hotels 158 Budget Hotel (Shanghai Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street Changzheng Hospital Branch)

I'm writing this review very carefully to give future guests some advice. This hotel is more like a guesthouse or B&B. I booked a private double room, which was incredibly cramped. I don't mind small rooms or even a bit of a cleanliness issue, but what was truly unbearable was the toilet space. I don't know if the designer was crazy or had a vendetta against the owner, but I'm under 150cm tall and I could barely sit down; my knees hit the wall with no space to spare. As humans, going to the bathroom is a big deal! The shower space was also just as bad. I had booked two nights, but I quickly checked out after only one.

This hotel in Shanghai is close to Nanjing Road. The room was great, aside from not having a window. It was clean and hygienic, with a smart toilet, and it's in a building with an elevator – really exceeded my expectations. The Shanghai International Hotel is right outside the door.

Pros: Excellent location, well-equipped rooms, and good hygiene. They even provide a washing machine and microwave, which, though unused by me, are a nice bonus. The price is also reasonable for the area. Cons: The elevator only goes up to the 5th floor, so higher floors require using the stairs. Unfortunately, the stairwell was not clean and even had clutter. At night, even with all doors and windows shut, the noise from outside was very loud. I couldn't identify the source, but it sounded like an air conditioning unit or fan. The worst part was on the second day when I found the elevator out of service on the 5th floor. I had to go all the way back up and then drag my luggage down all those flights of stairs. To make matters worse, there were many obstacles in the stairwell due to construction, and the lighting was poor, so I had to be very careful.

This was my first time staying in the city center. There are several metro lines nearby and lots of local snacks. The famous Butterfly Pastries from International Hotel are also here. The front desk staff helped me carry my luggage upstairs. My room had a window, a washing machine, and two complimentary bottles of water. Although there was a slight hiccup, they patiently resolved it for me! The service attitude was excellent! Next time I come to Shanghai, I'll definitely choose this hotel on Huanghe Road again! The lobby downstairs is beautifully decorated and looks very bright and inviting!

The room was a one-bedroom apartment layout, complete with a fridge and washing machine. Even though I didn't need them as a solo traveler, it was still very comfortable. The hot and cold water worked perfectly, the air conditioning was excellent, and the bathroom had a great wet/dry separation.

The hotel's location is excellent, making it very convenient to get around. The surrounding facilities and amenities are superb and comprehensive. However, the room is a bit small; it felt cramped even for one person, and there was a slight odor. The main issue was the extremely loud construction downstairs during the day while I was staying there. Overall, it was still alright.

It's a small place, but has everything you need. However, two floorboards were sticking up, and I almost tripped. The room isn't soundproof at all; I'd jump every time the neighbors opened or closed their door. The front desk staff calling guests by their full name felt quite impolite to me. On the other hand, a girl named Xiaobu at the front desk was really enthusiastic. She initially gave me a room facing the street, but because I'm sensitive to noise, she kindly helped me switch to a quieter room further inside.