Shanghai
East Asia · China
Best Months
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Rec. Nights
5 nights
Airports
PVG (Shanghai Pudong International), SHA (Shanghai Hongqiao)
Avg. Cash
$32 - $379/night
Best Value
Overview
Shanghai is China's most cosmopolitan city — colonial-era Bund architecture faces a Pudong skyline that looks borrowed from science fiction. The city of 25 million inhabitants makes room for serene classical gardens, lane houses, and some of the finest dining in Asia.
The Park Hyatt Shanghai routinely delivers superb CPP. Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, and IHG all have flagship properties. China's relatively affordable cash rates mean award values frequently exceed 2.0 CPP for premium properties.
The Former French Concession's tree-lined streets hide exceptional restaurants and art galleries. Day trips to Suzhou and water towns like Zhouzhuang offer rewarding contrast to Shanghai's urban intensity.
Cash vs Points
Hotels in Shanghai range from $32 to $379 per night. Points redemptions offer 3.16+ cents per point value.
Points Hotel Recommendations
12 properties in Shanghai bookable with points, sorted by value
| Hotel | Program | Check-in | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UrCove Shanghai on the Bund | Hyatt | 5,000 | $158 | 3.2¢ | May 12 | |
UrCove Shanghai Xuhui West Riverside | Hyatt | 5,000 | $129 | 2.6¢ | Apr 8 | |
Angsana Suzhou Shishan | Accor | 3,596 | $83 | 2.3¢ | Apr 8 | |
Banyan Tree Shanghai On the Bund | Accor | 13,803 | $317 | 2.3¢ | Apr 8 | |
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Leonora Plaza Shanghai | Wyndham | 7,500 | $138 | 1.8¢ | Apr 8 | |
Sheraton Shanghai Fengxian | Marriott | 8,000 | $100 | 1.3¢ | Apr 8 | |
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Sino Bay Shanghai | Wyndham | 7,500 | $86 | 1.1¢ | Apr 8 | |
Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai Fengjing | Marriott | 8,000 | $90 | 1.1¢ | Apr 8 | |
Vignette Collection THE ONE Shanghai Downtown | IHG | 28,900 | $207 | 0.7¢ | Apr 8 | |
Holiday Inn Shanghai Minhang Center | IHG | 14,000 | $98 | 0.7¢ | Apr 8 | |
Hampton by Hilton Shanghai Jiuting Hongqiao NECC | Hilton | 20,000 | $123 | 0.6¢ | Apr 8 | |
The Sukhothai Shanghai, an SLH Hotel | Hilton | 65,000 | $359 | 0.6¢ | Apr 8 |
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Transfer Points Strategy
Find the best transfer path for your credit card points
If you have Points:
UrCove Shanghai on the Bund
If you have ALL Points:
Angsana Suzhou Shishan
If you have Points:
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Leonora Plaza Shanghai
If you have Marriott Bonvoy Points:
Sheraton Shanghai Fengxian
If you have IHG One Rewards Points:
Vignette Collection THE ONE Shanghai Downtown
If you have Hilton Honors Points:
Hampton by Hilton Shanghai Jiuting Hongqiao NECC
How to Earn Points for This Trip
The best hotels in Shanghai use World of Hyatt, Accor Live Limitless (ALL), Wyndham Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, IHG One Rewards, and Hilton Honors points. Here’s how to earn them:
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
IHG
$99
Annual Fee
140,000 IHG One Rewards points — transfers earns IHG One Rewards points directly
- 140K bonus points — enough for 3-5 free nights at many IHG properties
- Earn 26x total at IHG properties and 5x on travel, dining, and gas
- 4th night free on IHG award stays (saves 25% on 4-night bookings)
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
Hilton
$150
Annual Fee
130,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Gold status
- Earn 12x at Hilton properties, 6x at restaurants and supermarkets
- Free weekend night reward after $15K in calendar year spending
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Hilton
$550
Annual Fee
175,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Diamond status (top tier)
- Earn 14x at Hilton properties, 7x on travel and dining
- Free weekend night reward annually + one after $60K spend
Bilt Mastercard®
Bilt
$0
Annual Fee
earns World of Hyatt points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly — only card that earns points on rent — transfers 1:1 to all major hotels
- Earn 1x points on rent with no transaction fees (up to 100,000 pts/yr)
- Earn 3x on dining and 2x on travel
- Transfer 1:1 to Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, and Hilton
World of Hyatt Credit Card
Hyatt
$95
Annual Fee
60,000 Hyatt points + free night (Cat 1-4) — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly
- Earn 4x at Hyatt hotels and 2x on dining, travel, and gym memberships
- Free night certificate annually (Cat 1-4) worth up to $300+
- Automatic Discoverist elite status
Chase Sapphire Preferred®
Chase UR
$95
Annual Fee
75,000 Ultimate Rewards points — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly
- Earn 5x on travel through Chase Travel℠
- Earn 3x on dining, select streaming, and online groceries
- 1:1 transfer to Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG
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Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Getting There
PVG (Shanghai Pudong International), SHA (Shanghai Hongqiao)
Visa & Entry
Check your country's requirements
Budget
From $32/night
Packing Essentials
Pack for the climate
Cultural Tips
Respect local customs
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