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    Recommended hotels in Shanghai

    1. Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Pudong Airport by IHG

    A modern cafeteria with a long counter, various food items, and seating arrangements.

    2. JL Boutique Hotel shanghai Tian An 1000Trees. Jing'an Temple changshou Road Store

    A modern lounge area with a curved sofa, round tables, and a large window offering a city view.

    3. Jin Jiang Hotel Shanghai

    A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

    4. Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

    A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, comfortable seating areas, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

    5. UrCove by Hyatt Shanghai Jing'an

    A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a shower area.

    6. Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport by IHG

    A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a patterned floor.

    7. Blossom House Shanghai On The Bund

    A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, a view of the cityscape at night, and a large window.

    8. Manli Hotel Shanghai Pudong Airport Branch-Free shuttle buses to Pudong Airport and Disneyland

    A spa area with a bathtub, candles, and a hanging plant.

    9. Central Hotel Shanghai

    A high-rise hotel with a distinctive cylindrical top, multiple floors, and a central courtyard.

    10. Dorsett Shanghai

    A hotel entrance with a glass facade, a prominent brand sign, and a modern architectural design.

    11. Holiday Inn Express Shanghai PVG Zhuqiao by IHG

    A modern hotel lobby with a central buffet area, seating arrangements, and a large window providing natural light.

    12. The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai

    A spacious lobby with palm trees, a central staircase, and a modern ceiling design.

    13. The Kunlun Jing An

    A seafood buffet with various types of seafood displayed on ice.

    14. Kerry Hotel Pudong Shanghai

    A modern hotel with a prominent "Kerry Hotel" sign, featuring a grid-like facade with illuminated windows, situated in a cityscape at night.

    15. Vienna International Hotel (Shanghai Pudong International Airport Branch)

    A grand lobby with marble floors, ornate columns, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

    16. Radisson Collection Hyland Shanghai

    A modern cityscape with a prominent skyscraper featuring a large illuminated sign.

    17. Grand Hyatt Shanghai

    A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a modern staircase.

    18. Nostalgia S Hotel(Shanghai Railway Station )

    A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with illuminated signage.

    19. Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao

    A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the cityscape.

    20. SHANGHAI-DECO Hotel

    A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, large pillars, and a well-lit facade.

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    Shanghai and related destinations

    Stroll along The Bund's waterfront promenade, marveling at the mix of colonial and futuristic architecture. Then dive into the city's vibrant culture at Shanghai Disneyland© or explore fascinating exhibits at the Natural History Museum.

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    A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and the Oriental Pearl Tower by the river.

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    UrCove by Hyatt Shanghai Xuhui West Riverside

    A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table, and a chair. There is a view of a city skyline through large windows.

    Intercity Shanghai Xujiahui

    An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by plants and trees, overlooking a cityscape.

    The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi

    An outdoor dining area with multiple umbrellas, a reception desk, and a modern building in the background.

    Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

    A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sitting area with a table and chairs, a bathtub, and a small kitchen area.

    Donghu Collection Hotel

    A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

    The PuLi Shanghai

    A modern building with reflective glass windows and vertical wooden panels.

    HUALUXE Shanghai Changfeng Park by IHG

    A cityscape with a prominent modern building with illuminated windows, a calm body of water in the foreground, and a traditional pavilion with a tiled roof.

    Artyzen NEW BUND 31 Shanghai

    A circular interior with tiered shelving filled with plants, seating areas, and tables.

    Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund by IHG

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    Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

    A modern dining area with a panoramic city view, featuring a table and chairs, and a large window.

    Renaissance Shanghai Putuo Hotel

    A modern indoor swimming pool with clear water, a metal ladder, and lounge chairs along the side.

    Shangri-La Qiantan, Shanghai

    A modern interior with a central circular seating area, wooden flooring, and a brick accent wall.

    Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport by IHG

    A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a patterned floor.

    MGM Shanghai West Bund

    A modern spa room with a large bathtub, two massage tables, a city view through large windows, and a unique ceiling light fixture.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the nightly rate for a motel in Shanghai?

    You can find a great deal from $40 on Shanghai motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on Shanghai motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.

    Is it better to stay in a Shanghai motel or hotel?

    Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You’ll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word “motel” was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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