Iām a NYC-based traveler in my late 20s and was looking for a convenient place while visiting family nearby. This hotel offers mini apartment-style rooms equipped with a hot plate, fridge, laundry access, and a gym, which makes it an excellent valueāespecially for longer-term stays. Also extremely convenient location a few minute walk from metro line 10 - which gets you to the bund in <25 mins.
What truly stood out was the reception staff on the second floor. Iāve stayed at five-star hotels across several countries, and the service here was super warm and extremely accommodating to my requests during my 4+ night stay. While I do speak Mandarin, the staff also had some English ability. Iām especially grateful to ę¾ę¹åŖ and é轩, who went above and beyond to help me with two major favors during my visit.
The guests were a nice mix of young international and Chinese travelers, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. I was pleasantly surprised to see there was a common area, itās perfect for studying or grabbing a coffeeāand the gym was also very well-equipped, with solid lifting equipment and even a reformer machine. I didnāt get a chance to try the seafood restaurant this time, but it looked promising and I look forward to visiting on my next stay.
The room itself was very clean with new amenities. Housekeeping wasnāt provided daily, but I actually appreciated the added privacy and didnāt mind at all.