Shangri-La Hotel, Hongqiao Airport, Shanghai and Traders Hotel, Hongqiao Airport, Shanghai officially opened in the core area of the Hongqiao Transportation Hub. The Hongqiao project marks Shangri-La Group’s further expansion of its market layout in Shanghai through a dual-brand strategy, and also serves as a key initiative for the Group to help enhance Shanghai’s international exchange environment. As the Group’s fifth hotel project in Shanghai and the refreshed launch of the Traders brand, the dual-brand hotels in Hongqiao take full advantage of the transportation hub’s air-rail intermodal convenience, radiating the one-hour economic and living circle of the Yangtze River Delta. With “luxury experience + efficient service” as its dual engines, they accurately meet the needs of diverse customer groups.

“We are honored to celebrate the arrival of the CIIE with the opening of our dual-brand hotels in Hongqiao. We strive to create the ‘most beautiful service window’ with our heartfelt Asian-style hospitality, demonstrating Shangri-La Group’s long-term commitment to supporting Shanghai’s economic development and the national strategy of Yangtze River Delta Integration,” said Mr. Derek Tong, Chief Marketing Officer of Shangri-La Group and Chief Executive Officer for China. “The dual-brand hotels at Hongqiao Airport represent an important milestone in our multi-dimensional innovation. We have not only achieved the coordinated operation of the ‘luxury + efficiency’ dual-engine strategy, but also raised the standard of accommodation services at the Hongqiao International Hub. Meanwhile, the refreshed launch of the Traders brand, featuring a tech-savvy and efficient approach, opens a new paradigm for our continuous innovation in business travel experiences.”

 

The dual-brand Shangri-La and Traders hotels not only accommodate the large volume of business travelers in the Yangtze River Delta region, but also redefine the hub accommodation experience. From here, guests can easily access downtown Shanghai, or reach major cities such as Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Nanjing in approximately one hour, enabling efficient business and leisure trips with multiple cities visited in a single day. Featured dining options, represented by “Xiang Ju Jiangnanzao,” have become popular among local diners and memorable culinary destinations for travelers. In addition, the hotels are equipped with diverse spaces and premium banquet services for large-scale conferences and high-end weddings, establishing a new landmark for meetings and banquets in the Hongqiao Hub area.

Shangri-La Hotel, Hongqiao Airport, Shanghai features 91 luxurious guest rooms, designed with a Shanghai-style aesthetic and an open layout. Each room is equipped with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows with 4-layer soundproof glass, offering dynamic views of aircraft takeoffs and landings intertwined with the urban skyline. All rooms come with exclusive Horizon Club benefits, from customized breakfasts in the morning to turn-down service in the evening, infusing Shangri-La’s classic luxury into the busy airport accommodation experience. The heated swimming pool and well-equipped fitness center provide a rare opportunity for physical and mental relaxation during travel.

 

Xiang Ju Jiangnanzao inherits the legacy of “Jiangnanzao,” a Michelin-starred and Black Pearl two-diamond Chinese restaurant under Shangri-La. It creates a new interpretation of Jiangsu and Zhejiang cuisines with a “New Jiangnan” concept, complementing the “Huai-Yue Cuisine Fusion” concept of Xiang Ju Jiangnanzao at Shangri-La The Qiantan, Shanghai, forming a culinary network from Pudong to Puxi. The restaurant is led by Chef Yang Xiaohu, a Michelin-starred chef with over 20 years of professional experience, and advised by Chef Hou Xinqin, Regional Executive Chinese Chef of the Group. It presents nine culinary styles inspired by the seasonal ingredients of Jiangnan. From exquisite Huaiyang dishes to rich local Shanghai flavors, and from elegant Hangzhou cuisine to fresh Taizhou delicacies, the restaurant showcases innovative craftsmanship while inheriting traditions. Xiang Ju Jiangnanzao’s “Famous Bento Box” allows signature dishes to be packed and taken directly on board, ensuring delicious food accompanies even the busiest journeys.

The hotel’s unique appeal for meetings and banquets stems not only from its location advantage, but also from its nearly 3,000 square meters of banquet space. Among them, the Shangri-La Grand Ballroom stands out with its 7-meter ceiling height, naturally lit foyer, and built-in LED screens, exuding grandeur. The Traders Ballroom, on the other hand, focuses on flexible combinations, suitable for quick transitions between conference and banquet layouts. Meanwhile, the National Exhibition and Convention Center is within easy reach, allowing the hotel to serve as an extended venue and provide integrated accommodation and conference convenience for organizers and exhibitors. As a wedding venue by the runway, it easily gathers blessings from all over the world, enabling immediate honeymoon trips. The wedding menus crafted by Xiang Ju Jiangnanzao add wonderful flavors to the happy moments.

The refreshed launch of the Traders brand breaks the limitation of traditional business travel that prioritizes speed over experience. Tech-enabled services create a new paradigm for the new generation of business travelers, achieving a delicate balance between efficiency and enjoyment. The tech-savvy experience begins upon arrival. Shangri-La Group’s independently developed fast check-in/check-out system supports global passport and multi-document recognition, enabling check-in in as fast as 15 seconds. It automatically links Shangri-La Circle membership benefits and preferences, and allows self-service room upgrades or adding accompanying guests, with room numbers sent to mobile phones in real time. For check-out, guests only need to leave their room keys for automatic check-out, and can scan a QR code to obtain electronic invoices, eliminating queue waiting entirely.

 

After completing check-in, an intelligent luggage robot is ready to assist. Equipped with image positioning and laser radar to avoid obstacles, it accurately delivers luggage to the guest’s room. A coffee robot serves cyber-style hand-brewed latte art coffee on demand, adding a touch of fun to business travel life. Conference booking is equally convenient and efficient. Through Shangri-La Group’s online conference booking platform, guests can inquire, get quotes, and confirm conference spaces with one click, simplifying the traditionally complex process into a few easy steps.

 

Traders Hotel features 520 comfortable guest rooms, including “Premier Flight View Rooms” with views of aircraft takeoffs and landings, and “Executive Hub View Rooms” overlooking the bustling elevated highways. Guests staying at the hotel will receive thoughtful “Traders Privilege Benefits.” “In-Room Amenities of Choice” offers seven types of pillows and a variety of personal care products, while “All-Day F&B Service” provides portable breakfast and late-night snacks. In addition, the privilege benefits also take into account unexpected situations during travel, allowing guests to have the chance to receive hidden perks such as the “Flight Delay Support Package” and “Late Flight Sleep Kit.”

 

“Qiqi Food Market” breaks the concept of traditional on-site all-day dining restaurants in hotels, bringing together food brands from various regions. These include “Youbu Bistro” offering Lanxi-style morning tea that revives the ancient flavors of Jiangnan, signature croissants from Michelin-starred bakery “LE JARDIN de Joel Robuchon,” and “Ade Lu” recreating the braised pork rice from Taipei’s alleys. In addition, there are various options such as barbecue, pizza, healthy salads, and fresh-pressed juices, providing cost-effective light meal services for guests.

From now until December 22, 2025, exclusive opening experience offers for the dual-brand hotels are available:

For more details and reservations, please call (86 21) 2238 7888 or visit the hotel’s official website at https://www.shangri-la.com/cn/shanghai/tradershongqiaoairport/offers/.

Shangri-La Group is a globally renowned developer, owner, and manager of hotels and real estate investments. Its business covers hotels, office buildings, commercial properties, serviced apartments, and residences. Other key business areas of the Group include hotel management services and developable property development. Currently, the Group owns and manages over 100 Shangri-La hotels, Shangri-La Signatures, Kerry Hotels, JEN Hotels, and Traders Hotels across more than 75 destinations worldwide. With its roots in Asia, Shangri-La Group has numerous hotel and mixed-use projects in the pipeline, located in regions such as Australia, Mainland China, and Japan. For more information, please visit https://www.shangri-la.com/cn/group/.