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Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Shanghai

5 stars
595 Jiu Jiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai, 200001

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Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.7
out of 5
44 reviews
Perfect location

Location location location. Wifi in rooms which was important to me. See full review

  • Asia explorer
  • Dec 24, 2012
Best location

I really loved this hotel. Everything was great. Location was good. Amnesties were good. I... See full review

  • cottonhill
  • Dec 8, 2012
Five-star hotel near prime Shanghai shopping and sightseeing

The Howard Johnson brand has gone upscale in China compared to its American roots. This modern 27-story hotel earned a five-star rating when it opened in 2003. However, this hotel is a modest entry in Shanghai's crowded five-star category. The hotel flanks the pedestrian mall portion of Nanjing Road, which has long been called China's number one shopping street. A five-minute walk east leads guest to the Bund, while a five-minute walk west takes guests to People's Square.

Highlights
  • Prime location in the heart of Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall
  • Five-minute walk to the Bund or People's Square
  • Two restaurants and a wine bar
  • Free parking, a rarity in Shanghai
Rooms

The 360 ample rooms -- 127 of them suites -- in this 27-story building have a marble bathroom, safe, mini-bar, large writing table, flat-screen television, and free high-speed Internet. The combination of patterns and colors in the rooms are striking, with dark redwood furniture, yellow-and-white Mondrian grid fabric on a chair, brown block-pattern carpet, and bronze jacquard linens.

Features

The hotel's prime location along Nanjing Road pedestrian mall is its top selling point. Guests can reach two of Shanghai's top tourist destinations -- the Bund and People's Square -- within a five-minute walk. Countless restaurants and shops lie within blocks of the hotel. If guests choose to dine in, they can sip a drink at the lobby wine bar or choose from Chinese or Western fare at the two restaurants on site. The spa includes a sauna and steam bath, indoor pool, and hot tub. Parking is free for hotel guests -- a rarity in Shanghai.

Transportation
  • Pudong International Airport (24 mi/40 km)
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (8.4 mi/14 km)
  • Shanghai Railway Station (3.6 mi/6 km)
  • Convenient access to subway lines 1,2,8, and 10
Nearby attractions
  • People's Square (0.6 mi/1 km)
  • The Bund (0.9 mi/1.5 km)
  • Yu Garden (1.2 mi/2 km)
Business
  • 3,905-square-foot grand ballroom
  • Six function rooms
  • Business center

Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Shanghai Rooms

Business room
Free High-speed internet access.Rates are for 2 people. Maximum Occupancy is 3 adults OR 2 adults and 1 child 12 and under. Extra guest charge is @ RMB249+15% per night OR 1 child 12 and under is free of charge when sharing existing bedding. Bedding Config is 1 King Bed.
Business Suite
Free High-speed internet access.Rates are for 2 people. Maximum Occupancy is 3 adults OR 2 adults and 1 child 12 and under. Extra guest charge is @ RMB249+15% per night OR 1 child 12 and under is free of charge when sharing existing bedding. Bedding Config is 1 King Bed.
Superior room
Free High-speed internet access. Rates are for 2 people. Maximum Occupancy is 3 adults OR 2 adults and 1 child 12 and under. Extra guest charge is @ RMB249+15% per night OR 1 child 12 and under is free of charge when sharing existing bedding. Bedding configuration is 1 King Bed or 2 Single Beds.

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Hotel Map

31.2362 121.4746
Area served
Shanghai, Huang Pu district, people's square, Nanjing Road
Nearby airports
Pudong International Airport & Hong Qiao Airport
Area description
Ideally located right in the heart of Shanghai, Howard Johnson Plaza Shanghai is just a step away from Shanghai's busiest shopping and entertainment center, Nanjing East Pedestrian Mall and the Metro.

Nearby points of interest

  • Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall: 0.3 mi
  • French Concession: 0.4 mi
  • Longhua Temple: 0.4 mi
  • Shanghai Art Museum: 0.4 mi
  • People`s Square: 0.5 mi
  • Shanghai Grand Theatre: 0.5 mi
  • Shanghai Museum: 0.5 mi
  • The Bund: 0.5 mi
  • Jinjiang Amusement Park: 0.5 mi
  • Shanghai Natural History Museum: 0.8 mi
  • General Post Office Building: 0.8 mi
  • Bund Museum: 1 mi
  • Yuyuan Garden: 1.2 mi
  • Nanjing Road: 1.2 mi
  • City God Temple: 1.4 mi
  • Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall: 0.3 mi
  • French Concession: 0.4 mi
  • Longhua Temple: 0.4 mi
  • Shanghai Art Museum: 0.4 mi
  • People`s Square: 0.5 mi
  • Shanghai Grand Theatre: 0.5 mi
  • Shanghai Museum: 0.5 mi
  • The Bund: 0.5 mi
  • Jinjiang Amusement Park: 0.5 mi
  • Shanghai Natural History Museum: 0.8 mi
  • General Post Office Building: 0.8 mi
  • Bund Museum: 1 mi
  • Yuyuan Garden: 1.2 mi
  • Nanjing Road: 1.2 mi
  • City God Temple: 1.4 mi
  • Oriental Pearl Tower: 1.4 mi
  • Former Residence of Zhou En Lai: 1.5 mi
  • Jin Mao Tower: 1.6 mi
  • Eastlink Gallery: 1.7 mi
  • Shanghai Wen Miao: 1.7 mi
  • Shanghai Ocean Aquarium: 1.9 mi
  • Jing'an Temple: 1.9 mi
  • Jing An District: 1.9 mi
  • Black Apple Gallery: 1.9 mi
  • Taikang Lu: 2 mi
  • Lu Xun Park: 2.1 mi
  • Shanghai Expo: 3.2 mi
  • Shanghai Zoo: 3.4 mi
  • C. Y. Tung Maritime Museum: 3.6 mi
  • Liu Hai Su Art Center: 3.7 mi
  • St Ignatius Cathedral of Shanghai: 3.8 mi
  • Shanghai Oriental Arts Center: 4 mi
  • Shanghai Science and Technology Museum: 4.2 mi
  • Xiang Yang Market: 4.4 mi
  • Aquaria 21 Dive Club: 4.5 mi
  • Shanghai New International Expo Center: 5.4 mi
  • Fanguzi Art Gallery: 6.4 mi
  • Hongqiao: 8.1 mi
  • Gubei: 9.3 mi
  • Minghang: 10.2 mi
  • She Shan Basilica: 19.3 mi

Amenities

  • 24 hour room service
  • Accessible facilities
  • Accessible parking
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Concierge
  • Conference facilities
  • Currency exchange
  • Elevators
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center or spa
  • FREE internet
  • FREE internet in room
  • FREE parking
  • Game room
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • Health club
  • High-speed internet
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
  • Pool
  • Public areas wheelchair accessible for disabled
  • Ramp access to buildings
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Safe deposit box
  • Spa services
  • Wheel chair access
  • Wheelchair accessible elevators
  • Wireless internet

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
*788 square meters of comprehensive function space that includes a 363 square meter Grand Ballroom and six other function rooms for business and social events. *Designed for flexibility, the Grand ballroom can be divided into two or three smaller rooms. * Comlete bueiness center services and state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and meeting aids are offered.

Dining

Riviera
A gastronomic trip around the sun-kissed Mediterranean; the freshest authentic tastes that you can imagine; a la carte or buffet with a fine wine list. Our Sunday brunch is a spectacular culinary treat.
Pavilion
Part of the vast and beautiful lobby, the Pavilion is just the place to relx comfortably with coffee, croissant or afternoon tea from morning to last night. Relax in the evenings and enjoy the best of Chinese & Western music.
Vinothek
One of the best wine bars in Shanghai.The Vinothek has an extensive winne collection from some of the best vineyards worldwide. A choice of 50 permium wines available by the bottle or by the glass.Enjoy a selection of French cheeses, tapas and oysters with champagne.
Century Deli
Century Deli offers a daily fresh selection of cakes, pastries, and gourment chocolates made by our in hous team of European trained master pastry chefs.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1300
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (44)

Ratings and reviews for Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Shanghai

Overall score

4.7 / 5
44 out of 44
Amenities:
4.5
Room cleanliness:
4.7
Hotel staff:
4.5
Room comfort:
4.6
Location:
4.8
Value:
4.3

100% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Shanghai

Reviewer score

5
Asia explorer
Business
Los Angeles, California
Dec 24, 2012

Perfect location

Location location location. Wifi in rooms which was important to me.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Shanghai

Reviewer score

4
Happy lClient
Business
San Jose, California
Dec 10, 2012

China Mission trip

we love the location, it was a walking distance to the biggest shopping mall. It was great value for the price that we pay

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Shanghai

Reviewer score

5
cottonhill
Business
Palo Alto
Dec 8, 2012

Best location

I really loved this hotel. Everything was great. Location was good. Amnesties were good. I recommend this hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Shanghai

Reviewer score

4
6oomer
Business
Atlanta, GA
Aug 20, 2012

Great value and good location!

While I would prefer a bed that was more comfortable, the value and location of this hotel are hard to beat in Shanghai.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

The two best clubs in Shanghai, M1NT and Bar Rouge, are only a short 5-10 minute walk from this hotel.

Review of Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Shanghai

Reviewer score

5
Walter W.
Champaign, Illinois
Dec 23, 2011

Great for families, or single,

This hotel has a truly excellent location, very short walk to the square and the best pedestrian shopping street in Shanghai, and to the Bund. The food was excellent, as was the room. The staff were very helpful, and helped to arrange two excellent tours (to the water city, a must, and a river trip at night (spectacular). I had to prompt them to check other tour companies that had tours running in the off season, but the result was great; nearly private tours with one other charming family or traveling companion each time. The price was quite reasonable, for a central big city hotel. I would definately choose to stay in this hotel again if going to Shanghai as a tourist.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Many excellent restaurants along the pedestrian streets in the French Concession.

Review of Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Shanghai

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Canada
Jul 10, 2011

Great location, but services need improv

I was spending my vacation with my son in Shanghai. This hotel is centally located, close to the Nanjing pedestrain street, the Bund, the People's Park and Shanghai Meseum. The staffs at the front desk are somewhat cold. The restaurant on the second floor is really poorly managed. The staffs definitely need more training. I had a dinner there with 7 invited friends. They forgot a to cook one of the dishes I ordered. In the end I had to cancel that dish.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Shanghai

Reviewer score

5
Bruce
Not Provided
Jun 15, 2011

Will stay again

Will stay again

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
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No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Shanghai

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Apr 2, 2011

Good position - easy walk to the

Good position - easy walk to the Bund and other tourist attractions, including shopping. Staff were very helfpul. Overall the hotel was excellent, but the bed was the hardest we had ever slept on.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
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No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Shanghai

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Mar 23, 2011

In the beginning,we were actually

In the beginning,we were actually a bit uncertain about this hotel espeically when we read such a review about its room temperature, it was said that even during the cold winter, the room is like a sona house. As most people voted high score for its location, we finally booked it. The stay turned out to be a wonderful one. When we arrived we were upgraded to a suite which is clean, spacious and comfy. the toilet is big and clean too. We didn't find any noise problem as some reviews mentioned. The locaion is good too, it is 5 minutes walk to Nanjing Dong Lu metro station and around 7 minutes to People's square Sation. We took the subway quite a few times. And the staff is willing to help to call the texi too. We will definately stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Shanghai

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Mar 17, 2011

Hotel is in an excellent location

Hotel is in an excellent location for visitors. Near to shops entertainment The Bund. Just watch out for Pimps and shoe shine men, they spray your shoes whilst you arer still walking and rip you off .

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
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