Radisson hotel opens at Shanghai Stadium

Article posted by Coliseum, June 2^nd, 2025

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The Radisson Blu Hotel has opened at Shanghai Stadium in in the heart of Xujiahui Sports Park in China.

Radisson said the Radisson Blu Hotel, Shanghai Stadium is ideally situated in a renowned sports and cultural exchange hub in Shanghai.

Nestled within this expansive urban oasis that integrates sports, culture and leisure, the hotel provides diverse accommodation options for performances, events, sports enthusiasts, and city explorers.

The 72,000-capacity Shanghai Stadium is a football-specific stadium in Shanghai, China. Between 2009 and 2019 the stadium hosted home matches of the Chinese Super League (the highest level of the Chinese football league system) team Shanghai SIPG and serves as the current home of the Chinese Super League team Shanghai Shenhua F.C. since 2023.

The World Air Sports Federation (FAI) recently announced that the first ever FAI World Drone Soccer Championships (WDSC) will take place at the stadium from November 15^th-18^th, 2025.

The Xujiahui Sports Park, formerly known as the Shanghai Sports Center, is a park and sports complex in the Xuhui District of Shanghai, China, encompassing buildings like the Shanghai Indoor Stadium, the Shanghai Swimming Center and the Shanghai Stadium. It is now being transformed into a vibrant, open urban space.

The new hotel features 208 modern and comfortable rooms and suites, occupying floors 6 to 12 of Shanghai Stadium, with sizes ranging from 38 to 200 square meters.

Guests can choose from stadium-facing rooms, which provide an unparalleled viewing experience for sporting events and live performances, or park-facing rooms which offer a tranquil retreat overlooking the lush greenery of Xujiahui Sports Park.

Whether visiting for business, leisure, or supporting their favorite athletes, guests will find an ideal stay tailored to their needs at Radisson Blu Hotel, Shanghai Stadium.

James Wang, Vice President, Jin Jiang Radisson Hotels, said: “As a globally connected metropolis and a center of innovation, Shanghai has always been a key market in our strategic expansion.

“The grand opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Shanghai Stadium further strengthens the presence of Radisson Blu brand in the Yangtze River Delta region. In cooperation with JUSS Sports, we are blending Radisson Blu’s signature hospitality with the city’s dynamic sports culture to curate an exceptional experience for global business travelers, event participants, and wellness-focused guests.”

Radisson Blu Hotel, Shanghai Stadium boasts nearly 1,000 square meters of versatile meetings and events spaces, featuring the spacious 445-square-meter Olympia Ballroom and six multi-functional meeting rooms ranging from 35 to 114 square meters.

Embodying the spirit of sports and well-being, Radisson Blu Hotel, Shanghai Stadium features a state-of-the-art fitness center equipped with a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, multifunctional workout facilities, and a 25-meter fully transparent temperature-controlled swimming pool for urbanites who pursue a high-quality and healthy lifestyle.

Davide Pesenato, General Manager of Radisson Blu Hotel, Shanghai Stadium, said: “We are very honored to introduce the latest addition to the Radisson Blu brand in this vibrant area of Shanghai.

“From thoughtfully designed spaces and premier facilities to outstanding services, the hotel is committed to bringing a personalized and local experience for guests to create unforgettable memories at events, business meetings or cultural activities.”

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