锦江之星 — Hotel in Shanghai

I had initially booked a nearby hotel via Agoda. However, I was informed the next day that the hotel's contract was no longer valid. I was given two similar options in the same area for the same price, one being the Jinjiang Inn. After reading the TripAdvisor reviews, I chose this hotel because the rating was better than my first hotel and the room rate was higher than what I would actually pay.||||I'm happy I chose the Jinjiang Inn because being located in one of the most expensive areas in an expensive city, it offers great value. It's within walking distance of the Bund and the shopping area along Nanjing Road. East Nanjing Road Station -- a brisk 10-minute walk away -- gives you access to the subway system. However, beware that they do not offer stored value tickets for sale at this location. The nearest station is People's Square. Be sure to download the "Explore Shanghai" app for navigating the metro.||||Presenting my hotel voucher and passport at the front desk, check-in was straightforward, despite the staff's limited English. The clerk helped my set up their free wifi on my mobile phone. I was given a single room with a king-size bed on the third floor. There is an elevator, but I mostly used the stairs. I did not opt to have breakfast included since there were a number of local restaurants, a bakery, and small supermarket in the same block that I felt offered better value.||||As a budget hotel, the room was clean and functional with a bed, desk, chair, open wardrobe, television, and air conditioner. Most hotels in China give you a hot water kettle and cups or mugs to make tea. Some will give you two free bottles of water and tea leaves to do so. The Jinjiang Inn does not provide bottled water and you only get paper cups. I bought water from the nearby supermarket to make coffee in the morning. If you like your coffee or tea in a mug, you should bring your own. Similarly, most hotels I've stayed at in China provide room slippers. However, if your feet are large, they are not likely to fit. I bring my own.||||The bathroom was of adequate size and included a hairdryer, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, and shower gel. However, if you like to use a wash cloth when showering, Chinese hotels typically do not have any. You should also bring this with you. Towels are replaced daily.||||Some people may find the stiffness of the mattress, the smell of cigarette smoke in the hallway, and the occasional boisterousness of other guests to be bothersome. But if you're accustomed to this from experiences at other Chinese-oriented hotels, they are of such a minor nature that they can be overlooked, given the cost savings you'll enjoy. I would recommend the Jinjiang Inn to the budget traveller and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again in similar...

I had initially booked a nearby hotel via Agoda. However, I was informed the next day that the hotel's contract was no longer valid. I was given two similar options in the same area for the same price, one being the Jinjiang Inn. After reading the TripAdvisor reviews, I chose this hotel because the rating was better than my first hotel and the room rate was higher than what I would actually pay.||||I'm happy I chose the Jinjiang Inn because being located in one of the most expensive areas in an expensive city, it offers great value. It's within walking distance of the Bund and the shopping area along Nanjing Road. East Nanjing Road Station -- a brisk 10-minute walk away -- gives you access to the subway system. However, beware that they do not offer stored value tickets for sale at this location. The nearest station is People's Square. Be sure to download the "Explore Shanghai" app for navigating the metro.||||Presenting my hotel voucher and passport at the front desk, check-in was straightforward, despite the staff's limited English. The clerk helped my set up their free wifi on my mobile phone. I was given a single room with a king-size bed on the third floor. There is an elevator, but I mostly used the stairs. I did not opt to have breakfast included since there were a number of local restaurants, a bakery, and small supermarket in the same block that I felt offered better value.||||As a budget hotel, the room was clean and functional with a bed, desk, chair, open wardrobe, television, and air conditioner. Most hotels in China give you a hot water kettle and cups or mugs to make tea. Some will give you two free bottles of water and tea leaves to do so. The Jinjiang Inn does not provide bottled water and you only get paper cups. I bought water from the nearby supermarket to make coffee in the morning. If you like your coffee or tea in a mug, you should bring your own. Similarly, most hotels I've stayed at in China provide room slippers. However, if your feet are large, they are not likely to fit. I bring my own.||||The bathroom was of adequate size and included a hairdryer, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, and shower gel. However, if you like to use a wash cloth when showering, Chinese hotels typically do not have any. You should also bring this with you. Towels are replaced daily.||||Some people may find the stiffness of the mattress, the smell of cigarette smoke in the hallway, and the occasional boisterousness of other guests to be bothersome. But if you're accustomed to this from experiences at other Chinese-oriented hotels, they are of such a minor nature that they can be overlooked, given the cost savings you'll enjoy. I would recommend the Jinjiang Inn to the budget traveller and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again in similar...

I have stayed at this hotel twice. It approaches the bargain market by focusing on what today's travellers want most -- a very comfortable, clean bed, functional bathroom, desk, internet access and comfortable relaxation space. The rest is sparce but functional and clean. Staff are helpful - gave me a free umbrella when it was raining. It is within walking disctance of the railway (3 blocks) and there are plenty of local eateries of...