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Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai
Walk through the garden at Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai and the city's noise falls away before you reach the lobby of a building that began life in 1926 as the French Club, its Baroque facade still standing beside the 34-storey tower raised around it decades later. The hotel sits on Maoming South Road in Huangpu District, close enough to Huaihai Shopping Road, Taikang Road and the Shanghai Museum that a walk covers most of what matters. What the Okura brand brings that few Shanghai hotels can match is that near-century of continuous history folded into nearly 30,000 square metres of garden, a rarity in a city that tends to rebuild rather than preserve. Inside, 471 rooms spread across the property, with a tennis court, library, picnic area and outdoor pool giving the grounds a resort-like spread uncommon this close to the centre. The sauna, steam room and massage rooms suit a traveller who wants to recover after a day of meetings, and four restaurants plus several bars mean dinner does not require leaving the building. Business travellers get conference rooms and a business centre; families get airport and area shuttles, a concierge who books tours, and laundry handled without asking twice. Anyone wanting minimalist modern design will find this hotel's charm lies elsewhere, in its weight of history rather than in sleek interiors. Note that select floors are undergoing renovation from August 2026, with work confined to daytime hours, so ask about room location if quiet matters. It is a hotel for people who read a building before they read a brochure. A 1920s French Club turned landmark hotel on Maoming South Road, wrapped in nearly 30,000 square metres of garden. Suits history-minded travellers wanting space and quiet over skyline views; note select-floor renovation noise from August 2026.
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What to Know Before You Go
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A few notes on your visit.
Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cards accepted
Visa, Jcb, Master Card, American Express, China Unionpay, Diners Club
Meals
Information about the type of meals included in the price is indicated in the rate details.
Children and information about extra beds
Fee for an extra bed: 300.00 CNY per night.
The number of extra beds depends on the room category. You must take a look at the information about the size of the selected room.
Special living conditions
Deposit is required. Cost: 500.00 CNY per guest per night.
Extra info
Certain geographic data restrictions are in effect in China. Data is changed by an algorithm that randomly shifts latitude and longitude coordinates for national security purposes. It is recommended to take this into account and independently verify the property's exact location.
The hotel will begin renovating guest rooms on select floors starting in August 2026. The hotel will continue to operate as usual; however, noise associated with renovation work may occur on certain guest room floors during the following periods:
Work schedule: Monday through Friday from 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM; no work will be performed outside of these hours.

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Guest bathrooms feature marble vanity counters, some with his-and-hers sinks, chrome fittings and glass-enclosed showers. Rooms are stocked with bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer, and some bathrooms open toward the bedroom through a glass panel, sharing the same skyline view guests get from bed.
18 junior suites, 22 suites and 106 single rooms are located on 33 stories and can be reached by 5 elevators. The multilingual staff at the reception desk in the lobby are ready to assist you with check-in and check-out. Amenities available at the hotel include a coat check, baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and ATM. Wireless internet access in public areas (for a fee) allows guests to stay connected. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. A number of shops, including a supermarket, are great for shopping or just browsing. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand, a TV room and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the parking lot. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a car rental service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service (for a fee), a laundry service, a hairdresser and a coin-operated laundry. Complimentary newspapers are available. A business center with fax machine and projector is available. Lectures, presentations and meetings can be held in one of the 10 conference rooms.
Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. In some rooms, a terrace is included as a standard feature. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Guests can take advantage of the nightly turndown service. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower, a bathtub and a bidet. A hairdryer, bathrobes and a telephone are available for daily use. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also reserve wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. Family rooms are available for parents with children.
The pool complex (for a fee) includes both indoor and outdoor pools, which are in part heated. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features outdoor lounge chairs and umbrellas, is time well spent. A hot tub can soothe sore muscles (for a fee). For those who wish to stay active while on vacation, the hotel offers tennis. Sports and recreation facilities at the hotel include a gym, callisthenics and aerobics. There is a wellness area with a spa, a steam bath and a beauty salon and, for an additional fee, a sauna, massage treatments and a solarium. Copyright GIATA 2004 - 2026. Multilingual, powered by www.giata.com for client no. 703681
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Guests can dine in 5 restaurants, which have air conditioning and high chairs as well as smoking and non-smoking areas. A bed and breakfast package is offered as a catering option. A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch, guests can choose between à la carte and a set menu. Dinner options include a buffet, à la carte and a set menu. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available. The hotel also offers special catering options.
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.
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