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Andaz Xintiandi was our favourite Shanghai stay: stylish rooms with LED-lit bathrooms, a free minibar, a free happy hour and a great location in Xintiandi, a short walk from Metro Line 1. Only the breakfast disappointed. We stayed here on our 2018 Ningbo, Shaoxing and Shanghai trip.
After Park Hyatt Ningbo, we were excited for Andaz Xintiandi! Xintiandi is where old shikumen architecture meets modern design, close to bars, restaurants and malls. The hotel is a short walk from South Huangpi Road station on Line 1, and Xintiandi station on Lines 10 and 13.
Fun fact: Andaz Xintiandi has a similar design to The Langham Xintiandi next door, but they target different guests. The Langham has 362 rooms and meeting rooms for business travellers, while Andaz has 309 rooms aimed at leisure travellers.
Andaz Xintiandi at a glance
| Address | 88 Songshan Road, Huangpu, Shanghai |
|---|---|
| Metro | South Huangpi Road (Line 1), Xintiandi (Lines 10, 13) |
| Highlights | Design-led rooms, free soft-drink minibar and happy hour (2018), indoor pool |
| Our verdict | Loved it, better than Hyatt on the Bund |
Check-in
The lobby is split into three areas: the check-in counters, a lounge and access to the rooms. I was surprised how crowded the lounge was in the late afternoon. Thankfully, check-in was fuss-free despite the crowd, and the receptionists were friendly.
Room
We booked a King room and got a city view on a low floor. Still, the room was stylish and unique, with contemporary decor. The bathroom has LED lights you can change to suit your mood! The bed was comfortable, and the minibar was free (alcohol not included). The only downside: the lighting in the room isn't bright enough.
Breakfast
Breakfast was served from 6:30am to 10:30am on level 2, with an extensive Chinese and Western menu, from dumplings to eggs Benedict. But hardly anything caught my attention. The sheng jian bao from Yang's Dumpling are 10 times better! Neither H nor I was impressed by the food quality. Try a local breakfast instead; see our Shanghai itinerary for ideas.
Pool, Gym and Happy Hour
There's an indoor pool and a gym for guests. The restaurant bar also had a happy hour with free beer and wine from 6pm to 8pm when we stayed. Definitely something special! Check the current perks when you book.
Our Verdict
We loved our stay at Andaz Xintiandi. Compared with Hyatt on the Bund, it's way better: the location, room and service won us over. Watch the short video we took from our room below!
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Andaz Xintiandi FAQ
Where is Andaz Xintiandi?
At 88 Songshan Road in Huangpu, in the Xintiandi area. It's a short walk to South Huangpi Road (Line 1) and Xintiandi (Lines 10 and 13) metro stations, with restaurants, bars and malls on the doorstep.
Does Andaz Xintiandi have a free minibar?
When we stayed in 2018, the minibar was free except for alcohol, and there was a free beer and wine happy hour from 6pm to 8pm. Check the current perks when you book.
Is the Andaz Xintiandi breakfast worth it?
It's an extensive Chinese and Western spread, but we weren't impressed by the food quality. Shanghai's local breakfasts, like sheng jian bao and wontons, are cheaper and better.
Our review is from a 2018 stay; perks and breakfast hours may have changed. Location details are updated as of October 2026. This post contains affiliate links; if you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.