Axel’s take
A strong sightseeing base with skyline views, but not consistently polished luxury.
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Axel’s rating: 8.1/10 · a large 5-star high-rise on Nanjing Road
Conrad Shanghai is a large 5-star high-rise whose strongest luxury is its location: Nanjing Road shopping, restaurants and People’s Square are close at hand. It’s a strong pick for first-time visitors who want convenience and skyline views. Booking.com and Expedia guests broadly praise cleanliness, comfortable rooms and helpful staff; breakfast variety, the indoor pool and gym are other dependable draws.
The trade-off is polish. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia reviews repeatedly mention aging bathroom fittings and maintenance shortcomings, while some guests describe crowded breakfasts and uneven service. Hilton currently flags elevator maintenance; Expedia lists work through December 31, 2026, with possible disturbance. We’d choose it for an active city break, but skip it if freshly finished rooms, quiet common areas and seamless luxury service are priorities.
- Rooms
- Comfort and views earn praise, but dated fittings and maintenance faults recur.
- Cleanliness
- Generally rated highly; bathroom wear occasionally detracts from the impression.
- Service
- Many guests praise individual staff, though check-in and problem handling can be inconsistent.
- Amenities
- Indoor pool, spa, gym and varied breakfast; executive rooms include lounge access.
- Fees and surprises
- Breakfast and extra beds can cost extra; elevator work is listed through December 31, 2026.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
The location
789 Nanjing Road East, Shanghai
Excellent for Nanjing Road shopping, dining and access to People’s Square.
Amenities and check-in
Indoor pool, spa, gym and varied breakfast; executive rooms include lounge access.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Pool
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Parking (free)
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Breakfast: CN¥254; Airport shuttle (round trip): CN¥850; Extra bed: CN¥300 per guest per stay; Deposit: CN¥1,000 per room per night
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Conrad Shanghai: from $422 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $422 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Conrad Shanghai on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 6, 2026.
Conrad Shanghai is a large 5-star high-rise on Nanjing Road in Shanghai, China.
Address: 789 Nanjing Road East, Shanghai. Property ID: 1046937. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/shanghai/conrad-shanghai-1046937
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/shanghai/conrad-shanghai-1046937/2026-11-21/2-adults
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $604 | $641 on Booking.com | $37 less (6%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights | $676 | $712 on Booking.com | $36 less (5%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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Axel private rates — common stay lengths
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1 night
Total price: $422 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $709 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $1,322 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $1,606 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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5 nights
Total price: $1,885 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $2,185 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $2,470 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $2,760 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $2,997 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $3,187 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $3,408 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $3,637 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $3,916 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
Total price: $4,195 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel's take: 8.1/10
A strong sightseeing base with skyline views, but not consistently polished luxury. a large 5-star high-rise on Nanjing Road, scored for what it is.
Conrad Shanghai is a large 5-star high-rise whose strongest luxury is its location: Nanjing Road shopping, restaurants and People’s Square are close at hand. It’s a strong pick for first-time visitors who want convenience and skyline views. Booking.com and Expedia guests broadly praise cleanliness, comfortable rooms and helpful staff; breakfast variety, the indoor pool and gym are other dependable draws.
The trade-off is polish. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia reviews repeatedly mention aging bathroom fittings and maintenance shortcomings, while some guests describe crowded breakfasts and uneven service. Hilton currently flags elevator maintenance; Expedia lists work through December 31, 2026, with possible disturbance. We’d choose it for an active city break, but skip it if freshly finished rooms, quiet common areas and seamless luxury service are priorities.
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Best for: first-time Shanghai visitors; shopping and sightseeing trips; travelers who prioritize skyline views
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Watch out for: elevator maintenance through December 2026; aging room and bathroom fittings; busy breakfasts and uneven service
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Location: Excellent for Nanjing Road shopping, dining and access to People’s Square.
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Rooms: Comfort and views earn praise, but dated fittings and maintenance faults recur.
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Cleanliness: Generally rated highly; bathroom wear occasionally detracts from the impression.
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Service: Many guests praise individual staff, though check-in and problem handling can be inconsistent.
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Amenities: Indoor pool, spa, gym and varied breakfast; executive rooms include lounge access.
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Fees and surprises: Breakfast and extra beds can cost extra; elevator work is listed through December 31, 2026.
Axel's opinion of Conrad Shanghai, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
About Conrad Shanghai
- Property type: Hotel
- 5-star hotel
- Conrad
- 789 Nanjing Road East, Shanghai
- Guest rating: 4.2/5 on Google from 773 reviews (location 4.5/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport: 32 min by taxi · Shanghai Pudong International Airport: 45 min by taxi · Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center: 8 min walk · Shanghai Natural History Museum.: 9 min by taxi · Yu Garden: 10 min by taxi · Jin Mao Tower: 10 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Breakfast: CN¥254; Airport shuttle (round trip): CN¥850; Extra bed: CN¥300 per guest per stay; Deposit: CN¥1,000 per room per night
- Amenities: Pool, Breakfast, Restaurant, Fitness center, Sauna, Parking (free), EV charger, Airport shuttle (extra charge), Local shuttle, Full-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Business center, Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Shanghai
- Chain: Hilton. Axel's Hilton rating: 6.0/10
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Bund View Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bund View Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Bund View Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Bund View Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Fridge
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
High Floor Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- High Floor Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- High Floor Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
High Floor Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Fridge
- High Floor Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- High Floor Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- High Floor Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Executive Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Executive Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Executive Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Executive Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Executive Bund View Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Executive Bund View Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Executive Bund View Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
Executive Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Fridge
- Executive Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Executive Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Executive Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Premium Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Premium Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Premium Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Premium Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Accessible Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Accessible Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Accessible Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Accessible Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Double Suite with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Suite with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Suite with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Suite with city view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Presidential Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Presidential Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Presidential Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Presidential Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Premium Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Premium Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Premium Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Premium Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Premium Bund View Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Premium Bund View Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Premium Bund View Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Premium Bund View Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Conrad Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Conrad Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Conrad Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Conrad Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
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