Shanghai Marriott City Centre, ShanghaiShanghai Marriott City Centre in Shanghai, China has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 79 of 420 hotels we score in Shanghai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 4.3, Agoda 3.8. Rooms from about $185 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on Xizang Middle Road, this smoke-free hotel sits in downtown Shanghai near People's Square metro station. It serves business travellers and tourists who want easy access to the Shanghai Museum and Nanjing Road. The property features large rooms and suites with city views, two restaurants, and a bar. Wellness facilities include a 25-metre indoor pool, a full-service spa, a sauna, and a fitness centre. Guests can also use the garden or the steam room. While the rooms are spacious, the elevator service can be slow during busy periods.What stands out

Spacious rooms with city views

Close to metro and shopping

Comprehensive spa and pool facilities

High standards of cleanliness

Watch out for

Slow elevator service

Delayed check-in and check-out

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