The Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai is located on Meihua Road in Pudong New District. The associated Himalayas Center is an emerging cultural and arts hub in Shanghai, encompassing the 1,100-seat Da Guan Theatre, the Himalayas Museum, a large shopping mall, and a 5,000-square-meter rooftop garden. It is adjacent to the Shanghai New International Expo Center, Thumb Plaza, 96 Plaza, Shanghai Oriental Art Center, and the APAC Plaza shopping mall.
Compared to other listed hotels, the Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel is relatively remote, but it is only a 10-minute walk from the Maglev station. Guests can take the Maglev train and reach Pudong Airport in just seven minutes. The hotel is also only a 24-minute drive from Shanghai Disneyland, making travel and leisure more convenient.
The hotel’s exterior was designed by world-renowned architect Arata Isozaki, who also designed the Barcelona Olympic Stadium and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. The interior design was undertaken by KCA International, the same company that successfully crafted Jumeirah Group’s other iconic building, the Burj Al Arab in Dubai. Its unique and striking design makes the hotel a landmark in Pudong, Shanghai.
The hotel offers a total of 403 rooms, with the main room types being Superior Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Executive Grand Deluxe Rooms, and Deluxe Suites, all of which are over 40 square meters in size. The rooms are elegantly decorated with hardwood floors paired with custom-made dark wood furniture, creating a more refined and dignified ambiance. Additionally, the hotel offers family rooms, conference and banquet facilities, and basic business services.
Like The PuLi Hotel Shanghai, the price on the official booking platform shows a price difference of nearly 300 RMB between single and double occupancy, which is not seen on major travel websites, so guests should be aware when booking. The base room rates currently fluctuate above 1,500 RMB.
Most noteworthy is the hotel’s Shang-High Cuisine restaurant, which has been awarded a Michelin one-star rating for two consecutive years. Other dining options include Arte Cafe & Lounge, GRILL ROOM, J-Mix, and the LOBBY LOUNGE, offering a variety of local and international cuisines such as coffee, barbecue, and Japanese dishes. However, breakfast is relatively expensive and not very cost-effective. The hotel also provides facilities such as an indoor swimming pool, a Life Fitness Centre, and the Talise Spa. Service staff attitudes are generally average.