Hotel Details

Just got back from shanghai 9-12-09 was wondering if the hotel looked like in the pictures,Yes it does very clean modern Hotel- was looking for a Hotel near subway and major attractions for a good price--this is it- famous Nanging shopping area-3-4 traffic lights over when we arrived at the airport- (pudong)you could take a taxi to hotel or have a taxi take u to the nearest subway -pick up a map @ airport(free) have Hotel address and have them translate it in Chinese at airpot- and mark it on the map--so no matter which transport u pick- u just have to show the map to someone- -The HOTEL very clean- beautiful hotel- rooms are big- and very clean--bathrooms and a bsth tub and seperate shower-- -has safe in room(free)-- Buffet breakfast not included in my price--but was worth paying for - it was big spread american BF or Chinese- eggs made to order- if you take a tour- some may include lunch and lunch may be 11:30 so u may not want to eat a big BF unless u don;t want to take a change on what u will be eating for lunch- - everyone was helpful and nice at hotel-- OUTSIDE Hotel is local shopping many small stores- business busy area- which is nice-- no construction around area - if u walk 10-15 )to the river to see the bunt thats were the contruction is 0cannot get across-- there were people selling tickets to the river criuse

Type:GettingAround Distance: Requires transportation

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Hotel to Pudong airport--- TAXI about 30-45 min

I was somewhat hesitant about booking the hotel based on one of the reviews, however the review turned out to be unfounded. The value for the price is a bargain. My room had an excellent view of the Pearl so enjoying a quiet evening was very memorable. The hotel is within walking distance of several attractions including line 2 of the subway so moving around the city is convenient. If you prefer taxi's, the staff was always very helpful in having one ready for you. I would highly recommended staying here while in Shanghai.

Checked in January 9th 2008. Room is standard size. Carpet is nasty. Odd stains on some of the furniture. Neighborhood at night seems dicey. This may have been a 4 star hotel once...but I think it at best a 3 star....and that is only true if you have had a few drinks before checking in. T.V. says it has certain English channels like CNN, ESPN, HBO etc....but they are not working. Only Chinese channels seem to be working. Bed is hard as a rock...which I like, but not everyone does. Pillows are o.k., climate control is o.k. 24 hour internet access cost 100 RMB a day, which is about $15 u.s. I will have additional information after the sun comes up and I will report back how the area looks in daylight.

The Good: Very reasonable priced hotel, blocks away from Nanjing Road East and subway station, get the room without the breakfast.. Wonderful street food available within a block of the hotel. Experience a real Shanghai neighborhood around the hotel. Wonderful Chinese food at the fancy restaurant on the 4th floor. Comfortable room and supportive bed. Two blocks away from Qipu Road, cheap shopping area. Needing improvement: Room carpet needs a good cleaning. Lots and lots of weddings booked for the hotel's restaurants. So if you want to eat at the hotel, some nights you will be out of luck. Beware of internet charges that are difficult to understand. Make sure you carry the hotel's taxi card, most taxi drivers don't know where the hotel is located.

Spent 3 nights. Very pleased right from the start. Staff is more than willing to help with any problems you might have, including taxis, check in was a breeze, also finding entertainment and different venues was so easy. Room's were clean, neat, large enough to fit a small army and loaded with all the regular amenities. The only things i could have asked for was that fabric softener be used on the towels and that the massage prices in the hotel would be a little more reasonable. Other than that I would definitely stay in this hotel again. PS it's neighbor is the Yuyuan gardens and a 10 minute walk from Nanjing Road and 15 from the French Concession. RIght in the middle of everything. Also very secure, you can't reach the rooms of the hotel via the elevator without a key. Plus Staff work 24/7 to make you feel at home.

Type:Area Attractions Distance: Short walk from hotel

World Expo Exhibit

The 2010 world expo is going to be held in Shanghai. They have a wonderful exhibit of the planned events in the Housing and Planning Museum near the Art Museum. About a 10 minute walk. Very interesting stuff.