The hotel is located in the core area of Yangpu Riverside, with a first-line view of the Huangpu River, connecting with Lujiazui Financial District and the North Bund. The show, which integrates accommodation, catering, city meeting and other scene functions and high-quality music activities, is not only a music hall facing the world, but also an artistic pioneer in exploring the future, attracting artists and lifestyles from all over the world to jointly create a unique Ordinary way of life.
"The overall environment was pleasant. I booked the Hao Ya Pujiang Grand Bed Room for 1088 RMB on Ctrip. What attracted me to book this room was the pictures displaying a living room and a bed area, both with floor-to-ceiling windows.
On the morning of our check-in day, I specifically called the front desk to inquire about early check-in, explaining we had a child, and asking if a room became available. The front desk informed me that standard check-in was at 3 PM, but they took my phone number and promised to call if a room was ready earlier. Later, before noon, they called back, saying the room would be cleaned and ready for check-in sometime between 2 PM and 3 PM.
I arrived at the hotel around 2:50 PM, but the room still wasn't ready, so they asked us to wait, which I understood. During the check-in process, I asked three times about how many complimentary breakfasts were included. The male staff member assisting me repeatedly ignored my question. A few minutes past 3 PM, he announced the room was ready. I pressed him again about the breakfast, and he stated only one was included. I casually asked if they could offer an additional one (as many hotels do). He flatly refused, saying I could purchase one, and then remarked, 'You booked a special offer room, and our current rates are much higher now...' I retorted, 'I paid the price displayed on Ctrip when I booked. Did I ask you for a discount? Are you implying you gave me a special deal?' I found his comment irrelevant and unprofessional. He then mumbled something about their restaurant being outsourced.
Upon getting the room key and heading to the room, I immediately noticed it wasn't the room type I had booked. I called the front desk to report the issue. A female staff member asked me to wait in the room while they looked into it. A few minutes later, she informed me that the 'Hao Ya Pujiang Grand Bed Room' actually has different configurations, and the specific layout I had booked (and wanted) was currently occupied by a guest who had extended their stay, meaning no such room was available for me. I disagreed, stating I specifically booked based on the pictures and expected that exact room type. 'You shouldn't sell me one thing and give me another,' I said. She then said she would escalate it. And that's when things really got interesting.
The same male staff member who had checked me in (and commented on the 'special offer room') called. He reiterated that the current room was indeed a 'Hao Ya Pujiang Grand Bed Room' variant, but the specific layout I had booked, matching the photos, was unavailable due to an extended stay. He then proceeded to tell me to check out. I had specifically booked this room three days in advance. Why should *I* be the one to check out? I insisted I wanted the room type I booked and threatened to complain if they couldn't provide it. His response? 'Go ahead and complain. We can't provide it. We're not going to kick out an extended-stay guest for you.' I countered, 'You're withholding the room I booked, and you think *you're* in the right?'
First, I made my booking based on the specific room type photos shown on Ctrip. Second, the hotel failed to inform me in advance that the room type I wanted was unavailable. At this point, he retorted, 'You didn't even make a note in your booking requesting the room with the sofa and floor-to-ceiling windows.' I was incredulous: 'Excuse me, I booked based on the pictures on Ctrip, and I expected the exact room type shown. How was I supposed to know your hotel has different configurations *within* the same named room type?' His attitude was appalling and arrogant. I immediately hung up and contacted Ctrip customer service. (A special shout-out here to Ctrip customer service for effectively upholding consumer rights!) After communication between Ctrip and the hotel, they eventually moved us to a room that closely matched the one in my booking photos.
Regarding breakfast, other reviews mentioned it was unappetizing, so despite having one complimentary serving, we decided not to bother with it. (They don't have delivery robots, and takeout orders need to be picked up from a table near the lobby entrance.) On a positive note, the view from the floor-to-ceiling windows by both the bed and the sofa was indeed very good. As many other reviews indicate, the staff's attitude is generally poor.
A tip for future guests: If you book a specific room type, it's advisable to call the hotel beforehand and explicitly request them to reserve *that exact room* for you, or you might end up in a different one upon arrival.
Photo 1 shows the room type they initially assigned me; Photo 2 shows the room after the change."