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
$33 - $388/night
Best Value
2.3¢via Hyatt
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 $33 to $388 per night. Points redemptions offer 2.25+ cents per point value.
Points Hotel Recommendations
10 properties in Shanghai bookable with points, sorted by value
| Hotel | Program | Check-in | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UrCove Shanghai on the Bund | Hyatt | 6,500 | $146 | 2.3¢ | ||
Hyatt Regency Suzhou | Hyatt | 5,173 | $107 | 2.1¢ | ||
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Leonora Plaza Shanghai | Wyndham | 7,500 | $119 | 1.6¢ | ||
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Sino Bay Shanghai | Wyndham | 7,500 | $97 | 1.3¢ | ||
Fairfield by Marriott Shanghai Hongqiao NECC | Marriott | 10,371 | $114 | 1.1¢ | ||
Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Jiading | Marriott | 8,987 | $94 | 1.1¢ | ||
Vignette Collection THE ONE Shanghai Downtown | IHG | 26,451 | $179 | 0.7¢ | ||
InterContinental Shanghai Hongqiao NECC | IHG | 22,753 | $140 | 0.6¢ | ||
Hampton by Hilton Shanghai North Bund Siping Road | Hilton | 24,977 | $132 | 0.5¢ | ||
The Sukhothai Shanghai, an SLH Hotel | Hilton | 65,000 | $291 | 0.5¢ |
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Transfer Points Strategy
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Best Value
If you have Points:
UrCove Shanghai on the Bund
Cost6,500 pts/night × 5n = 32,500 Hyatt
Value$730 ÷ 32,500 pts= 2.3¢
Transfer time: Instant
If you have Points:
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Leonora Plaza Shanghai
Cost7,500 pts/night × 5n = 37,500 Wyndham
Value$595 ÷ 37,500 pts= 1.6¢
Transfer time: Instant
If you have Marriott Bonvoy Points:
Fairfield by Marriott Shanghai Hongqiao NECC
Cost10,371 pts/night × 5n = 51,855 Marriott
Value$570 ÷ 51,855 pts= 1.1¢
Transfer time: Instant
If you have IHG One Rewards Points:
Vignette Collection THE ONE Shanghai Downtown
Cost26,451 pts/night × 5n = 132,255 IHG
Value$895 ÷ 132,255 pts= 0.7¢
Transfer time: Instant
If you have Hilton Honors Points:
Hampton by Hilton Shanghai North Bund Siping Road
Cost24,977 pts/night × 5n = 124,885 Hilton
Value$660 ÷ 124,885 pts= 0.5¢
Transfer time: Instant
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 $33/night
Packing Essentials
Pack for the climate
Cultural Tips
Respect local customs
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