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Philosopher Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near The Bund

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Photo gallery for Philosopher Hotel

A multi-story building with a curved facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with an arched doorway.
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A hallway with a series of wall-mounted posters depicting traditional architecture.
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, a vase with white flowers, and a bottle of water.
A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a wall-mounted information board, and a decorative wall panel.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Zhonghua Road, Huangpu District, 3rd Floor, No. 14, Lane 518, Shanghai, Shanghai, 200000
  • Place, Former French Concession
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, The Bund
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Yu Garden
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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

  • 75 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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

  • 75 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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

  • 75 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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

  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Shanghai

Heart of Shanghai.Your stay at this Huangpu hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of The Bund and Yu Garden. Nanjing Road Shopping District and People's Square are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Fabric Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Former French Concession - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Bund - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Yu Garden - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Shanghai Old Street - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jstone大爵小意馆 Fine Bistro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jia Xuan Da Jiu Lou 嘉轩大酒楼 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks 星巴克 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪周舍·海派菜 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪老城厢汤包馆 - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Philosopher Hotel

3-star hotel near The Bund
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at Philosopher Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.
  • 146 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Coffee shop
Philosopher Hotel offers 146 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Secured self parking fee: CNY 360 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Alipay, and WeChat Pay. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Philosopher Hotel to the airport?

Philosopher Hotel is 15.2 mi (47-min drive) away from the Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Philosopher Hotel?

As of Sep 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Philosopher Hotel on Sep 27, 2026 start from $22, 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.

Does Philosopher Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Philosopher Hotel.

Does Philosopher Hotel offer free breakfast?

Philosopher Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Philosopher Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Philosopher Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Philosopher Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CNY 360 per day.

Does Philosopher Hotel have a pool?

Philosopher Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Philosopher Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Philosopher Hotel to downtown Shanghai?

Philosopher Hotel is 2.1 mi away from Shanghai.

Philosopher Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Seyed Mateen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hostel for students and young people. Staff are also very young and have no clue. They didnt have the room I booked, and gave me a tiny “room” with zero floor space, my original room “had people in it” asked for a refund immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria Luiza da Silveira

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quarto pequeno, mal pude abrir a mala, o quarto tinha cheiro de banheiro e encanamento mesmo com a porta da ducha fechada, as toalhas eram descartáveis não secam nada, apesar tem uma boa localização.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Oliver

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026