Narrowed it down to three choices for the final decision (Grand Central Hotel Shanghai, Renaissance Shanghai Putuo Hotel, Hyatt Centric), and after reading tons of reviews, I finally picked this one. I was very satisfied with my stay~
First of all, the location was just right for us, balancing easy access to the airport, the racetrack, West Nanjing Road, and Pudong. I think the location is simply unbeatable—right in the sweet spot, and taking the metro is super convenient. It's just a few minutes' walk from the station exit to the hotel, and almost everywhere we wanted to go took about 30 to 40 minutes. It was just so convenient!
Ambience & Facilities: Although it has been open for a few years, the hotel is still very clean. The interior has a great design sense with its own unique style. Soundproofing and other aspects were all good, there was no weird smell in the room, and the room itself was very clean. The bed was huge, very soft, and super comfortable to sleep in. You can also make tea in the room (complete with a dedicated tea set and small tea bags—the sleep-aid one was actually really nice), the coffee provided is Tomoro Coffee drip bags, and the minibar includes Sprite, Coke, Jiaduobao, and beer (included with our group deal, otherwise charged). This time, the front desk guy kindly arranged a room with a park view. The scenery was exceptionally lovely, putting me in a great mood every single morning!
Breakfast: I’d say the breakfast meets five-star standards—very rich, covering both Chinese and Western options. Standouts for the Chinese dishes included freshly made Jianbing Guozi (savory Chinese crêpe) and Shanghai-style wontons/noodles in soup. Their fried rice was also delicious, though unfortunately, I didn't get to try the Pan-fried pork buns~ There was also congee, handmade tofu pudding, various hot dishes, and Shanghai dim sum. The cold station had seaweed, cheese, salami, salads, and more, plus quite a wide variety of breads and cakes. Honestly, when I went down on the first day, I was spoiled for choice, haha! So I spread out trying everything across two days. The service was also quite attentive; we were escorted to a table (though since it wasn't too crowded, you could also find your own seat as it wasn't strictly assigned). Once seated, we were asked if we wanted coffee or tea, and when our table accumulated too many plates after eating, staff promptly came by to clear them. It was very proactive service.
Front Desk & Housekeeping: The young man at the front desk was very enthusiastic and polite throughout the service—you could tell he’d been well-trained. After getting our room cards, we took our luggage up ourselves. You can take your complimentary drink voucher down to the bar on the right-hand side of the entrance to redeem it and enjoy the cozy environment (the design there is really nice). Housekeeping was also spot-on; the staff who came by were always smiling, and whenever we asked for extra supplies, they were more than happy to help. They were exceptionally kind.
All in all, after a two-night stay, I'm very satisfied. Our trip focused on accommodation (cleanliness and comfort), good food, and convenient transportation, and all these aspects completely exceeded our expectations. For short-term leisure or business travelers, I think the value for money is fantastic. Thumbs up!
I would definitely stay here again~
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