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Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai
Ultimate guide to Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai — a 5-star Lujiazui hotel at 1288 Lujiazui Ring Road with 686 rooms, high-floor pool and spa, six restaurants and bars, and Oriental Pearl Tower within walking distance. A large Pudong riverside luxury pick beside our Grand Hyatt and Shangri-La guides.
Live partner rates · no FlightLogic markup · 5-star classification
Grand Kempinski is a large Lujiazui five-star with 686 rooms, a high-floor pool/spa and Oriental Pearl on foot. Book it when you want Pudong scale and facilities; compare Grand Hyatt (Jin Mao), Shangri-La and Ritz-Carlton Pudong before you choose. Sourced facts: official 5-star classification, typical band £140–£280, airport PVG.
Property amenities
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Fitness centre
- Six restaurants and bars
- Executive lounge (select rates)
- Banquet facilities
- Concierge
- Free Wi-Fi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- River or city views by category
- Work desk
- Bathtub (many rooms)
- Mini-bar
- Daily housekeeping
Room types
What's nearby
Stated distances are measured from the property; other entries note how you'd get there. Walking times in Shanghai run longer than the distance suggests once heat, crossings and pedestrian detours are counted.
Landmarks
- Oriental Pearl Tower ~9–12 min walk
- The Bund Short taxi / tunnel / Metro
- Jin Mao / SWFC / Shanghai Tower Short walk / taxi in Lujiazui
- Super Brand Mall / IFC Short walk
Transit
- Lujiazui Metro ~8–12 min walk
- PVG ~40–55 min typical
- SHA ~40–55 min typical
- Bund Sightseeing Tunnel Short taxi / walk via riverside
Shopping & food
- Hotel restaurants (6 outlets) On-site
- Lujiazui malls Short walk
- Bund dining Across the river
- Aquarium / Pearl area food Short walk
Check-in, check-out and languages
- Check-in
- From 15:00
- Check-out
- By 12:00
- Languages at reception
- English, Mandarin
Executive lounge access depends on rate category — confirm inclusions when booking.
Who Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai suits — our verdict first
Kempinski is the “big Pudong luxury hotel with a view pool” choice. It competes directly with Shangri-La on campus amenities and with Grand Hyatt on Lujiazui prestige, often at a competitive rate for the floor count.
Skip it if your heart is set on sleeping inside Jin Mao or on the Bund’s stone facade line.
Getting there from PVG and SHA
From PVG: Maglev to Longyang Road then Metro Line 2 toward the city, or a taxi/Didi door to door — typically 40–60 minutes depending on traffic and exact address. From SHA Hongqiao, Metro Line 2 is usually the backbone; finish with a short walk or taxi.
Lujiazui Metro makes Maglev + Line 2 from PVG a clean rail story when you travel light.
Where it sits: Lujiazui
Lujiazui Ring Road is the financial tip’s inner loop — Pearl Tower walks, mall dining and river views back to the Bund. You are on the modern bank, not the heritage promenade.
Evenings can stay entirely in Pudong; one cross-river outing covers classic Bund photos.
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Rooms and facilities
686 rooms means availability holds up better than boutique inventory. View categories toward the Bund/Huangpu are the ones worth paying for. Club/executive floors unlock lounge service on eligible rates.
The high-floor pool and spa are the facility differentiator versus pure room-with-a-view towers.
Eating at the hotel and nearby
Six restaurants and bars keep bad-weather nights indoors. Mall food courts and international dining sit minutes away.
Cross to Puxi for old-city snack streets and Bund neon.
Confirm current inclusions, view categories and any seasonal closures on the live partner rate before you book — hotel pages cannot freeze every amenity detail as eternal fact.
How it compares with our other Shanghai picks
Vs Grand Hyatt: Kempinski is a conventional hotel tower with a big pool story; Grand Hyatt is the Jin Mao high-rise experience. Vs Shangri-La: similar campus ambition; Shangri-La has Chi spa brand pull. Vs Ritz-Carlton Pudong: Ritz skews more club-floor luxury polish.
Kempinski often wins the value comparison among these Pudong peers.
Booking notes and practical tips
Indicative nights £140–£280. Book Bund-view rooms early around major exhibitions. No FlightLogic firsthand review on this page yet.
Use the live rates panel / partner CTA for current prices.
Confirm current inclusions, view categories and any seasonal closures on the live partner rate before you book — hotel pages cannot freeze every amenity detail as eternal fact.
Verified facts
- Address: 1288 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong
- Five-star Kempinski; 686 rooms and suites
- Indoor pool, spa and fitness on a high floor with panoramic views
- Six restaurants and bars; banquet space up to ~720 guests
- Walking distance to Oriental Pearl Tower
- Lujiazui Metro nearby
Good for
- Lujiazui business and sightseeing
- Travellers who want a high-floor pool with a view
- Large groups and events
- Guests comparing Pudong five-stars for value
- River/skyline view seekers on the Pudong bank
Not ideal for
- Bund doorstep heritage stays
- Boutique hotels under 200 rooms
- Strict budget trips
Airport transfer
Flying via Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)? From PVG: Maglev to Longyang Road then Metro Line 2 toward the city, or a taxi/Didi door to door — typically 40–60 minutes depending on traffic and exact address. From SHA Hongqiao, Metro Line 2 is usually the backbone; finish with a short walk or taxi. See our Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) guide for terminals, transit options and arrivals logistics.
FlightLogic has not yet stayed at Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai, so this page carries no editorial review or score — it is a verified entity listing, with location facts checked August 2026 and prices always live from the booking partner. Our review integrity policy explains why we never publish ratings without a named author's stay.
Book Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai
Typical night £140–£280 (indicative — the live rate decides)
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Check live rates & availability*Frequently asked questions
Where is Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai?
At 1288 Lujiazui Ring Road in Pudong’s Lujiazui area, within walking distance of the Oriental Pearl Tower.
How many rooms?
686 rooms and suites, plus extensive banquet facilities for large events.
Does it have a pool?
Yes — an oversized indoor pool with spa and fitness on a high floor offering panoramic views.
Kempinski vs Grand Hyatt Shanghai?
Both are Lujiazui five-stars. Grand Hyatt occupies Jin Mao’s upper floors; Kempinski is a large riverside hotel with a prominent high-floor pool and spa.
Distance to the Bund?
Across the Huangpu — short taxi, Metro or Bund tunnel rather than a casual stroll from the lobby.
Nearest Metro?
Lujiazui station on Line 2 is the usual stop — roughly an 8–12 minute walk.
Check-in time?
From 15:00; check-out by 12:00. Check the live partner rate for current prices, inclusions and room availability.
Good for conferences?
Yes — banquet space for hundreds of guests is a published strength of this property.
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Facts last verified August 2026.