Travelling time in car from Shanghai Pudong International airport T1 about one hour (Depends on traffic - we were caught in slight jam at 4plus).
Checking in to hotel is a breeze. As I have paid for the hotel when I booked with Trip.com, they didnt ask for additional deposit or credit card details (which many other hotels will do). They are pleasant, friendly and helpful.
Room is relatively good size. There are one Queen bed, one single bed (not sofa bed), table with 2 chairs, fridge, side tables, large television, etc. We have good walking space in the room.
Very comfortable beds. Mattresses are just nice for us including for someone with back issue. The hotel provided 2 types of pillows for each person. Sleep real well.
Bathroom has installed German brand Hansgrohe bathroom accessories. The shower area is properly done up, no water spill out from shower area to other parts of the bathroom. Very rare. Nice! We love bathroom to be dry always.
It comes with hairdryer and water jug for hot water, soft drinks and bottles of water. Sufficient glasses for drinking.
Absolutely no good views looking out from windows. Do not expect anything for views. It is a bonus if you have it. Not really affecting us since most of the time we have the day curtains and we are out most of the time.
Though we do not require any room clean-up, they will still tidy up the room. For those who do not want to be disturbed, you may want to speak to the front desk or put it in the wechat (they set up for us when we check-in). Cleaners are friendly too.
Lift - if you read some people stating only one lift, WRONG!
There are two lifts (one inside the lobby, one outside the hotel). You will have to wait longer if you use the one in the lobby, shared with food delivery robots. The lift outside allows you to access easily without the need of passing through the front desk. Less crowded. I didnt know about this lift until last day 😀
This hotel is centrally located, very close to Nanjing Pedestrian street and the Metro (MRT/MTR) East Nanjing road station, we walk to The Bund too. Many eateries and shops. We did not take up any breakfast with the hotel since it is really convenient to eat anywhere nearby. Understand from the front desk if you take up the hotel breakfast upon arrival, there is a discount. Fyi.
Restaurant, gym, laundry room are on the 4th floor. Hotel rooms are on 3rd to 8th floor.
We took a didi (taxi) to Shanghai train station, it is about 15mins ride. Understand to take metro/mrt/mtr from East Nanjing Metro Station to Shanghai train station, it is 30mins (from what I checked with front desk).
We took didi to Yu Garden, arrived around 10mins. Understand we are able to walk from hotel to Yi Garden, probably takes between 20 to 30 minutes, or taking the metro East Nanjing Road Station (close to hotel) and take Line 10 one stop to Yuyuan Garden Station.
City bus (red colour), you can take from Nanjing Pedestrian street (closer to the hotel). We paid RMB81 each. We board around 6pm, last 24 hours. Using the same ticket, you can hop to blue and green bus too.
Weather here in first week of April is estimated between 11 to 20 degrees celsius. Day time is warm, wear short sleeve shirt will do. Bring a jacket, when the wind blows, it can be cold when weather changes.
We have a great time staying in this hotel, factor in the good service, the room space, convenience, location... Will stay in this hotel if I visit Shanghai again.
Thank you to the lady at front desk for your kind gesture, giving me a small bag of cookies when I check-out. Much appreciated.
See you next time, Crystal Orange Shanghai the Bund Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street Hotel.
