About Grand Hyatt Shanghai
The
Grand Hyatt Shanghai offers elegant accommodation at the top of the Jin Mao Tower,
starting at the 53rd floor and continuing to the 87th floor.
Air-conditioned
guests rooms include floor-to-ceiling windows with cityscape views, classical
Chinese decor, comfortable beds and linens and complimentary wireless internet
access. Upgraded rooms include use of private boardrooms and other specialized VIP
services.
The
Grand Hyatt Shanghai features event space, a 'Sky' pool with stunning views of the Shanghai
skyline, an on-site spa and a fitness centre.
Guests
enjoy on-site dining across various restaurants with different menu selections,
Sunday brunches, and a seasonal afternoon tea service. There are many
restaurants and cafes nearby for guests to try.
The
hotel is a ten-minute drive from Pudong Sports Park and the iconic Oriental
Pearl TV Tower is less than a 15-minute walk away from the property. Maglev
Train Station is less than a 20-minute drive away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Stunning views across Shanghai
Dozens of guests praise the excellent views from the hotel across the Shanghai skyline. The hotel is housed in one of the tallest buildings of Shanghai and therefore provides an ideal vantage point to look across the city from.
positive:
Central location
The hotel is located in the heart of the financial district of Shanghai and is very close to The Bund and the extremely iconic Oriental Pearl Tower. Consequently, guests are within walking distance of much of central Shanghai and this location is constantly praised in reviews.
positive:
Very clean rooms
Cleanliness levels at this property are consistently rated very highly across hundreds of reviews. Guests state that they receive regular housekeeping and that the rooms feel comfortable due to the excellent hygiene standards kept. The communal areas of the property are also praised for being well-maintained.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Difficult to initially locate
A range of reviews mention having issues with initially locating this property. Guests suggest that there is inadequate sign-posting, plus several reviews report that local taxi drivers also have problems finding the hotel.
negative:
Non-English speaking staff
Not all members of the staff at this property speak good levels of English, a factor which is found to be frustrating for many international travellers. Reviews report instances of communication issues due to this language barrier and guests feel that for the standard of the hotel these problems should be eradicated.
negative:
Expensive and inadequate breakfast
Breakfast is often labelled as expensive and lacking value for money by a multitude of guests staying at this hotel. Reviews mention the breakfast service to be crowded and slow with frequent lengthy waits for food and drinks. As a result, many guests state that they decide to dine elsewhere in the mornings.