Best Family Hotels in Shanghai in 2026

About this list

With children, the useful question is not the city’s “best hotel,” but beds, a play space, and how far you will travel each day. In Shanghai a hotel by Shanghai Disney Resort and a city base are different trips: the park is far from the Bund and Yu Garden. Before you pay, confirm the category, a cot, and play-area access in writing. Ratings on this page are as of August 22, 2026 and can change. Check the price for your dates.

Hotel details

1. 

   1 rank

   Kerry Hotel Pudong Shanghai

   Huamu, Pudong

   9.8/10

   5,873 reviews

   Why it works for families

   The official site confirms an Indoor Kids Adventure Zone, Questers family rooms, and a children’s pool at Kerry Sports. The hotel sits by Kerry Parkside, Century Park, and a metro line 7 station.

   Highlights

   • Indoor Kids Adventure Zone
   • Questers family rooms
   • Children’s pool and Kerry Sports

   What to consider

   This is Huamu in Pudong, not the Bund or Yu Garden. Adventure Zone access and K20 activities depend on the rate; K20 is listed for Saturday and Sunday only. Connecting rooms must be requested separately.

   See rates and reviews

2. 

   2 rank

   Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone

   International Tourism and Resorts Zone, Pudong

   9/10

   395 reviews

   Why it works for families

   Family balcony rooms, about 900 metres from Shanghai Disney Resort, and a complimentary shuttle to the park and Pudong Airport. There is a family room and a kids’ club.

   Highlights

   • About 900 metres from Shanghai Disney Resort
   • Complimentary park and PVG shuttle
   • Family balcony rooms

   What to consider

   The hotel is about 19 kilometres from the city centre, so it is a poor base for daily Bund walks. Book the family balcony category explicitly and confirm a shuttle seat in advance.

   See rates and reviews

3. 

   3 rank

   Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

   Lujiazui, Pudong

   9.8/10

   22,529 reviews

   Why it works for families

   Official pages describe connecting Pu Xiao Xiang rooms with a family set-up for families with two or more children. The hotel sits in Lujiazui by the Oriental Pearl Tower, with Bund and river views.

   Highlights

   • Connecting Pu Xiao Xiang rooms
   • Family-themed room set-up
   • Lujiazui with Bund views

   What to consider

   The category is aimed at families with two or more children; a different layout is needed for one child. Connecting rooms depend on availability. Disposable in-room amenities are not pre-placed.

   See rates and reviews

4. 

   4 rank

   Swissotel Grand Shanghai

   Jing’an

   9.4/10

   4,180 reviews

   Why it works for families

   The official guest-services page confirms a Kids Room: a second adjoining or connecting room with age-specific amenities, toys, and children’s bath items. Housekeeping can provide a baby cot on request. The hotel is in Jing’an by Jing’an Temple.

   Highlights

   • Kids Room through a connecting door
   • Age-specific children’s amenities
   • Jing’an and West Nanjing Road nearby

   What to consider

   The Kids Room is a second room rather than one large family unit, and the request is subject to availability. Guest-floor lifts need a room key. The hotel has announced phased driveway works at the main entrance.

   See rates and reviews

5. 

   5 rank

   The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai

   West Nanjing Road, Jing’an

   9.8/10

   12,311 reviews

   Why it works for families

   Ritz Kids Night Safari includes an in-room tent and seasonal activities such as a scavenger hunt and Little Hotelier. The hotel occupies Shanghai Centre on West Nanjing Road, near Jing’an Temple and People’s Square.

   Highlights

   • Ritz Kids Night Safari programme
   • Seasonal children’s activities
   • West Nanjing Road and Shanghai Centre

   What to consider

   This is a downtown business hotel, not an indoor play park. Ritz Kids needs to be requested in advance. The outdoor pool is closed from November 2025 until summer 2026.

   See rates and reviews

6. 

   6 rank

   The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong

   Lujiazui, Pudong

   9.8/10

   11,006 reviews

   Why it works for families

   Ritz Kids Night Safari includes an in-room tent and must be reserved in advance. The hotel occupies Shanghai IFC in Lujiazui, beside the Oriental Pearl Tower and close to the Bund.

   Highlights

   • Ritz Kids Night Safari programme
   • Family room
   • Lujiazui, IFC, and the Bund nearby

   What to consider

   This is a high-rise hotel in the financial district, not a property with a large play zone. Night Safari is a separate paid programme by advance reservation, not a default kids’ club.

   See rates and reviews

How to choose

Decide first whether the trip is built around Shanghai Disney Resort or the city. Courtyard sits in the tourism zone by the park and is far from the Bund and Yu Garden. Kerry is practical for Century Park and metro line 7, but it is not the old town. For daily Lujiazui walks, Pudong Shangri-La and The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong are closer. For Jing’an and West Nanjing Road, choose Swissotel or Portman. Before paying, ask the hotel to confirm the category, connecting rooms, a cot, play-area access, and age rules in writing.

Frequently asked questions

More guides for this city

• Best Hotels in Shanghai for Couples in 2026
• Best Hotels in Quiet Shanghai Neighborhoods in 2026
• Best Hotels in Central Shanghai in 2026
• Shanghai French Concession