We booked at Shanghai Grand Hyatt Hotel in advance via a travel agency for a 3-day stay and were able to secure an excellent rate. It was off-season, so we paid the Grand Room (which I think is their standard room) around Php8,000+ a night (US$170). The original room rate is Php 15,000+ (around US$320).

The Grand room opens into a small hallway with minibar on the right side.



And the hallway opens up into the bedroom with floor to ceiling windows. 

 

For a 5-star hotel, I wasn't expecting to see a 25" ordinary TV.



Our room offers spectacular views of the Huang Pu River and Pudong skyline.

I thought the bathroom has only one possible entrance/exit until HB had a grand time playing a role as Criss Angel. hahaha... I was very puzzled when he entered into the bathroom and exited through the hallway. I just couldn't believe what I saw, I asked him many times, but he insisted that what he did was magic. Thus, I explored the bathroom and discovered an oversized "double-sided closet" accessible from both sides. Hah, i got him! :))

For our buffet breakfast, we sampled European and Shanghainese dishes at Grand Café located on the 53rd floor next to the lobby. Though the selection wasn't as extensive as some of other buffets we had, I was impressed with their service and the quality of the food they served.

We also received a free box of chocolate. In each bite I could taste wine, the flavor was intense and long-lasting. Now I'm salivating!

Overall, we had a wonderful stay at the Shanghai Grand Hyatt Hotel. Check-out took us only 5 minutes. It was as smooth as ice.