Aerotel Shanghai Wins Dual Honors as Plaza Premium Group Leads the Way in Airport Hospitality
Plaza Premium Group (PPG), the global leader in integrated, 360-degree airport hospitality experiences and passenger service solutions, is proud to announce that Aerotel Shanghai, its in-terminal hotel at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, has received two of China’s most prestigious hotel industry awards, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to elevating the airport experience as it continues to set new benchmarks into 2026.
Celebrating Two Major Achievements
Aerotel Shanghai has been recognized among the “Top 10 Newly Opened Charming Hotels” at the 20th International Hotel Platinum Award, organized by the International Hotel Forum Organization. Widely regarded as one of the most authoritative accolade in China’s hotel industry and endorsed by the United Nations World Tourism Organization and the Pacific Asia Travel Association, this award represents the highest honor in the sector, anchoring the Group’s exceptional hospitality standards and its mission to Make Travel Better by delivering comfort and convenience at every stage of the airport journey.
Adding to this milestone, Aerotel Shanghai has also received the “2025 Best Hotel Partner Award” from Toptown International Travel Service Co., Ltd., a leading travel agency established in 2000 with a strong track record in China’s tourism sector. This recognition celebrates a long-standing partnership that strengthens the tourism supply chain and underscores Aerotel’s role as a trusted collaborator in China’s travel landscape.
Comfort Inside the Terminal
Located on the 6th and 7th floors of Terminal 2 at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Aerotel Shanghai offers 82 rooms with private bathrooms and flexible hourly booking options—ideal for transit, departure, or arrival passengers. Guests can choose from Premier and Deluxe categories, including rooms with runway views for an immersive airport experience. Just steps from security checkpoints, Aerotel makes travel seamless and stress-free from inside the terminal.
Aerotel Worldwide
Plaza Premium Group’s hotel brand, Aerotel, is the world’s largest chain of in-terminal airport hotels, created to deliver innovative, human-led solutions that transform airport stays into seamless experiences. Since its inception in 2016, the brand has grown to operate 11 strategic locations worldwide, including London, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Jeddah, Muscat, Qingdao, Cebu, Rio de Janeiro, Madrid, and Shanghai—with more openings on the horizon. The next property, Aerotel Muscat (landside), is slated to open in early 2026, continuing the Group’s mission to make travel more comfortable and enjoyable for passengers across the globe.
Aerotel’s list of accolades continues to grow, with recent awards including:
– Aerotel Muscat – Oman’s Leading Airport Hotel (World Travel Awards Middle East, 2020–2025)
– Aerotel Kuala Lumpur – Gold Circle Award by Agoda, recognizing superior value and world-class
service
– Aerotel Singapore – Airport Hotel of the Year (TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards – Asia, 2025)
Booking Channels: Visit the official website for reservations and further information https://www.myaerotel.com/zh-cn or search for the WeChat mini-programme “Smart Traveller” to get real-time room availability and special offers.
PLAZA PREMIUM GROUP
Plaza Premium Group (PPG) is the global leader in integrated airport hospitality and passenger service solutions, operating the largest network of airport lounges worldwide and offering a 360-degree airport hospitality experience with 14 brands under its portfolio, operating in 150 countries across 600 international and domestic airports and serving 30 million passengers annually. With a mission to Make Travel Better, the group introduced the world’s first independent airport lounge concept in 1998. Plaza Premium Lounge, Plaza Premium First – award-winning airport lounges, Aerotel – the world’s largest airport transit hotel chain, Refreshhh by Aerotel, ALLWAYS – airport passenger services, airport dining concepts, Smart Traveller – innovative digital experience and rewards platform, and One Travel Experience Ecosystem (OneTECO), the group is at the forefront of transforming airport experiences for the better through innovative and human-led solutions. PPG’s commitment extends beyond its brands, as it also provides lounge management and hospitality solutions to leading airlines, alliances, and corporations worldwide. Plaza Premium Group has over 177 accolades, demonstrating its exceptional achievements and commitment to service excellence. Notably, the group has received the prestigious “World’s Best Independent Airport Lounge” award at the World Airline Awards by Skytrax for nine consecutive years from 2016 to 2025. With a team of over 7,000 dedicated professionals worldwide, and through a continuous pursuit of innovation and excellence, the group is experiencing exponential growth globally.
To learn more: https://www.plazapremiumgroup.com
