Okura Garden Hotel ShanghaivsGrand Hyatt Shanghai
Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Grand Hyatt Shanghai ranks significantly better than Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai. Grand Hyatt Shanghai has a TripExpert Score of 85 with positive reviews from 13 reviews including DK Eyewitness, Jetsetter and Fodor's.
Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai
No.58 Maoming South Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200020
From $94/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The friendly and highly efficient staff does their best to make your stay as pleasant as possible." Full review
Fodor's
"The romantic third-floor terrace bar overlooks the two-acre garden, and the Japanese and French restaurants serve excellent but high-priced food." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The elegant Japanese-run five-star Okura Garden boasts beautiful grounds, on the site of the old French Club, and an excellent location, close to many of the boutiques in the former concession."
DK Eyewitness
"This Japanese-managed luxury hotel has an almost unsurpassed location, close to the subway, the French Concession and vibrant Maoming Lu."
Time Out
"With a lush garden setting in the heart of the French Concession, close to a metro station and the main shopping artery Huaihai Lu, the Okura Garden Hotel is a favourite with Japanese visitors." Full review
Rough Guide
"Japanese-managed mansion; the grounds are lovely, and the lobby, which used to be the Cercle Sportif French Club, has some great Art Deco detailing."
The Telegraph
8.0
"With its marble lobby and sweeping lawn, this mid-range, Japanese-run tower hotel is a great base for exploring the tree-lined avenues, boutiques and cafes of the former French Concession." Full review
Grand Hyatt Shanghai Show All Reviews
Jin Mao Tower, No.88 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200121
From $149/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The Grand Hyatt Shanghai takes up the top 34 floors of the monolithic 88-story Jin Mao Tower... so you can imagine the views."
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Request a west-facing room for views of the Bund, the Oriental Pearl Tower, and the rest of the Shanghai skyline's kitschy excess.
Fodor's
"Views, views, views are what this hotel is all about." Full review
Jetsetter
"Sky high pool, nine restaurants and a spa in Shanghai’s second tallest building." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"One of the world’s tallest hotels, this property (which occupies floors 53–87) also has a rooftop bar and an Art Deco–meets–Chinese aesthetic. ." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Starting on the 53rd floor of the 88-story Jin Mao Tower, and enclosing a 33-story atrium, this property is "all about the views" of the Huangpu River and the city beyond." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Large, ultra-modern rooms with big bathrooms and separate showers have bird's-eye views over the Bund and Pudong."
Star Service
"Grand Rooms on the corners have the best views through larger, floor-to-ceiling windows. Club rooms are on the highest floors (79-83), but not all have river views." Full review
Gayot
"The Grand Hyatt Shanghai is located between the 53rd and 87th floors of the Jin Mao Tower in Shanghaiâs Pudong business and financial district."
Rough Guide
"Taking up the top floors of the magnificent Jinmao Tower, there’s no doubt the place is fantastic – awesome views, great design, lots of lucky numbers."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Grand Hyatt Shanghai is the city’s second-tallest hotel and houses the worlds’s second-highest atrium, but its amenities and location... are first rate." Full review