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30 Sept - 1 Oct
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1 Oct - 2 Oct
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2 Oct - 4 Oct
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9 Oct - 11 Oct

Our top choices for Shanghai LGBT-friendly hotels

A modern dining area with a panoramic city view, featuring a table and chairs, and a large window.
A tall, modern hotel building with a distinctive curved facade and a prominent red logo at the top.
A hotel room with a large window offering a cityscape view, a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a bar, and a large window offering a city view.

1. Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre
Downtown Shanghai
United States
Ramzi
€151
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre
A modern hotel lobby with a central buffet area, seating arrangements, and a large window providing natural light.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large central light fixture, a curved sofa, and a reception desk.
A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern facade, large glass entrance, and illuminated signage.
A modern waiting area with a sectional sofa, orange chairs, and a wall with 'EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED' text.

2. Holiday Inn Express Shanghai PVG Zhuqiao by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai PVG Zhuqiao by IHG
Pudong
Canada
Giovanni
€37
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai PVG Zhuqiao by IHG
A modern bar area with a high ceiling and a glass dome structure, featuring seating and a bar counter.
A modern lounge with a geometric glass ceiling, wooden flooring, and multiple seating areas with tables.
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
Canada
Jemila
€118
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World
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.
Restaurant
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.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Central

Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Central
Jing'an
United Kingdom
Robert David
€92
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Central
A high-rise building with a distinctive spire, surrounded by a busy urban area with a river and various other buildings.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a modern staircase.
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.

5. Grand Hyatt Shanghai

Grand Hyatt Shanghai
Downtown Shanghai
United Kingdom
DANIEL JOSEPH PETER
€158
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Grand Hyatt Shanghai
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 modern hotel with a prominent 'R' logo, surrounded by a dense urban skyline with illuminated buildings.
A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, comfortable seating, and a view of the cityscape through expansive windows.

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
United Kingdom
Kyden
€115
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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 modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a city view.
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
Canada
Aakash
€162
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Conrad Shanghai
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the cityscape.
A modern hotel with a prominent Hilton sign, surrounded by trees and streetlights.
A modern gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.
A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa, a coffee table, and a small side table.

8. Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao

Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao
Puxi
Canada
Jason Marc
€80
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao
A grand lobby with a high ceiling, large chandeliers, and a central floral arrangement.
A grand entrance with a central archway, flanked by columns and potted plants.
A grand staircase with ornate railings and floral-patterned carpet leading to an elevator.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

9. Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
Downtown Shanghai
United States
Gabriela
€325
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
A hotel room with a city view, a desk with a laptop, a sofa, and a small table with books.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.
A city skyline with modern buildings, a river, and a view from a wooden deck with chairs.
A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a television, and a desk with a computer.

10. Hotel Indigo Shanghai on The Bund by IHG

Hotel Indigo Shanghai on The Bund by IHG
Downtown Shanghai
United States
DIEGO
€125
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Hotel Indigo Shanghai on The Bund by IHG
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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?
Conrad Shanghai is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel, and features a full-service spa and free WiFi. Grand Hyatt Shanghai and Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre are two other good choices for your trip.
How many LGBTQ-friendly hotels will I find in Shanghai?
There are currently 112 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, Raffles City and West Nanjing Road.
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.

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