Sheraton Shanghai Waigaoqiao, ShanghaiSheraton Shanghai Waigaoqiao in Shanghai, China has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 151 of 420 hotels we score in Shanghai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 3.7. Rooms from about $97 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone of Pudong New District, this 51-storey hotel serves business travellers and families visiting nearby attractions like Shanghai Disneyland. The property features an indoor swimming pool, a spa with a steam room, and a fitness centre. Guests can dine at the on-site Chinese restaurant or use the business facilities. The hotel sits near the Gaoqiao Museum of History and Culture and offers views of the city and Huangpu River. While the rooms are spacious and the location provides easy highway access, some guests have reported difficulties with individual room temperature controls.What stands out

Indoor swimming pool and spa

On-site Chinese restaurant

Proximity to local museums

City and river views

Watch out for

Room temperature control issues

Some dated facilities

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