The crowning glory of what was Shanghai's tallest building, until the arrival of the Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC), the Grand Hyatt Shanghai (Shanghai Jinmao Junyue Dajiudian) occupies the 56th to 87th floors of the 88-story Jin Mao Tower. From the spectacular panorama of Pudong, guests can enjoy great views of the historic Bund with its Jazz Age architectural masterpieces, and easy access to a number of local Shanghai attractions such as the Yu Gardens and Century Park. The luxury shopping malls of Lujiazui are just minutes away.Guestrooms enjoy stunning views of the city's iconic oriental pearl TV Tower, the Bund and the surrounding space-age skyline, and include generously sized marble bathrooms with deep, indulgent bathtubs.Fine dining in the hotel's 8 restaurants and bars, includes delicious Italian, Japanese, Shanghainese, Cantonese cuisines and a prime grill, as well as a range of buffets.The 24-hour business center is fully equipped with secretarial services, while the hotel's concierge team is the most resourceful in the city. Board meetings, conferences and receptions can be held in the Grand Hyatt's function rooms, which can accommodate 12 to 1,200.Club Oasis offers a gym, therapies, treatments, whirlpool spas, hot and cold plunge pools, sauna and steam rooms, and relaxation lounges. The Sky Pool, with its two-story plate glass windows, offers spectacular 180-degree views over Shanghai.
"The hotel boasts an excellent location, right in the heart of Lujiazui. It's housed within the Jin Mao Tower, one of Shanghai's iconic 'three-piece suit' skyscrapers, making it instantly recognizable.
As a top-tier, long-standing five-star hotel, its caliber goes without saying.
Overall, the hotel service is good, but during holidays, with more guests, checking in required a wait. Some of the intern staff seemed a bit stiff, and I hope this can be improved.
The room I stayed in was a 270-degree Oriental Pearl panoramic view room. Upon entering, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower was almost directly in front, offering expansive views. The night scenery was absolutely breathtaking.
However, at nearly 3,000 RMB a night, I felt the price wasn't entirely value for money (though if you want to see Shanghai's prime views, it might be worth a try)."