Park Hotel Shanghai

This is arguably Shanghai's most iconic hotel, a true landmark of the city, and definitely worth staying at. The rooms are spacious and well-equipped, and the front desk and bellhop staff provide excellent service, truly reflecting the grandeur of a long-established luxury hotel. The front desk even upgraded me to a deluxe king room for free, offering beautiful views from the window. The location is superb; it's close to Nanjing Road, the Shanghai Museum, the Shanghai History Museum, and Xintiandi. Just across the street is People's Park, formerly the racecourse, and there are several subway entrances nearby, making transportation incredibly convenient. As a guest, you can purchase butterfly pastry gift boxes without waiting in line, and they'll even deliver them to your room. Seeing the long queues outside in the rain for these pastries really made me appreciate the value of staying here even more. I'd also recommend Xindexiang Urban Canteen behind the hotel for its great value and delicious food. My only suggestion for the hotel would be to diversify their pastry selection; six packs of butterfly pastries in one gift box is a bit much. It would be better to offer a mix of other pastries. The historical exhibition hall on the hotel's second floor is also worth a visit.

I actually had a pretty good stay. Let's start with the positives: the location is excellent, very close to Nanjing Road, and right across from the Revolutionary History Museum. It's super convenient for getting around. I even walked to the Bund, and though it took about half an hour, walking along Nanjing Road made the time fly by. The hotel has a rich historical feel, as it was once the tallest building in the Far East, with an exterior resembling the Empire State Building and interiors exuding old-money charm. It's fantastic for photos. The rooms are also well-decorated, and the bathrooms are quite modern, featuring smart toilets and separate wet and dry areas. You can even pre-order butterfly pastries at the hotel, which is a nice guest perk. Plus, there's a live band performance in the lobby bar, making it feel like you've stepped back in time to the Bund's heyday. Now for the downsides: being a century-old building, the soundproofing isn't great. You can clearly hear people talking in the hallway from your room. Also, there are far too few power outlets in the room. The room wasn't huge, but it was perfectly adequate for two people. Fortunately, the price wasn't bad; 600 RMB without breakfast during the Chinese New Year period felt quite reasonable. I think if it were priced at 400-500 RMB normally, it would be extremely good value for money. However, there are so many hotels in Shanghai, and a lot of options at this price point, so I probably won't stay here again.

This hotel retains the charm of old Shanghai and is conveniently located on the bustling Nanjing East Road. Check-in was smooth, and the staff were very polite. They even upgraded us to a suite, and there was no noise at night. The room was clean and tidy, and the breakfast offered a rich variety of both Chinese and Western dishes. The hotel is close to The Bund, New World Shopping Mall, and People's Park Metro Station, making it easy to get around and explore. They also have a historical museum that tells the story of the hotel's origins, which is definitely worth a look! In the morning, I saw a long queue outside and found out the hotel has the most authentic 'Butterfly Pastries' (Hudiesu), a famous traditional Shanghai snack. Guests staying at the hotel can pre-order them from their rooms without having to queue, but I missed out on ordering, which is a bit of a shame. Nevertheless, I was very satisfied with this stay and would choose this hotel again next time I'm in Shanghai.

Traveling during Chinese New Year, the hotel was very crowded, but the service was still good. The room was quiet and clean. The breakfast buffet didn't have a wide variety, but the taste was decent.

The location is fantastic, and it's a protected national heritage site. The concierge and customer service were both excellent, as was the breakfast. A special shout-out to the young lady Wang Yuhan, who was wonderful. I'd definitely come back again. This is also Shanghai's original zero-point marker!

The hotel's location is excellent, right on Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, which is rich in history and Shanghainese character. However, the hotel facilities could use some upgrades. It would definitely be one of my choices for a return stay!