Alila Shanghai – A Favorite for Families in Shanghai

Alila Shanghai sits 0.5 km from West Nanjing Road, putting Zhangyuan, Jing'an Sculpture Park, and the Shanghai Natural History Museum within walking distance. The hotel entrance is tucked in a quiet corridor, creating a secluded feel despite being steps from Jing'an Temple and the Louis Vuitton ship. A rooftop bar with panoramic city views offers sunset drinks, while the surrounding area provides direct metro access to major Shanghai attractions.

Rooms include spacious City View Suites and Studio rooms with double-height ceilings on the top floor, all facing either the Shikumen houses or the city skyline. Each room comes with a complimentary minibar stocked with non-alcoholic beverages, restocked daily, and a turn-down service that includes an eye mask, pillow spray, and tea. The bathrooms offer a separate shower room, double sinks, and a large bathtub, with exclusive bedding for a restful sleep.

The hotel operates 4 restaurants, including the Chinese restaurant 500 Weihai and a Japanese restaurant, both praised by guests for their quality. Breakfast is served as a semi-buffet with à la carte options, featuring Shanghainese specialties, fresh pastries, and a wide selection of fresh juices. The rooftop bar and a second bar on the lobby floor provide spaces for drinks, while the Evening Ritual at Chayan @5TH offers a daily privilege for in-house guests.

The on-site spa and wellness centre offers body treatments, beauty services, a hammam, sauna, and spa/wellness packages, with a dedicated spa lounge and relaxation area. An indoor swimming pool, heated and open all year, comes with sun loungers and pool towels, plus a separate hot tub. The fitness centre includes a well-equipped gym with floor-to-ceiling windows, and the hotel also offers yoga classes and fitness/spa locker rooms.

A 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and private check-in/check-out are available, along with express check-in/check-out and luggage storage. Personal concierge service (via WeChat) assists with dinner reservations, translating, and retrieving items from food lockers, as noted by multiple guests. Business facilities include a business centre, meeting/banquet facilities, and fax/photocopying, while the hotel also offers daily housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning.

Location: 0.5 km from West Nanjing Road, walk to Jing'an Temple & Zhangyuan

Rooms: City View Suites with complimentary minibar & turn-down service

Dining: 4 restaurants, 500 Weihai Chinese, Japanese, rooftop bar

Wellness: Spa with hammam, sauna, indoor heated pool, yoga classes

Services: Personal concierge via WeChat, 24-hour front desk, express check-in

Family: Indoor heated pool, breakfast à la carte for all ages