City Hotel Shanghai

The stay was alright but I would not recommend it for international users due to the lack of ability to speak in English, at reception, via call and irresponsive via Hotels.com chat.

solid hotel, but gym facilities were under renovation without notification to customers that it was unavailable

So I booked for a classic room (lowest) but got upgraded to executed because the gym was underconstruction. The upgraded room was on 22nd floor and it was updated and clean, not huge but I was by myself and king size bed was more than enough. The staff are all super friendly and helpful, and they are all super eager to help whenever I have some questions. My breakfast experience however could have been improved as both of my day there consisted of some loud arguments either between staff and staff or staff and customers while we were eating. Now I supposed I went during a low season so it might seem casual but I would like my breakfast to have less commotion and so was another guest there

Good experience and view

For one night for sorting some family issues in Shanghai, it was okay. I did not like the distance from the nearest metro stop though.

Room smelled like smoke. Had to pay extra to use the swimming pool that’s advertised as part of the hotel which I think is outrageous to be frank. Bed was rock hard. Just not a nice hotel at all compared to others in Shanghai for the same price.

Good location & friendly staff.

Great location with easy access, good price, friendly staff.

Very well located

Very well located

I originally booked this Hotel through Expedia as it ticked most of the boxes; free breakfast with room rate, swimming pool, fitness centre, and for the affordable room rate, not far from Metro stations: South Shaanxi Road (10 minutes) Huaihai Middle Road (7 mins) and Nanjing West Road (12 minutes) Pros: Nice location in a nice district of Shanghai with fashion shops, cafes, restaurants and craft beer bars plentiful. At least 3 metro stations on different lines in walking distance. Strong, Hot shower. Cons: Very disappointing buffet breakfast, not many choices, terrible coffee. If you want a real freshly ground espresso it's an extra 40 RMB! The beds are your typical Chinese rock-hard standard and do not cater for the feeble Western spine. Especially if you have chiropractic problems and not a side-sleeper. Something that the Hotel do not advertise is that if you want to use the pool and fitness center, they are not included in the standard room rate! it's actually 100 RMB extra to use the pool and fitness centre per use! They encourage you to upgrade to a deluxe room for 100 RMB extra per day for unlimited use if the pool and fitness center. Swimming caps in the pool are also mandatory! if you haven't brought your own, they will happily supply you one for an extra 100 RMB! Furnishing, cupboards, shelving and carpet in room is all dated and in dire need of renovation. I could go on, but when you only have a 1500 character limit!?

The hygiene condition and cleaning is not thorough. Used tissues were found under the quilt on the bed at return to room at night.

I like everything else except inside the furniture and the base room area because the furniture are poor and the base tub water can’t go through it at same time.

Good location and walkable distance to metro station. Price is reasonable as compared to similar hotels in city centre.

I used to stay in this hotel everytime I come to Shanghai for business reason. Price is reasonable though the hotel is located in the city centre. Metro is within walkable distance.

close to us embassy, clean and tidy, professional service.

I like the location of the property.It is very convenient for me visit my friends and family.

The hotel is nice, clean, rooms are good size, internet maybe a bit slow but works. Staff are great, concierge section go out of their way to help, room sevice takes 30 mins good prices, great staff, breakfast staff also great always smiling and welcoming serving coffee, tea, cold cuts and bacon eggs etc and local dishes too. I would stay again no problem

3.5 stars is a perfect rating for this hotel. It is comfortable, has all the basics, and is located in a good area. The WiFi was strong, water pressure good, and bedding was slightly better than standard and slightly less than luxurious. Ideally the hotel needs a few decorative updates and better finishes as it looks a little dated, but you will not miss any of the typical accomodations.

The hotel was better than i expected based on reviews... the location in amazing if your into shopping and clean area. Only one thing i can say is ghat the bed were hard but i love that for my back support so it was good for me.