Alila Shanghai
5 starsWorld of HyattAlila
Set in the bustling Jing'an district, Alila Shanghai is a spectacular urban resort transformed from the former Four Seasons. Designed as a peaceful Zen oasis, it offers spacious rooms, exceptional butler service, and outstanding dining options. However, guests should be prepared for minor room automation issues and occasional low-frequency AC noise.
When is the cheapest time to book Alila Shanghai?
Across 31,658 tracked price checks, the cheapest booking window for Alila Shanghai has been 8–14 days before check-in, at a $470 median per night. The observed median nightly rate is $574. The lowest nightly median over the next year is $437, around October 6.
| Date | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | $585 | $523 - $646 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $605 | $523 - $686 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $922 | $836 - $1,008 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $593 | $523 - $663 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $615 | $558 - $672 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | $741 | $662 - $819 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | $624 | $575 - $672 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $590 | $522 - $672 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $523 | $522 - $686 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $661 | $523 - $686 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $827 | $662 - $988 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $607 | $575 - $835 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | $657 | $523 - $1,008 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | $648 | $574 - $819 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $667 | $574 - $735 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $530 | $523 - $672 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | $671 | $662 - $819 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | $671 | $662 - $819 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | $754 | $662 - $855 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | $887 | $836 - $1,008 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | $703 | $662 - $868 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | $836 | $752 - $1,008 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | $819 | $662 - $838 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | $907 | $836 - $1,008 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | $908 | $906 - $1,092 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | $887 | $836 - $1,008 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | $887 | $836 - $1,008 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | $721 | $679 - $819 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | $676 | $663 - $808 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | $649 | $648 - $780 |
| Nov 11, 2026 | $748 | $679 - $817 |
| Nov 12, 2026 | $721 | $523 - $819 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | $729 | $662 - $795 |
| Nov 14, 2026 | $555 | $523 - $630 |
| Nov 15, 2026 | $576 | $523 - $629 |
| Nov 16, 2026 | $636 | $634 - $832 |
| Nov 17, 2026 | $718 | $662 - $773 |
| Nov 18, 2026 | $662 | $662 - $882 |
| Nov 19, 2026 | $727 | $660 - $793 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | $700 | $662 - $819 |
| Nov 21, 2026 | $729 | $662 - $795 |
| Nov 22, 2026 | $617 | $576 - $715 |
| Nov 23, 2026 | $544 | $494 - $594 |
| Nov 24, 2026 | $577 | $523 - $630 |
| Nov 25, 2026 | $576 | $523 - $629 |
| Nov 26, 2026 | $577 | $523 - $630 |
| Nov 27, 2026 | $748 | $679 - $816 |
| Nov 28, 2026 | $741 | $662 - $819 |
| Nov 29, 2026 | $636 | $583 - $689 |
| Nov 30, 2026 | $503 | $456 - $550 |
| Dec 1, 2026 | $483 | $439 - $527 |
| Dec 2, 2026 | $588 | $523 - $652 |
| Dec 3, 2026 | $575 | $523 - $627 |
| Dec 4, 2026 | $619 | $552 - $686 |
| Dec 5, 2026 | $668 | $607 - $729 |
| Dec 6, 2026 | $470 | $426 - $514 |
| Dec 7, 2026 | $471 | $427 - $514 |
| Dec 8, 2026 | $482 | $437 - $527 |
| Dec 9, 2026 | $483 | $435 - $531 |
| Dec 10, 2026 | $490 | $444 - $536 |
| Dec 11, 2026 | $503 | $457 - $549 |
| Dec 12, 2026 | $536 | $486 - $586 |
| Dec 13, 2026 | $470 | $426 - $513 |
| Dec 14, 2026 | $470 | $426 - $514 |
| Dec 15, 2026 | $468 | $432 - $504 |
| Dec 16, 2026 | $478 | $433 - $522 |
| Dec 17, 2026 | $491 | $445 - $536 |
| Dec 18, 2026 | $532 | $482 - $581 |
| Dec 19, 2026 | $543 | $493 - $593 |
| Dec 20, 2026 | $474 | $430 - $518 |
| Dec 21, 2026 | $496 | $450 - $541 |
| Dec 22, 2026 | $527 | $485 - $569 |
| Dec 23, 2026 | $652 | $592 - $712 |
| Dec 24, 2026 | $719 | $662 - $776 |
| Dec 25, 2026 | $731 | $662 - $800 |
| Dec 26, 2026 | $765 | $662 - $868 |
| Dec 27, 2026 | $576 | $523 - $629 |
| Dec 28, 2026 | $503 | $456 - $550 |
| Dec 29, 2026 | $552 | $501 - $602 |
| Dec 30, 2026 | $681 | $627 - $735 |
| Dec 31, 2026 | $729 | $662 - $795 |
| Jan 1, 2027 | $741 | $662 - $819 |
| Jan 2, 2027 | $535 | $520 - $550 |
| Jan 3, 2027 | $534 | $484 - $583 |
| Jan 4, 2027 | $486 | $441 - $531 |
| Jan 5, 2027 | $480 | $442 - $518 |
| Jan 6, 2027 | $495 | $453 - $537 |
| Jan 7, 2027 | $524 | $475 - $573 |
| Jan 8, 2027 | $506 | $465 - $546 |
| Jan 9, 2027 | $517 | $474 - $560 |
| Jan 10, 2027 | $519 | $477 - $560 |
| Jan 11, 2027 | $480 | $441 - $518 |
| Jan 12, 2027 | $515 | $473 - $556 |
| Jan 13, 2027 | $508 | $467 - $548 |
| Jan 14, 2027 | $520 | $478 - $562 |
| Jan 15, 2027 | $505 | $464 - $545 |
| Jan 16, 2027 | $515 | $473 - $556 |
| Jan 17, 2027 | $509 | $468 - $549 |
| Jan 18, 2027 | $477 | $439 - $515 |
| Jan 19, 2027 | $508 | $468 - $548 |
| Jan 20, 2027 | $509 | $468 - $550 |
| Jan 21, 2027 | $498 | $458 - $537 |
| Jan 22, 2027 | $506 | $465 - $546 |
| Jan 23, 2027 | $515 | $474 - $555 |
| Jan 24, 2027 | $508 | $467 - $549 |
| Jan 25, 2027 | $476 | $438 - $514 |
| Jan 26, 2027 | $483 | $444 - $522 |
| Jan 27, 2027 | $505 | $465 - $545 |
| Jan 28, 2027 | $504 | $463 - $544 |
| Jan 29, 2027 | $501 | $461 - $540 |
| Jan 30, 2027 | $515 | $474 - $556 |
| Jan 31, 2027 | $511 | $470 - $551 |
| Feb 1, 2027 | $538 | $516 - $560 |
| Feb 2, 2027 | $462 | $443 - $481 |
| Feb 3, 2027 | $543 | $523 - $562 |
| Feb 4, 2027 | $476 | $456 - $495 |
| Feb 5, 2027 | $483 | $461 - $505 |
| Feb 6, 2027 | $486 | $466 - $505 |
| Feb 7, 2027 | $502 | $480 - $523 |
| Feb 8, 2027 | $512 | $484 - $539 |
| Feb 9, 2027 | $489 | $468 - $509 |
| Feb 10, 2027 | $482 | $462 - $501 |
| Feb 11, 2027 | $501 | $480 - $522 |
| Feb 12, 2027 | $527 | $505 - $549 |
| Feb 13, 2027 | $522 | $500 - $544 |
| Feb 14, 2027 | $502 | $475 - $528 |
| Feb 15, 2027 | $486 | $465 - $506 |
| Feb 16, 2027 | $484 | $464 - $504 |
| Feb 17, 2027 | $492 | $471 - $513 |
| Feb 18, 2027 | $500 | $479 - $521 |
| Feb 19, 2027 | $525 | $503 - $547 |
| Feb 20, 2027 | $534 | $512 - $555 |
| Feb 21, 2027 | $499 | $478 - $520 |
| Feb 22, 2027 | $484 | $464 - $504 |
| Feb 23, 2027 | $482 | $462 - $502 |
| Feb 24, 2027 | $489 | $468 - $509 |
| Feb 25, 2027 | $572 | $548 - $596 |
| Feb 26, 2027 | $600 | $575 - $625 |
| Feb 27, 2027 | $636 | $602 - $670 |
| Feb 28, 2027 | $524 | $502 - $545 |
| Mar 1, 2027 | $512 | $490 - $533 |
| Mar 2, 2027 | $539 | $517 - $560 |
| Mar 3, 2027 | $536 | $513 - $558 |
| Mar 4, 2027 | $545 | $523 - $567 |
| Mar 5, 2027 | $546 | $523 - $568 |
| Mar 6, 2027 | $545 | $523 - $567 |
| Mar 7, 2027 | $536 | $513 - $558 |
| Mar 8, 2027 | $515 | $493 - $536 |
| Mar 9, 2027 | $505 | $454 - $556 |
| Mar 10, 2027 | $510 | $489 - $531 |
| Mar 11, 2027 | $630 | $603 - $656 |
| Mar 12, 2027 | $675 | $647 - $702 |
| Mar 13, 2027 | $691 | $662 - $720 |
| Mar 14, 2027 | $494 | $474 - $514 |
| Mar 15, 2027 | $515 | $493 - $536 |
| Mar 16, 2027 | $630 | $604 - $655 |
| Mar 17, 2027 | $666 | $638 - $693 |
| Mar 18, 2027 | $655 | $628 - $682 |
| Mar 19, 2027 | $691 | $662 - $719 |
| Mar 20, 2027 | $690 | $662 - $718 |
| Mar 21, 2027 | $499 | $478 - $519 |
| Mar 22, 2027 | $601 | $575 - $626 |
| Mar 23, 2027 | $605 | $579 - $630 |
| Mar 24, 2027 | $618 | $592 - $643 |
| Mar 25, 2027 | $654 | $626 - $681 |
| Mar 26, 2027 | $690 | $662 - $718 |
| Mar 27, 2027 | $691 | $662 - $720 |
| Mar 28, 2027 | $663 | $636 - $690 |
| Mar 29, 2027 | $512 | $492 - $531 |
| Mar 30, 2027 | $545 | $522 - $568 |
| Mar 31, 2027 | $545 | $522 - $568 |
| Apr 1, 2027 | $528 | $488 - $567 |
| Apr 2, 2027 | $546 | $523 - $568 |
| Apr 3, 2027 | $699 | $662 - $735 |
| Apr 4, 2027 | $696 | $659 - $733 |
| Apr 5, 2027 | $519 | $498 - $540 |
| Apr 6, 2027 | $528 | $505 - $550 |
| Apr 7, 2027 | $536 | $513 - $558 |
| Apr 8, 2027 | $528 | $488 - $568 |
| Apr 9, 2027 | $690 | $662 - $718 |
| Apr 10, 2027 | $698 | $662 - $733 |
| Apr 11, 2027 | $688 | $659 - $716 |
| Apr 12, 2027 | $633 | $607 - $658 |
| Apr 13, 2027 | $641 | $616 - $666 |
| Apr 14, 2027 | $592 | $488 - $696 |
| Apr 15, 2027 | $690 | $662 - $718 |
| Apr 16, 2027 | $680 | $662 - $698 |
| Apr 17, 2027 | $691 | $662 - $720 |
| Apr 18, 2027 | $690 | $662 - $718 |
| Apr 19, 2027 | $517 | $496 - $537 |
| Apr 20, 2027 | $540 | $519 - $560 |
| Apr 21, 2027 | $658 | $631 - $685 |
| Apr 22, 2027 | $602 | $488 - $716 |
| Apr 23, 2027 | $691 | $662 - $720 |
| Apr 24, 2027 | $699 | $662 - $735 |
| Apr 25, 2027 | $764 | $662 - $865 |
| Apr 26, 2027 | $660 | $632 - $687 |
| Apr 27, 2027 | $644 | $617 - $670 |
| Apr 28, 2027 | $599 | $488 - $709 |
| Apr 29, 2027 | $691 | $662 - $720 |
| Apr 30, 2027 | $587 | $439 - $735 |
| May 1, 2027 | $689 | $662 - $716 |
| May 2, 2027 | $691 | $662 - $720 |
| May 3, 2027 | $672 | $645 - $699 |
| May 4, 2027 | $645 | $619 - $670 |
| May 5, 2027 | $552 | $523 - $580 |
| May 6, 2027 | $529 | $488 - $569 |
| May 7, 2027 | $544 | $523 - $565 |
| May 8, 2027 | $691 | $662 - $720 |
| May 9, 2027 | $546 | $523 - $569 |
| May 10, 2027 | $544 | $523 - $565 |
| May 11, 2027 | $546 | $523 - $568 |
| May 12, 2027 | $552 | $523 - $580 |
| May 13, 2027 | $531 | $510 - $552 |
| May 14, 2027 | $513 | $457 - $568 |
| May 15, 2027 | $687 | $658 - $716 |
| May 16, 2027 | $544 | $523 - $565 |
| May 17, 2027 | $506 | $449 - $562 |
| May 18, 2027 | $546 | $523 - $569 |
| May 19, 2027 | $509 | $452 - $566 |
| May 20, 2027 | $546 | $523 - $568 |
| May 21, 2027 | $546 | $523 - $569 |
| May 22, 2027 | $551 | $523 - $579 |
| May 23, 2027 | $546 | $523 - $568 |
| May 24, 2027 | $509 | $448 - $569 |
| May 25, 2027 | $544 | $523 - $565 |
| May 26, 2027 | $546 | $523 - $568 |
| May 27, 2027 | $529 | $488 - $569 |
| May 28, 2027 | $544 | $523 - $565 |
| May 29, 2027 | $546 | $523 - $568 |
| May 30, 2027 | $546 | $523 - $569 |
| May 31, 2027 | $542 | $523 - $561 |
| Jun 1, 2027 | $545 | $522 - $568 |
| Jun 2, 2027 | $546 | $523 - $569 |
| Jun 3, 2027 | $567 | $523 - $611 |
| Jun 4, 2027 | $569 | $523 - $614 |
| Jun 5, 2027 | $571 | $523 - $619 |
| Jun 6, 2027 | $567 | $523 - $611 |
| Jun 7, 2027 | $523 | $433 - $612 |
| Jun 8, 2027 | $567 | $520 - $613 |
| Jun 9, 2027 | $567 | $523 - $611 |
| Jun 10, 2027 | $527 | $440 - $614 |
| Jun 11, 2027 | $569 | $523 - $615 |
| Jun 12, 2027 | $567 | $523 - $611 |
| Jun 13, 2027 | $569 | $523 - $614 |
| Jun 14, 2027 | $565 | $519 - $610 |
| Jun 15, 2027 | $520 | $429 - $611 |
| Jun 16, 2027 | $525 | $432 - $618 |
| Jun 17, 2027 | $569 | $523 - $615 |
| Jun 18, 2027 | $567 | $523 - $611 |
| Jun 19, 2027 | $569 | $523 - $614 |
| Jun 20, 2027 | $571 | $523 - $619 |
| Jun 21, 2027 | $519 | $432 - $606 |
| Jun 22, 2027 | $566 | $520 - $611 |
| Jun 23, 2027 | $569 | $523 - $615 |
| Jun 24, 2027 | $528 | $445 - $611 |
| Jun 25, 2027 | $569 | $523 - $614 |
| Jun 26, 2027 | $569 | $523 - $615 |
| Jun 27, 2027 | $567 | $523 - $611 |
| Jun 28, 2027 | $569 | $523 - $614 |
| Jun 29, 2027 | $569 | $523 - $615 |
| Jun 30, 2027 | $567 | $523 - $611 |
| Jul 1, 2027 | $569 | $523 - $614 |
| Jul 2, 2027 | $569 | $523 - $615 |
| Jul 3, 2027 | $718 | $662 - $773 |
| Jul 4, 2027 | $571 | $523 - $618 |
| Jul 5, 2027 | $528 | $441 - $614 |
| Jul 6, 2027 | $567 | $523 - $611 |
| Jul 7, 2027 | $569 | $523 - $614 |
| Jul 8, 2027 | $546 | $476 - $615 |
| Jul 9, 2027 | $718 | $662 - $773 |
| Jul 10, 2027 | $720 | $662 - $778 |
| Jul 11, 2027 | $529 | $443 - $614 |
Observed sample summaries are historical price observations, not guaranteed availability.
Our review
Overall ratingB
Alila Shanghai is a five-star urban resort in the Jing'an district, transformed from a former Four Seasons into a minimalist Zen oasis. Reviewers consistently praise its stunning contemporary design, spacious rooms, and exceptional personal butler service. However, guests frequently note frustrating technical issues, such as noisy air conditioning and unreliable room automation, alongside uneven service at the front desk.
Best for
- Design Enthusiasts — The hotel features an exquisite visual concept, high-quality materials, and a calming atmosphere that leaves guests in awe of the interiors.
- Hyatt Loyalists — As Alila's first urban resort in China, it offers a high-end, secluded retreat that aligns perfectly with the expectations of World of Hyatt members.
- Wellness Seekers — Guests can enjoy unique wellness programs, including morning sound therapy sessions with Tibetan singing bowls, alongside a superb indoor pool and spa.
Not ideal for
- Light Sleepers — Persistent low-frequency hums from the ventilation system and limited temperature controls can disrupt sleep, requiring the use of provided earplugs.
- Late-Night Revelers — The hotel's bars and restaurants close by 11:00 PM, making it less suitable for those seeking vibrant nightlife after midnight.
Rating breakdown
- A-Location — Situated in the prestigious Jing'an district close to West Nanjing Road metro, though the entrance corridor is somewhat dark and hard to find.
- B-Rooms — Spacious and beautifully designed with large bathtubs, but marred by noisy climate control and confusing light switches.
- A-Service — Exceptional and highly responsive personal butler service via WeChat, contrasted by cold and sometimes condescending front desk staff.
- B+Dining — Outstanding à la carte breakfasts and a destination Chinese restaurant, though coffee is limited to capsule machines.
- A-Facilities — Features a stylish spa, a modern fitness center, a picturesque rooftop garden, and unique morning sound therapy workshops.
- B+Value — Offers generous room sizes and premium amenities like complimentary minibar drinks, though technical flaws slightly impact the overall value.
Verdict
Alila Shanghai is an excellent choice for design-focused travellers, couples, and business guests who appreciate a peaceful, aesthetic retreat with attentive butler service. It is not recommended for light sleepers sensitive to air conditioning noise or those who expect flawless, warm service at the reception desk.
8–14 days in advance
Across observed booking windows, median prices range from $470 to $489. The spread is modest, so treat this as a directional signal rather than a strict rule.
Booking window medians
31,658 price checks - high confidenceBest check-in day
10% spreadCompared with Shanghai
Its observed median is 70% above the Shanghai city median.
See the Shanghai timing chartFrequently asked questions
How much does Alila Shanghai cost per night?
Observed nightly medians for Alila Shanghai center on $574, ranging from $437 on the cheapest dates to $922 at the peak.
Is Alila Shanghai cheaper last-minute or in advance?
Neither clearly wins: the 90+ days median of $482 and the 0–1 days median of $478 differ by less than 5%.
Is Alila Shanghai cheaper on weekdays than on weekends?
Yes: Sunday–Thursday check-ins show a $474 median per night, against $506 for Friday and Saturday nights. The cheapest check-in day has been Monday.
What is the cheapest time of year to stay at Alila Shanghai?
Over the next year, February looks cheapest with nightly medians around $501, while November peaks at around $711.
When is Alila Shanghai most expensive?
The highest nightly median observed over the next year is $922, around October 14. By booking window, prices peak at a $489 median when booked 31–60 days before check-in.
How does Alila Shanghai compare with Shanghai hotel prices?
Its $574 observed median runs 70% above the Shanghai city median of $337.
Shanghai
500 Weihai Rd, Jing'an District, Shanghai, 200041, China