Central Hotel Shanghai, ShanghaiCentral Hotel Shanghai in Shanghai, China has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 183 of 420 hotels we score in Shanghai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.7. Rooms from about $168 a night (cached, not a live quote).Central Hotel Shanghai is a 4-star establishment located in a busy commercial district near People's Square. The 27-storey building contains 319 guestrooms equipped with air conditioning, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. It serves travellers looking for central access, situated a short walk from Nanjing Road and the local metro station. On-site facilities include seven restaurants, bars, a spa, a gym, and a mini golf course. While the hotel offers extensive dining and leisure options, the booking rating is lower than the guest review scores. The property is positioned within easy reach of the Bund and Yu Garden.What stands out

Seven on-site restaurants and bars

Close to metro and Nanjing Road

Includes a spa and gym

Mini golf available on site

Watch out for

Lower booking guest ratings

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