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A strong family base for apartment space and convenience, rather than full-service hotel glamour.
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Axel’s rating: 8.7/10 · An upscale serviced-apartment hotel in Shanghai’s Lujiazui financial district
IFC Residence is an upscale serviced-apartment hotel in Lujiazui, and we’d pick it for space and everyday practicality over five-star hotel theatre. Studios start at 71 square metres, with kitchens and in-room laundry making longer stays easier. Recent Tripadvisor, Expedia and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise the cleanliness, helpful staff and direct IFC Mall connection. The indoor pool and easy access to metro lines 2 and 14 strengthen an already convenient family base.
The trade-off is that some furnishings and kitchen equipment are showing their age, a complaint appearing across several sites. Changing elevators at the third-floor lobby also makes coming and going less straightforward. Breakfast gets mixed verdicts, so we wouldn’t automatically add it. Skip it if you want freshly updated interiors, a lively hotel bar or a more traditional full-service luxury stay.
- Rooms
- Generous apartments with kitchens and laundry; some guests report aging furniture and equipment.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength in recent guest feedback across several sites.
- Service
- Helpful reception and housekeeping earn repeated praise, though occasional slow-service complaints remain.
- Amenities
- 25-metre heated indoor pool, gym, sauna, steam room, terrace and indoor children’s play area.
- Fees and surprises
- Parking costs extra; check breakfast inclusion rather than assuming it comes with the apartment.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
The location
8 Century Avenue Pudong, Shanghai
Direct IFC Mall connection and access to Lujiazui metro lines 2 and 14.
Amenities and check-in
25-metre heated indoor pool, gym, sauna, steam room, terrace and indoor children’s play area.
Check-in
after 2:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- Indoor pool
- Hot tub
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Fitness center
- Sauna
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Parking: CN¥96 per car per night; Airport shuttle (one way): CN¥900; Extra bed: CN¥578 per guest per night; Deposit: CN¥700 per room per night
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IFC Residence: from $264 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $264 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at IFC Residence on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.
IFC Residence is An upscale serviced-apartment hotel in Shanghai’s Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai, China.
Address: 8 Century Avenue Pudong, Shanghai. Property ID: 1267845. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/shanghai/ifc-residence-1267845
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/shanghai/ifc-residence-1267845/2026-11-21/2-adults
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1 night
Total price: $264 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $519 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $844 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $1,142 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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5 nights
Total price: $1,424 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $1,740 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $1,949 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $2,175 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $2,390 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $2,579 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $2,755 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $2,945 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $3,207 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
Total price: $3,451 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel's take: 8.7/10
A strong family base for apartment space and convenience, rather than full-service hotel glamour. An upscale serviced-apartment hotel in Shanghai’s Lujiazui financial district, scored for what it is.
IFC Residence is an upscale serviced-apartment hotel in Lujiazui, and we’d pick it for space and everyday practicality over five-star hotel theatre. Studios start at 71 square metres, with kitchens and in-room laundry making longer stays easier. Recent Tripadvisor, Expedia and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise the cleanliness, helpful staff and direct IFC Mall connection. The indoor pool and easy access to metro lines 2 and 14 strengthen an already convenient family base.
The trade-off is that some furnishings and kitchen equipment are showing their age, a complaint appearing across several sites. Changing elevators at the third-floor lobby also makes coming and going less straightforward. Breakfast gets mixed verdicts, so we wouldn’t automatically add it. Skip it if you want freshly updated interiors, a lively hotel bar or a more traditional full-service luxury stay.
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Best for: Families needing apartment space; Longer stays with cooking and laundry; Business travelers working in Lujiazui
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Watch out for: Some dated furnishings and equipment; Elevator change at the third-floor lobby; Mixed breakfast feedback
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Location: Direct IFC Mall connection and access to Lujiazui metro lines 2 and 14.
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Rooms: Generous apartments with kitchens and laundry; some guests report aging furniture and equipment.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength in recent guest feedback across several sites.
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Service: Helpful reception and housekeeping earn repeated praise, though occasional slow-service complaints remain.
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Amenities: 25-metre heated indoor pool, gym, sauna, steam room, terrace and indoor children’s play area.
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Fees and surprises: Parking costs extra; check breakfast inclusion rather than assuming it comes with the apartment.
Axel's opinion of IFC Residence, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
About IFC Residence
- Property type: Apart-hotel
- 5-star hotel
- 8 Century Avenue Pudong, Shanghai
- Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 202 reviews (location 4.4/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport: 36 min by taxi · Shanghai Pudong International Airport: 41 min by taxi · Shanghai Tower: 4 min walk · Jin Mao Tower: 6 min walk · Oriental Pearl TV Tower: 9 min walk · Yu Garden: 11 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Parking: CN¥96 per car per night; Airport shuttle (one way): CN¥900; Extra bed: CN¥578 per guest per night; Deposit: CN¥700 per room per night
- Amenities: Indoor pool, Hot tub, Breakfast, Restaurant, Fitness center, Sauna, Parking (free), Airport shuttle (extra charge), Local shuttle, Full-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Kitchen, Business center
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Shanghai
Room types
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1 Bedroom Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave; Washing machine
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2 Bedrooms Suite
- Bedrooms: 2
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave; Washing machine
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3 Bedrooms Suite
- Bedrooms: 3
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
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1 Bedroom Family Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
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1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
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2 Bedrooms Deluxe Suite
- Bedrooms: 2
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
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Studio
- Room features: Fridge
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