Kingswell Hotel Tongji

This hotel is new, classy, not overly expensive, and is half a block away from Tongji University subway station (line 10), which is extremely convenient; it doesn't take more than a few stations to get to downtown and the touristy areas. The personnel is very kind and professional; the front desk people speak fluent English. The room and the bathroom are new and spacious; there is an AC with thermostat; the bed is big and comfortable. There is a desk and fast wifi. Their smoke-free rooms are indeed smoke-free. There is also a (small) gym in the 3rd floor. Many of the guests are people attending conferences and events at Tongji U., which is one block away from the hotel. The hotel district (Yangpu) is not the most touristy, but it is safe and commercial; the hotel area is typical of the surroundings of a university; the hotel street is safe, has many stores, and is never deserted. There are several cheap restaurants that cater to the students, as well as convenience stores, ATMs and fruit stores. It's not rare to see international students in the area, and a couple of coffee shops even have English speaking staff.

The hotel is a steal considering it's Shanghai. Again this is not in the city centre. You do get your money's worth as the hotel is clean, feels new and very comfortable. It's extremely close to Tongji subway station (line 10), which can take you to the airport and other busy/touristy spots like Yuyuan Garden, Nanjing Rd etc.

This is nice and clean, good space room and very close to the subway. 6 stops to Nanjing road. Not in the downtown area but easy to commute.