In the competitive Shanghai hotel marketplace, the 5 star Okura Garden ranks far below many other hotels of similiar class. The hotel suffers from being older and not as fresh as other properties in the city. The room was clean, contained all the amenities that you would expect in a 5 star hotel, and had a helpful staff. But, the... more

We were at the Okura Garden during a week long business event. The hotel staff was very accomodating and helpful. The rooms were nice, clean, and well supplied. The Rose Garden restaraunt was adequate for breakfast. We enjoyed the local suggestions made by the concierge staff and they were very helpful in calling cabs and making arrangements for attractions. One... more

I like this quaint hotel for its preservation of the old French Club building, which has become most of the lobby and some of the shops and coffee house. The restoration was sensitively done, which shows through the details of the neo-classical style architecture and the decor choices e.g. the chandeliers, the tiles and marble used etc etc. You will... more

The Okura´s entrance is an architectural landmark in a very nice garden in a good area of Shanghai. The lobby is very well appointed and it is a pleasant place to be. Room was very clean all around, comfortable if a touch small and a bit dated. My TV was a very old Hitachi, I mean really old, almost a... more

Not a bad spot and recommended to me by a well travelled Japanese friend. In my case, the stay involved an overnighter after a 3 week business trip in China and so I appreciated the calm and cleanliness of the rooms, the view of the gardens - especially watching the people exercise in the morning, tea in the lobby lounge,... more

The Okura Garden Hotel is top notch. The lobby area and public rooms are in the old French Club, which was the social center for the French expatriates living in the old French Concession. They have been beautifully restored, especially the lobby lounge. There is a lovely garden, actually a small private park, in front of the hotel. The hotel... more

The Okura is in a 1920's ish building, which is located in the French Concession area of Shanghai. The lobby area is well maintained and has a nice historic feel to it. The hotel seems to target Japanese business travelers and the tour bus set. The rooms were only so so. For the price, I expected much more. But then... more

I have stayed at this hotel 2 years ago and did again recently when my usual choice in Shanghai is unavailable. I was booked into one of the renovated rooms and was pleasantly surprised. The renovated has a new furnishing and bathroom. The bathroom is excellent. Plenty of bright lights and very large shower area. The water pressure of the... more

Stayed for five days in March and was very pleased. The hotel was undergoing renovation on three floors but did not impact us in any way. Our room was a bit dated but well appointed and comfortable. The bath was great and one of the best showers I have had in a hotel. Concierge staff was very helpful and knowledgeable.... more