City Hotel Shanghai, ShanghaiCity Hotel Shanghai in Shanghai, China has a corrected score of 2.8 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 370 of 420 hotels we score in Shanghai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.5 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 2.3.City Hotel Shanghai is a 4-star, non-smoking hotel situated at 5-7 South Shaanxi Road. Located in the downtown shopping district near the Shanghai International Exhibition Center, this 26-story building provides 278 guest rooms with modern interiors. The property suits travellers looking for central access, offering a fitness centre, a full-service spa, and a heated indoor pool. Guests can choose from three on-site restaurants or visit the bar. While the location is convenient for shopping, the breakfast requires an additional fee of CNY 80 per person. Facilities include a 24-hour front desk, a barber shop, and free Wi-Fi in public areas.What stands out

Central shopping district location

Heated indoor pool

Three on-site restaurants

Full-service spa

Watch out for

Breakfast incurs an extra charge

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