a regular towel.

When we reasonably objected that this is not damage but simply part of normal hotel laundry, the staff refused to return our deposit. The manager backed them up. My wife was brought to tears – this is a very personal and sensitive matter for any woman. Instead of understanding or an apology, we faced pressure, an argument, and the threat of losing our entire deposit.

We only got our money back after a long confrontation. By then we were stressed, running out of time, and almost missed our flight.

This is not service – it’s outright rudeness and an attempt to profit from an awkward situation. I strongly do not recommend this hotel, especially to couples, women, or anyone who values their dignity and time.

2026-06-10 via Tripadvisor
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Rick couple ca
9
We definitely enjoyed our stay. The hotel is well located, very clean with an excellent breakfast. Would recommend to my
Pros:

Perfect location

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Guide26492792951 Couples
10
Best fun in Shanghai
Pros:

Absolutely fabulous hotel! Right in the middle of nanjing rd shopping and short walk to the bund. Staff were attentive and happy. The room was presented beautifully and daily cleaning on point. Jasmine Sun on reception made our stay special with her outstanding service and smile. Thanks to all the staff at grand central hotel Shanghai - highly recommend and look forward to returning again

2026-06-04 via Tripadvisor
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Sergey couple ru
9
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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asugar couple pt
9
Pros:

Hotel com boa localização, com um bonito hall de entrada. O pequeno-almoço era muito variado e de qualidade.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Sergey couple ru
9
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Ros solo_traveller it
6
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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bronwyns2019 Friends getaway
10
Fabulous!!!
Pros:

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai – Absolutely Fabulous
Our stay at the Grand Central Hotel Shanghai was absolutely fabulous. We had booked what was considered a "small" room, and at check-in the receptionist kindly offered us an upgrade to a larger room. Since we were only staying for one night, I declined. To our surprise, when we entered our room, it felt more like a suite than a standard room.
The hotel has a wonderful old-style luxury feel. The room featured a writing desk, an extremely comfortable bed, a walk-in wardrobe, and everything we could possibly need. There was also a lovely armchair, and the air conditioning was quiet and worked perfectly.
The concierge team was outstanding. Jacky, Andy, and another gentleman whose name I unfortunately can't remember were incredibly helpful throughout our stay. Their service really made a difference.
The location is excellent as well, with many of Shanghai's attractions within walking distance.
I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this hotel.

2026-06-02 via Tripadvisor
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Waleed.Q solo_traveller sa
9
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Carmel couple sg
10
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Pros:

Location was excellent .
room was huge , clean and so comfy ,
staff were excellent especially the concierge and room attedants - nothing was too much trouble for them ,
great location - right beside Nanjing rd and metro .
Excellent stay overal

Cons:

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2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Manabat solo_traveller ph
8
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

One of the female staff didn't allow us to bring the drinks at the 6 level lounge to our room. Male attendant allowed us

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Ana Maria de Lima extended_group br
9
Ótimo hotel
Pros:

Quarto grande

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Chun couple ca
9
Enjoyable. Will come back when we visit Shanghai again.
Pros:

Good location. Room is large and clean. Staff are friendly.

Cons:

Hope there will be more choices of food for breakfast.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Greg couple nz
8
Really good, but the showers / water is a problem
Pros:

The location is great

Cons:

It’s getting a bit tired. The showers are always changing temperature

2026-05-25 via Nuitee