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Our top choices for Shanghai LGBT-friendly hotels

A modern hotel lobby with a central buffet area, seating arrangements, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern waiting area with a sectional sofa, orange chairs, and a wall with 'EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED' text.
A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a bathroom with a sink and shower.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large central light fixture, a curved sofa, and a reception desk.

1. Holiday Inn Express Shanghai PVG Zhuqiao by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai PVG Zhuqiao by IHG
Pudong
Canada
Pirahas
฿1,336
฿1,558 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai PVG Zhuqiao by IHG
A high-rise building with a distinctive spire, surrounded by a busy urban area with a river and various other buildings.
A high-rise hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering city views, and a modern interior design.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a modern staircase.

2. Grand Hyatt Shanghai

Grand Hyatt Shanghai
Downtown Shanghai
United States
LI
฿5,316
฿6,198 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Grand Hyatt Shanghai
A modern bar area with a high ceiling and a glass dome structure, featuring seating and a bar counter.
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, lounge chairs, and palm trees.
A dining area with round tables set for a meal, large windows offering a city skyline view, and a modern ceiling design.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a chandelier, and a city view through large windows.

3. Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World

Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World
Downtown Shanghai
United States
Oleg
฿3,647
฿4,253 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World
A modern dining area with a panoramic city view, featuring a table and chairs, and a large window.
A modern indoor swimming pool with a skylight ceiling, red lounge chairs, and stone pillars.
A hotel room with a large window offering a cityscape view, a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A tall, modern hotel building with a distinctive curved facade and a prominent red logo at the top.

4. Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre
Downtown Shanghai
Canada
Maya
฿4,800
฿5,597 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre
A modern hotel lobby with a central buffet area, large windows, and a polished floor.
A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a piano, and comfortable seating areas.
A spacious lobby with large windows, modern furniture, and a central decorative plant.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a bench, a mirror, and a view into the adjacent room.

5. Holiday Inn Shanghai Hongqiao by IHG

Holiday Inn Shanghai Hongqiao by IHG
Puxi
United States
CE
฿1,703
฿1,986 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Holiday Inn Shanghai Hongqiao by IHG
A rooftop infinity pool with city views, large windows, and a starry ceiling.
A cityscape view from a high-rise room with a round table and blue sofa with patterned cushions.
A cityscape view from a hotel room with a large window, featuring modern buildings and a river.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'R' logo, surrounded by a dense urban skyline with illuminated buildings.

6. Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund by Nanjing Road

Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund by Nanjing Road
Downtown Shanghai
Canada
Khadijah
฿3,698
฿4,312 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund by Nanjing Road
A spacious lounge area with leather sofas, a dining table, and a chandelier.
A rooftop terrace with a pergola, seating area, and a view of a historic building with a tower.
A modern hotel room with a city view, a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a kitchen area.
A modern indoor swimming pool with a city view, large windows, and a skylight.

7. Conrad Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai
Downtown Shanghai
United States
Minh-Ha
฿4,963
฿5,787 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Conrad Shanghai
A spacious lobby with a central round table, seating areas, and a high ceiling with modern lighting.
A high-rise hotel with a grid of windows, a Marriott logo, and a courtyard.
A modern indoor swimming pool with a glass floor, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.
A modern hotel room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There are large windows offering a view of the city skyline.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Central

Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Central
Jing'an
United States
Camila Alexandra
฿2,915
฿3,398 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Central
A grand lobby with a high ceiling, large chandeliers, and a central floral arrangement.
A spacious lobby with a central round table, elegant chairs, and a chandelier.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.
A grand staircase with ornate railings and floral-patterned carpet leading to an elevator.

9. Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
Downtown Shanghai
United Kingdom
Michele
฿9,802
฿11,429 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
A modern lobby with a central water feature, glass railings, and a geometric ceiling design.
A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, lounge areas, and ambient lighting.
A modern interior with a curved seating area, a view of a bridge, and a staircase.
A spacious indoor area with large windows, seating arrangements, and a modern kitchen in the background.

10. JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Shanghai Pudong

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Shanghai Pudong
Pudong
United States
Suen
฿6,325
฿7,375 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Shanghai Pudong
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Frequently asked questions

Searching for LGBTQ-friendly accommodation in Shanghai?
Consider this your open invitation to pack your bags and find LGBTQ-friendly hotels in Shanghai on Expedia. Staying in this historical area will give you access to its shops and restaurants.
What is the favourite LGBTQ-friendly place to stay in Shanghai?
Grand Hyatt Shanghai is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel that features free Wi-Fi and free parking. Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World and Conrad Shanghai are two other good choices for your trip.
How many LGBTQ-friendly hotels will I find in Shanghai?
There are currently 114 gay-friendly places to stay in Shanghai.
What is there to see in Shanghai?
During your trip, get out and enjoy everything Shanghai has to offer. You and your travelling companions may want to visit Nanjing Road Shopping District, The Bund and Shanghai Disneyland©. While you're here, create some great memories of your trip with stops at Huanghe Road, West Nanjing Road and Shanghai Landmark Department Store.
What is a gay-friendly hotel in Shanghai?
LGBTQ-friendly hotels welcome all travellers who identify as LGBTQIA+. Expedia has worked with the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) to compile a selection of LGBTQ-friendly hotels worldwide. In Shanghai, hotels affiliated with IGLTA prioritise a diverse environment in which guests are welcomed, respected and not obliged to declare or hide their sexual orientation.
What can I expect from a gay-friendly hotel in Shanghai?
Stay at a gay-friendly hotel in Shanghai and you won't have to hide your same-sex relationship or your sexuality when you check in. Some of Expedia's LGBTQ-friendly hotels go the extra mile and offer wedding ceremonies and honeymoon packages for same-sex couples.