Hyatt Hotels Corporation | Officially Opened its first Thompson Hotel in Asia, Located in Shanghai, China

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, American multinational hospitality company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois has officially opened its first Thompson hotel in Asia, located in Shanghai, sprawling city on China’s central coast, a vibrant metropolis with a mix of historic architecture and futuristic skyscrapers, a world’s class shopping destination and major hub for culture, finance and technology, often called the “Magic City” or “Paris of the East” for its dynamic international feel of old and new.

The Thompson Shanghai Expo is situated in Shanghai’s World Expo area near Huangpu River, a key development zone in the Pudong New Area that was the site of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo and features the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, the Shanghai Expo Cultural Park, the Mercedes - Benz - Arena, the World Expo Museum and the China Art Museum.  

Today this district continues to be developed into a modern public activity zone with a focus on public activities, hosting modern services, high - end cultural industries, a green waterfront and known for its business, cultural and event venues.

The hotel is part of the Expo Place, a commercial complex that includes art, retail, and leisure facilities along the riverfront and is designed by Chicago - based Goettsch Partners (GP) with interiors by SilverFox Studios from Singapore. The architecture includes a curved tower with a glass façade, while the interior design draws inspiration from the Expo 2010 Shanghai pavilions.

The hotel features 254 rooms and suites and three dining options include BAOBAO Lounge, which offers a social atmosphere with a menu of steamed delicacies and local beverages, The Fishermen’s Pavilion serving regional cuisine from the Yangtze River Delta, with a focus on seafood and freshwater fish and TOTS, located on the 20th floor, featuring a bar,  outdoor dining, and cabanas, offering a variety of drinks, tapas, and live entertainment.

The Thompson Shanghai Expo provides eight event venues, including Thompson Hall, a large ballroom with a capacity of up to 1.150 guests, The Oval, another venue, is designed for creative gatherings, and other meeting rooms with natural light and modern technology. 

The establishment is part of Thompson Hotels an upper - upscale, boutique lifestlyle hotel brand owned by Hyatt, known for its stylish properties that blend local culture with design and culinary experiences.

In celebration of the opening, guests booking through Hyatt.com and the World of Hyatt APP by November 30, 2025, can participate in curated cultural programs. World of Hyatt members can earn 500 Bonus Points for qualifying nights at the hotel until January 31, 2026.

Link 
https://www.hyatt.com/thompson-hotels/shath-thompson-shanghai-expo
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