Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai

Hotel · Beicai Zhen ·

Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai

Hotel · Beicai Zhen ·

Sleek rooms, spa, steakhouse, cocktail lounge, indoor pool

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1108 Meihua Rd, Pudong, Shanghai, China, 200011 Get directions

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"This property opened in March 2011 under the direction of Arata Isozaki, the mind behind the design of Barcelona’s Olympic Stadium and the Los Angeles MOCA. The hotel’s shape represents the ancient Chinese ritual object called y u cong. The outer square symbolizes the earth, the inner circle heaven, and the cylindrical atrium a connecting passageway. Drawing on Piet Mondrian’s neoplasticism movement, the facade mixes bold primary colors and rectangular shapes, while interiors were styled by KCA International, whose portfolio also includes the Burj al Arab in Dubai. Room design veers toward contemporary Chinese."

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Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel (Shanghai, China) 1 Verified Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"The combination of the world’s most exciting city and the world’s most over-the-top hospitality group was always going to raise eyebrows. So what have the originators of Dubai’s fantastical Burj Al Arab cooked up for Shanghai? Just the Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel, a riotously colorful neon-lit cube atop the Himalayas Center, itself an insanely futuristic mixed-use development that’s turned Pudong into a dead ringer for one of the sets from Blade Runner, and which makes Beijing’s Olympic stadium look positively neoclassical by comparison." - Tablet Hotels

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Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai

Trip.com M.

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I booked the Himalayas Hotel in Pudong because it is part of the Jumeirah chain and I expected a consistent 5-star standard.Positives:The room was very spacious, clean, and modern. The check-in process was smooth and efficient, especially since I had prepaid through Trip.com. While I understand that China is not known for service-oriented hospitality, the staff were generally fine—efficient and straightforward. However, for a hotel of this calibre, I would have appreciated even a small gesture of warmth, such as a smile or a brief greeting.Breakfast:This was somewhat disappointing for a 5-star property. The Chinese cuisine selection was adequate, but many items were a bit bland or dry. That said, the congee and wonton soup were excellent. Coffee was decent, and there were several juice options, though none were freshly squeezed.Location:The hotel is about a 20-minute walk from the Maglev train station. It felt a bit long, but manageable if you’re reasonably fit. The surrounding area has plenty of local restaurants, which was convenient.Overall, it was a comfortable stay, but certain service elements fell short of the 5-star standard I expected from a Jumeirah-affiliated hotel.

Trip.com M.

Google

Hotel needs upgrades and maintenance. Furniture looks tired and worn. Bed is very soft and not supporting the body well. Breakfast is very average in quality not too appetizing in spite of selection. Hotel needs to benchmark better with other newer and more innovative hotels with generous offerings like Savhe on North Bund. Free breakfast, tea time, late night supper at Sahve topped with free laundry done by butler. Receptionist here is not helpful compared to Savhe where they really try to help and make customers happy. Bathroom has no privacy which restricts stay with a child. Will not come back here if I had better choices near the exhibition center in the future.

Trip.com M.

Google

There is only 3 lifts serving different floor section which means a long wait during rush hours. The distance from lift libby to room could be a long long walk. Breakfast was terrible. Chef at egg and noodle section ignored your request and would just cooked what they wanted. Seating was chaotic, all of a sudden someone just sat down in your table. Overall will not stay again. BTW room decorations and furniture were dated. Wall paper in my room near entrance already bulged.

Trip.com M.

Google

Service is amazing! Staff tries to do everything for guests. I came during my birthday and asked just for the good view, they told me, that I have already been upgraded to Suite. Room is huge, comfortable, beautiful. I was shocked. Thank them for planning upgrade in advance!Then next night unfortunately I felt bad and blood pressure came up very high. I called reception and at 3:30 am they didn’t refuse, they didn’t say “go to hospital”, but kindly helped me: they went to pharmacy and game me a medicine, they did all what I needed. Next day they gave phone charger right to the room.Concierge helped with the taxi every time very kind. I am happy and will recommend the hotel to everyone.Also it is very good for those who come for expo center exhibitions. Just cross the road and you are there.Thank you!

Trip.com M.

Google

Great location for the expo. Room was mainly lovely with a few niggles, only one USB socket (and only 5w) and a cupboard light that wouldn't switch off at night. Breakfast was on the whole great although the coffee was undrinkable and croissants were stale.

Hakan K.

Google

I can’t comment on the room yet because I haven’t been able to check in. I arrived at the hotel around 11:30 PM after a 10-hour flight, and there is only one staff member handling check-ins. I’ve already been waiting for half an hour, and there’s still about another 30 minutes of queue ahead of me. For a hotel of this size and reputation, such a poor first impression after a long journey is really disappointing.

Trip.com M.

Google

The room itself is quite spacious and comfortable in terms of size. However, I noticed there was quite a lot of dust, which made the cleanliness feel a bit lacking. The shower room also had a strange smell, which was unpleasant. In addition, the service at the front desk could be improved, as the staff were not very polite during my interactions.Overall, while the room size is good, I feel the cleanliness and service need improvement.

Trip.com M.

Google

My stay was wonderful!The service was excellent, the staff were friendly and everything was clean and comfortable. The only minor issue was that the furniture felt a bit old and could use an update, but it didn’t take away from overall great experience.