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Philosopher Hotel

City centre hotel within easy reach of The Bund

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When you stay at Philosopher Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from The Bund and Nanjing Road Shopping District. Also, Yu Garden and Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is only a short walk: Xiaonanmen Station is 6 minutes and Nanpu Bridge Station is 12 minutes.
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
  • Self-parking (surcharge)
  • Free toiletries
£14
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct

Room options

A wall-mounted shelf with two black bottles and a green and white package, alongside a black-framed mirror.
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.
A hotel room with a glass-enclosed shower, a sink, a toilet, a bed, and a small table with fruits and a vase.
A black telephone with a coiled cord against a plain background.

Standard Single Room

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
A wall-mounted shelf with a mirror, two bottles of lotion, and a set of cards.
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.
A compact hotel room with a wooden door, a small bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a neatly made bed.
A modern bathroom with a glass partition, a white toilet, a sink, and a shower.

Basic Single Room

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
A wall-mounted shelf with a card, two bottles, and a small black frame.
A compact workspace with a laptop, a mouse, a water bottle, and a fruit bowl.
A compact bathroom with a toilet, a small shelf, and a glass partition.
A modern office space with a glass partition, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Traditional Single Room

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
A wall-mounted shelf with a card, two bottles, and a small black frame.
A modern office cubicle with two desks, each with a laptop, a plant, and personal items.
A compact bathroom with a toilet, a sink, and a shower area.
Two bottles of shampoo and shower gel mounted on a wall in a bathroom.

Classic Double Room

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
A modern bathroom with a glass partition, a white toilet, a sink, and a shower.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a vase with flowers, and a framed abstract artwork on the wall.
A wall-mounted shelf with toiletries and a card, and a blank framed mirror.
A modern bathroom with a glass partition, a white toilet, a sink, and a shower.

Senior Double Room

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
A wall-mounted shelf with toiletries and a framed item.
A neatly made bed with a bowl of fruit, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a small wooden tray with fruits, and a window with sheer curtains.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden tray with fruits and a small plant, and a window with sheer curtains.

City Single Room

  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
A wall-mounted shelf with a framed mirror, two bottles of lotion, and a set of toiletries.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a phone and a lamp, a window with curtains, and a glass shower enclosure.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a coffee machine, a shower, and a toilet.
A hotel room with a bed, a door, and a glass partition.

City Double Room

  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
A modern bathroom with a white sink, a handheld showerhead, and a mirror. There are two bottles of shampoo and conditioner on the wall.
A modern hotel room with a glass-enclosed shower, a single bed, and a small bedside table.
A compact hotel room with two single beds, a glass partition separating the bathroom, and basic amenities including a sink and toilet.
A modern bathroom with a glass partition, a toilet, a sink, and a shower.

Standard Twin Room

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Zhonghua Road, Huangpu District, 3rd Floor, No. 14, Lane 518, Shanghai, Shanghai, 200000

What's nearby

  • Fabric Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Former French Concession - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Bund - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Yu Garden - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Shanghai Old Street - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Pudong International Airport (PVG) - 39 min drive
  • Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) - 47 min drive
  • Shanghai South Railway Station - 13 min drive
  • Nanxiang North Railway Station - 23 min drive
  • Shanghai Railway Station - 29 min drive
  • Xiaonanmen Station - 6 min walk
  • Nanpu Bridge Station - 12 min walk
  • Lujiabang Road Station - 23 min walk

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

  • When you stay at Philosopher Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from The Bund and Nanjing Road Shopping District. Also, Yu Garden and Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is only a short walk: Xiaonanmen Station is 6 minutes and Nanpu Bridge Station is 12 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 146 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

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

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee shop

Working away

  • Co-working spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Library

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Secured self-parking costs CNY 360 per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche
Mobile payment options include: Alipay and WeChat Pay.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Philosopher Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Philosopher Hotel?

Yes. Self-parking costs CNY 360 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Philosopher Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.

What's the area around Philosopher Hotel like?

Philosopher Hotel is in Huangpu, a short 6-minute walk from Xiaonanmen Station and 15 minutes' walk from The Bund.

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Philosopher Hotel Reviews

7.0

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6.0

Cleanliness

4.0

Amenities

4.0

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
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2/10 Poor

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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6/10 Good

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10/10 Exceptional