Jin Jiang Hotel Shanghai

A most convenient spot in Downtown Shanghai

The Jin Jiang Hotel is ideally located in the French Concession. It is 60 yards from the entrance to the Metro and right next to the HuaiHai Rd, one of the trendy shopping streets of Shanghai. There are taxis in the area at all times, and there is a wide choice of restaurants both within the complex and within 5 minutes walk of the hotel. The hotel is actually a complex of 3 hotels walled-in from the street with 2 secure entrances enjoying lovely, peaceful gardens. Most rooms overlook the gardens and therefore are very quiet. The staff all speak English and are corteous and attentive. The hotel appeals more to those wanting a warmer old-world charm than those requiring a modern glitzy hotel (which the Jin JIang is not). However, all facilities are up to date, just decorated in classical style. It is an ideal business hotel, generally available at moderate cost through hotels.com and I use it as my base whenever I go to Shanghai, which is frequently. It is of excellent standard, perfectly situated, close to transport links, and everyone knows it (not even too difficult to prononunce for a non-chinese when giving directions to a taxi driver).

Book it through hotels.com for at least 2 nights and you get 70%+ off the rack rate.

Very good 4 star hotel

Definetly not 5 stars. Book a room with Garden view, otherwise you will have not much of a view. I would never pay the full room rate, but if you get a room at discounted price (Expedia rate was good), it’s definetly value for money.

Traveller's tip on saving a few bucks

Exchange money while you in China, the exchange rate is the same everywhere and it’s much better then abroad.

Fantastic hotel

Could not fault the hotel. Would recommend. Underground simple to use and only 100 yards along well lit street. Beware of anyone who approaches you for whatever reason - they probably want to scam you. Be sensible and tell them to go away.