Grand Central Hotel Shanghai - Nanjing Road

Hotels
8.8 (1236 reviews)
No. 505 Jiujiang Road , Shanghai , cn

Paid
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Amenities noted but some complaints regarding outdated facilities.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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1236 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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Javier couple es
9
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Sophie extended_group fr
9
Magnifique hôtel.
Pros:

Établissement très central au pied de la rue Nanjing Road. Très bel hôtel avec beaucoup de charme. Le personnel notamment à l’entrée, à la conciergerie et les femmes de ménage est très serviable. Le petit déjeuner est très copieux avec beaucoup de choix.
La chambre est très belle et grande, la salle de bains (pour la chambre exécutive) a des toilettes séparés. Hôtel calme la nuit.
Très belle vue sur la rue illuminée le soir.

Cons:

Le lit est limite « raide » on s’attend à une autre catégorie de matelas dans ce type d’établissement.
Manque de produits pour le corps ; une seule fiole de savon, shampooing et après shampooing pour une chambre double c est pas assez …

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Jojoker solo_traveller fr
10
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Justyna couple gb
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

I understood the 2pm check-in policy, but found the staff unnecessarily inflexible. We waited from 9am and repeatedly asked from 1pm, but were refused until exactly 2pm. We were offered an expensive room upgrade, which we declined as we didn’t need it, and unfortunately felt there was very little flexibility afterwards. For a hotel advertised as 4–5 star, the level of customer service was disappointing.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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mohammed hashem solo_traveller ae
9
The hotel exceeded my expectations in terms of room size and level of luxury.
Pros:

The location was very convenient and close to several places.

Cons:

The temperature of the shower water is difficult to adjust; it is either too hot or too cold, so the temperature cannot be adjusted appropriately!

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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YAN couple fr
9
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Insun solo_traveller kr
9
Pros:

위치가 좋았고 방이 넓어서 좋았습니다. 직원들도 모두 친절하셨어요.

Cons:

조식이 생각만큼 종류가 다양하지 않았어요.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Liam family_with_children ie
10
Overall a great stay. 100% reccomend.
Pros:

location was excelent, right beside nanjing road. Staff were so helpful and firendly. No request was too much hassle. The hotel itself was spotless throughout inc the room. Would 100% stay here again.

Cons:

Beds are a little on the small side compared to what we would be insued of in other parts of the world but it wasnt a big deal at all.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Svetlana solo_traveller ru
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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BernieTomson family_with_children se
7
Pros:

Great location to explore Shanghai!

Cons:

Somewhat worn down, air-condition not really reacting to change. It was descent though. Mixed feeling of staff, some were kind of unhelpful.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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seunghwan solo_traveller kr
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Mr.Park solo_traveller kr
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Ahmed family_with_children sa
1
Pros:

Location only

Cons:

⭐☆☆☆☆

This hotel may have been a five-star property decades ago, but it has failed to keep up with modern international standards. It still feels trapped in the past while the rest of the hospitality industry has moved forward.

The rooms are extremely outdated. The carpets have an unpleasant smell, and the electrical system is old-fashioned. Every light has its own separate switch, with no master switch to control the room lighting conveniently. Small details like these make the hotel feel neglected rather than luxurious.

The front desk staff were the worst part of my stay. They were unhelpful and provided poor customer service. Room service was also disappointing, slow, and below the standard you would expect from a five-star hotel.

Breakfast was another major letdown. The selection was very limited, and much of the food did not seem fresh. It certainly does not reflect the quality expected from a luxury hotel.

To make matters worse, the hotel required a deposit of RMB 1,000 per day for the minibar. I told them to remove the minibar instead, but rather than doing that, they locked the entire refrigerator, preventing me from even storing my own bottled water. They refused to unlock it, which was both unreasonable and frustrating.

The only positive aspect of this hotel is its location. Shanghai is a beautiful city, but unfortunately, staying at this hotel significantly damaged my overall experience. This was one of the most disappointing hotel stays I have ever had, and I would strongly advise anyone considering booking here to look elsewhere. Don’t let the photos fool you—this is a very old hotel that no longer deserves its five-star rating.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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reto solo_traveller ch
9
ich werde das Hotel für meine nächste Reise wieder wählen
Pros:

der gesamte Aufenthalt war sehr gut, speziell hervorheben möchte ich das sehr freundliche Personal.

Cons:

nichts, alles Super so

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Jairo Enrique family_with_children at
9
Pros:

El hotel es muy elegante, sus habitaciones son grandes y las camas muy comfortables, hacen la habitación dos veces al día, el desayuno es simplemente grandioso, esta ubicado a 100 metros de la estación del metro Nanjing Road East Linias 2 y 10. Es una ubicación inmejorable...

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Gitaek couple us
10
Pros:

- 아침 다양하고 괜찮습니다
- 방 넓고 은은하게 클래식한(?) 분위기라 좋아요
- 직원분들 친절했어요
- 지하철역 가까웠습니다 걸어서 3-4분? 체감상 1-2분 같은 느낌?

Cons:

- 아침 다양하고 괜찮습니다 그런데 1-2시간 늦게 내려가면 음식 신선도나 컵 냄새가 좀 안좋았어요

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Tony couple nz
10
Affordable luxury
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in excellent condition, big rooms, just off Nanjing Rd

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Mark family_with_children gb
10
Luxurious, clean, comfortable stay in a fantastic location.
Pros:

Breakfast was fantastic, so much choice! Clean and comfortable in a super location. 🤗

Cons:

Staff on reception could be more friendly and welcoming.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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alotibe solo_traveller sa
3
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Yuri extended_group jp
10
2026-07-05 via Nuitee