Shanghai Hotel Guide

Is the staff at the Hilton really "very hostile"? What type of problem did you run into with them?

Dave, just in case you weren't being sarcastic I think he means "hospitable" :-) Why would the Hilton be his favorite place to stay if it had a hostile staff? But you were probably being sarcastic :-D

David

Ops. I meant Hospitable. :-) Don't get scared. I have corrected the typo. Thanks Dav and David to help me point it out.

Hi there.

Would you please provide some resources for renting an apartment in Shanghai. I happen to know that my company is located in Bund Center as yours. Which area do you recommend to live in? My budget for renting is around RMB700 or around RMB 1500 if sharing with a friend.

Thank you in advance!

Also worth mentioning:

The Okura Garden Hotel and (lao) Jin Jiang ?especially now that the later has finished renovating the north building.

Any good hotel to recommend ? Budget about RMB400 per night. Within walking distance to Nanjing Road and The Bund. Thank you.

On my first vist to Shanghai in January,2003 ,I stay at Pacific Hotel at People Square.The building was very beautiful,especially it's small lobby.The location was perfect for a first timer. I booked it via sinohotel.com with gave a very good discount and no advance payment was required.

I wish Mr. Jian Shuo Wang could find a way to let us edit our mispelling :P

Hi Wang Jian Shuo,

I am going to visit Shanghai soon. I am also interested in exploring local job opportunities.

Could you please let me know, what are some of the best website to find Shanghai job postings? Exactly how Shanghai professionals find jobs? How foreign firms conduct recruiting in Shanghai? Do they
1)direct hire; or
2)Use headhunter; or
3)Go through China government employment agency?

Many thanks.

To Jane:

most white collars in shanghai are finding jobs in the following websites:
1) http://www.51job.com
2) http://www.zhaopin.com/ (AMAIK, Microsoft's business unites in the mainland, including GTEC and MS PRC, posts job descriptions in this website)
3) www.chinahr.com

i m afraid headhunters focus more on executives and managers.

if you have friends working in shanghai for big companies, such as ibm, general motor, unilever, blah blah, they will bring you information on open positions from time to time. this is an important channel.

www.ctrip.com has cheap deals on all the Shanghai hotels. The Ramada is a good deal I think. It is located on Nanjing road, a block or 2 away from People's Square and both the #1 and #2 metro.

Hi MVM, Wang Jian Shuo,
Thanks again.

does anybody know Mayfair hotel which close to the zhongshan park?

Anya, I never heard of this hotel before. The area near Zhong Shan Park is too noisy and there is not may good places to see nearby.

portman ritz carlton is not all its cracked up to be; i wouldn't say its the best hotel in shanghai. there isn't one that is really the best. there's a bunch of "better" than the rest hotels - ie; four seasons, shangrila, portman ritz carlton and grand hyatt. all of them are not of international 5 star standard as the staff are all "green" and not experienced in handling international 5 star travellers. lots of superficiality and not much real thought goes into doing what they are doing. no matter how great the hotels are in shanghai or in china for the matter, it is just not up to par compared to places like new york, london, paris or even hotels in asian countries, like thailand and singapore. long way to go before it is really "5 star" worthy. keep in mind, u get charged 5 star prices in china for 3 star service and that applies to a whole lot of areas.

Hi,

I am looking for a NOT expensive hotel near INTEX Shanghai and Shanghaimart, preferably within walking distance, or at least not a long taxi ride. Any suggestions? What's the lowest price for a decent place in that area?

Thanks in advance!

There are many NOT expensive hotel - anywhere in Shanghai and there are too many that I cannot point out the names. BTW, I don't know what INTEX mean.

I am a Malaysian. I am looking for a job in shanghai. I am a degree holder and major in banking and finance. Currently, I am working as an excutive in a financial institution in Malaysia.

I would appreciate if anyone can prove me some information and guideline.

Thank you.

have someone heard about Metropole Hotel, Shanghai? Is it nice hotel to stay for my first vacation in Shanghai?

Hi,

I am leaving for Shanghai next week with some executives from my company. They are staying at the JW Marriott hotel at Town Square. DO you know of a hotel very nearby that would be cheaper? I have looked for maps, but cannot locate where the town square is and other hotels near it.

Help would be very much appreciated!

wHERE WOULD BE THE BEST HOTELS TO STAY IN THE REGION OF LIU HAISU ART MUSEUM, 1660 HONGQIAO ROD? I NEED FIRST CLASS AND INEXPENSIVE - PERHAPS APPARTMENT HOTEL.
THANKS

can you recommend a 3/4 star hotel near the portman ritz carlton hotel in shanghai.would prefer an international chain if possible.

I am trying to find more good but cheap hotels but now, I only have one post, the Motel168. I hope I can find some time to post more.

hi subhankar ghosh, Holiday Inn is opening a branch near ritz carlton (5mins walk apart, behind CITIC Square). it's not open yet but should be soon.
hi, jianshuo, hope you don't mind i answer question for you :)

Hi. Does anyone have an opinion on the location of the Regal East International Hotel on Henshan Road? Is this a good location to be?

Thanks,

Dillon

Yes. Very good.

Please would you be so kind to find me some cheap and clean hotel or motel in Pudong area(nearest pudong swimming pool)?!
tnx for all information..

I suggest you to go to Ru Jia Hotel. There is a hotel of the chain hotel group at Pu Jiang Road, near Century Park Metro Station. http://www.homeinns.com/

hi wang jianshuo,
a great pleasure again to check your blog, i always like to come here.
this week i need to go to shanghai for work, sending out a lot of heavy files, so I need a hotel with high speed broadband internet in the room.
beste would be a cheap nice hotel of course....
any advice?
I stayed in the 168 motel last time, good value 4 money, also nice restaurants in the area, but no broadband in the room...
bye! and thank you
marije

The Novotel hotel in Pudong is very nice.

I read your comment on the question: What is the best hotel in Shanghai?
Most certainly the Ritz is a good hotel, but the all-round qualities of the St. Regis make
this hotel the best in Shanghai.

Just try out yourself. It is just better then the Ritz.

Yours,

JW de Graaf

Do you refer to St. Regis in Pudong? Why? It does not have a good location and I even didn't rank it to my top 5 list. I know very few about the hotel. Educate me about why it is good?

Hi there,

Can anybody tell me economy class good hotel (less then$50/nite) in shanghai for 3 nites.
Also I need hotel In Ningbo and Hong Kong for 1 nite each.

Try Motel168 or Jin Jiang Inn. You can get more information with an the Internet search.

Hi,

are there any Chinese/Shanghai recruiting agencies (headhunters) specializing in the placement of foreign University graduates (from Europe, USA etc.)?
Is it difficult to get a working permit for an IT job in Shanghai?

How much (USD) do the following things cost per month:

* Have a flat (>45 m^2) (suitable for western people) not too far off central Shanghai?
* Eat 2 x per day in food-stalls and restaurants (breakfast at home)?
* Attend classes to learn basic Chinese?
* Average cost of spending leisure time (going to cinema, dancing, concerts and so on)?

What is the average salary for a Java programmer (European University IT graduate) in Shanghai?
As a foreigner, is it better to work and live in Beijing instead of Shanghai?
Is Beijing less expensive than Shanghai?

Thank you.

I am going to Shanghai for 5 nights in June -its my first visit. Can you please tell me should I book the hotel before I leave for Shanghai or can I book hotel at the airport? Also,I would like to visit places like Suzhou and Hangzhou-is there any tour I can join? Can I join the tour in Shanghai or do I need to book now before I go ?

Thanks for your help

i am trying to locate the following hotels : nanjing hotel, east asia hotel (he nan zhong lu area) n metrople hotel (he nan zhong lu area near the bund. Can anyone help?

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Does anyone know about the Home Hotel in Shanghai. Opened in nov.2004. I think same building as Grand Pacific Suites, off Nanjing Rd. Can be seen at :
http://www.atreservation.com/china/home.asp

Any comments greatly appreciated

I am meeting some folks in Shanghai in March of 2006. They are staying at the HIlton but I wish to stay at the Marriott. Does anyone know which Marriott would be the closest to the Hilton and about how far from the Marriott is the Hilton (in Miles or Kilometers). Also, is there public transport between the 2?
Thanks for your help.

Could you pls let me know the name of the Area where Radisson Plaza Hotel is located and is there any others Hotels located with walking distant to Radisson Plaza...
Last year I stayed at Sofitel Pudong but seems very far to Radisson where I have to meet clients..
Thanks in advance
nouri

i am a Malaysian and i plan to visit shanghai in november, can u recommend a cheap place to stay near peopel's square? i really appreciate your help. thanks.

Hi, any idea if I can find an economical hotel in the vicinity of JW Marriott located at the Tomorrow Square in HuangPi Road.?
Thanks for the help, John

Ciao!

I will be moving to Shanghai next year, around February, and I am looking for a job in the Hotel Industry. Does anybody know about a Head Hunter specific for this field?

Thank you.

Alessandra

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hi, Jian Shuo Wang

my name is yingying, i am studying in the UK now, and i am doing the finnal year project. the project title is about the budget hotels in shanghai. I can not find any related information. so can u give me some advise and some useful information and websites.

thanks a lot

Hi

I am planning to visit Shanghai at the end of this year with my parents for 4 nights. Have you heard of this hotel Xing Yu? Is it situated in the city and shopping centre and food stall. Will you recommend this hotel?

Thank you.

I will be visiting China for the first time in March, 2006. The group I am meeting with (that has little experience in China) suggests the Royalton Hotel. Is it a reasonable place? If not, could you suggest anyplace better nearby? Thank you!

I stayed at the Grand Pacific LBO Service Apartment, inside Grand Pacific Hotel, which also houses Home Hotel (all three hotels in one) on the 29th floor top floor, quite OK, bed hard but reasonable price for location. OK clean but not spotless.
Mc Donald next door, starbucks, 10 mins to subway stn. Next to Plaza 66.

How about Pacific Luck Hotel?

I am going to go to shanghai for business and visit international exhibition on(11-14 September) about furniture I want to stay 4night please give me information about a good hotel near to this exhibition & suitable price and clean also.

Hi, Mr Wang. I'm Japanese-Korean. I speak Japanese and Korean as my mother tongue and English as well as good Mandarin. I'm looking for any chance to work at Shanghai 5 star hotel as I like service industry. If you could give me some advice how I should approach to it, I would be really great. Thank you!!!

Respected sir..
I am completed my Bsc (Hotel Management & Catering Technology) in Bharathidasan University. I am from S.India . I want find the hotel job for Abroad... if u select me please contact my mobile number 0091-9865380501

We are from Scotland, and are in Shanghai during the holiday period visiting close Chinese friends. On an evening out, we planned to meet our guests in the bar at the Peace Hotel on The Bund. We arrived first, so we waited in the bar. Our guests then phoned us to say they were arriving, so one of us went outside, met them and brought them into the bar.

We asked what they would liked to drink and placed our order. When we were part-way through our drinks, a waitress come over to our table and started talking to our guests, ignoring us. We waived her away. She then opened the menu and started to talk to our guests again, pointing to the cover charge. We then said, quite firmly, that "these are our guests". The waitress took no notice. She pointed out the service charge to one of our guests. Only once we had said a third time "Yes, we know about the cover charge, it is okay," did the waitress then leave.

We complained to the management before we left, and we are not prepared to suffer such a serious loss of face in front of our important guests. One of us is a senior citizen with many grey hairs and though a working professional person, could be retired if she chose; this was doubly disrespectful against her.

One of the reasons we are both so offended is that we have both travelled to Shanghai many times before, and have been treated extremely well, courteously and professionally in other establishments. This contrasts greatly with the treatment we received at The Peace Hotel.

I would urge anyone not to stay in this dirty, stinking, rudely staffed, overpriced Peace Hotel which is barely a shadow of its glory days.

Five stars? I would not give it one.

OK,

Now.

I think that we should all ask Mr Jian if
there is any questions that he would like
to have answered.

Hey,

If anyone can help with some advise on Rentals in Shanghai's (fashion/shopping) area, I'm looking at renting a place to live 6 months out of the year in Shanghai.
Is there "warehouse" type property in Shanghai, open plan/floorboards and high ceilings etc. Would i get much for $7000 RMB a month?

Regards

Rodney

Good morning Jian Shuo Wang!

When it comes to 5 stars hotels in Shanghai, don't forget the biggest luxury hotel in town! The Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai (www.shangri-la.com) has two towers, 950 rooms including half of them overlooking the Bund and only 12 restaurants and bars!

我发现一个酒店专业招聘网站,而且都是些上海有名的星级酒店招聘,挺不错的,发上来和大家一起分享一下,有兴趣的可以试试!

http://www.9djob.com/

Hi Jian Shuo Wang! I don't know whether you know the biggest 5 star hotel recuiting website in Shanghai. So I recommend it to you. I hope it can help you to creat your hotel info.

9djob http://www.9djob.com/

I want to make career in hotel industry

My friend lives in Toronto and he spends 3-4 months each year in China. One of the problems he has is finding a reasonable place to stay for less than a month. As they say, "Neccessity is the Mother of Invention", his solution is to find partners in various Chinese cities who can provide short term accommodation. Some may even act as guides, teachers or interpreters.

I am helping him to find places in Beijing. A list of short term rentals can be found here:

http://www.cyber-courier.com/rent

Hello,

there are an upper range of hotels which are not star rated to their small size: 88Xintiandi, Pudi Boutique Hotel... They are all suites and are intented to reach the top level guests, such as international stars... Again, I wouldnt sya they are better than the Shangri La or the Portman, there is no best of the best in Shanghai.

Various hotel styles for various people tastes; as long as you can afford the prices...

Accoring to my clients, the two most impressive hotels in shanghai are Marriot and Westin

hi. i am going to shanghai for an exhibit at sniec (shanghai new international expo center). i am planning to stay at the following hotels:
1. zhongya hotel
2. charms (zhongfu) hotel)

which one of these two hotels is:
1. nearest to sniec
2. nearest to shopping centers? (nearest meaning walking)

I will be visiting Shanghai for the first time as a solo traveler. I am a female in my 30's and am looking for a safe hotel, in a great location. I will not be spending much time in the hotel so I do not need anything ultra fancy. I will be traveling during the time of the Olympics and want to book my hotel room relatively soon, as I am sure they fill up quickly. Do you have any recommendations and possibly a website to book on. Thank you for your time.

regal shanghai east asia hotel is a cool hotel, room rates are not that expensive especially during national holidays. room rates go down as low as 450 rmb a night which is cheap for a 4 star hotel. hotel facilities are good, they have swimming pool, jacuzzi fitness center, and spa. plus, go to the top floor of the hotel, 12th floor, they call it regal club floor, you can have a spectacular view of shanghai stadium inside mood's bar. i don't mind staying in this hotel even it's quite far from people's square, transportation is convenient, outside the hotel is line 1 & 4. you can book hotels in shanghai thru www.ctrip.com, i have been a ctrip user since 2003.

I saw your blog from an internet link when I was looking for some information about hotels in Shanghai and then read your travelling blogs.

You are a man of life which means that it is sometimes nice and funny while sometimes it turns out to be serious.

Anyway, I like the words printed in your blog and it really feels good!

I want a similar one as yours. Can you please give me some advice?