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Philosopher Hotel

Property class: 3

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Close to Yu Garden, Philosopher Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$45
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A modern hotel room with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, a bed with white bedding, and a small bedside table with a vase of flowers.

Standard Single Room

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Single Room

A compact hotel room with a sliding door separating the bathroom and bedroom. The bathroom features a toilet and a small sink. The bedroom has a single bed with a white comforter and a bedside table with a lamp and a small vase with flowers.

Basic Single Room

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Traditional Single Room

A compact workspace with a laptop, a mouse, a water bottle, and a fruit bowl.

Traditional Single Room

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A modern office cubicle with two desks, each with a laptop, a plant, and personal items.

Classic Double Room

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Senior Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a vase with flowers, and a framed abstract artwork on the wall.

Senior Double Room

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for City Single Room

A neatly made bed with a bowl of fruit, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

City Single Room

  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for City Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a phone and a lamp, a window with curtains, and a glass shower enclosure.

City Double Room

  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A modern hotel room with a glass-enclosed shower, a single bed, and a small bedside table.

Standard Twin Room

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Shanghai, Philosopher Hotel is in the city centre. Nanjing Road Shopping District and Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Yu Garden and Shanghai Disneyland©. Great World Entertainment Center and Shanghai Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Shanghai travel guide
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Zhonghua Road, Huangpu District, 3rd Floor, No. 14, Lane 518, Shanghai, Shanghai, 200000

What's nearby

  • A tree-lined urban street with outdoor cafes and restaurants.
    Former French Concession
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A large, historic building with a clock tower and a dome, surrounded by modern skyscrapers and a busy square with pedestrians.
    The Bund
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • A traditional Chinese pavilion over a pond with tourists, surrounded by modern skyscrapers.
    Yu Garden
    4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • A street scene with a yellow taxi, a bus, and a modern skyscraper in the background.
    Shanghai Old Street
    4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • A cityscape with a prominent AUORA building, a pedestrian pathway, and a park with red flowers.
    Pudong Riverside Promenade and Park
    7 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Xiaonanmen Station
    6 min walk
  • Shanghai South Railway Station
    13 min drive
  • Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • 100 Century Avenue Restaurant | 世纪100
  • Mercato
  • Starbucks Reserve 星巴克臻选
  • Yun's Fusion Food
  • 天之锦 Heavenly Jin

About this property

Philosopher Hotel

  • Hotel near The Bund
  • Located close to Yu Garden, Philosopher Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Self-parking (surcharge), a vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
    • Coworking spaces and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All 146 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured parking on site (CNY 360 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Secured self-parking fee: CNY 360 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay and WeChat Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Philosopher Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Philosopher Hotel?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Philosopher Hotel on 30 Aug 2026 start from NZ$45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Philosopher Hotel?

Self-parking is available for CNY 360 per day.

What time is check-in at Philosopher Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Philosopher Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Philosopher Hotel located?

Located in Huangpu, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Yu Garden and The Bund. Nanjing Road Shopping District and People's Square are also within 3 miles (5 km). Xiaonanmen Station is 6 minutes by foot and Nanpu Bridge Station is 12 minutes.

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