Shanghai SOHO International Youth Hostel — Hotel in Shanghai

This review is for a private twin bedroom en-suite without a window.||Positives: A little oasis of calm right in the heart of Shanghai - lovely little private garden area with a swinging bench and water feature to relax in of an evening before heading out. Friendly staff on reception and rooms refreshed daily by housekeeping. Beds comfortable, free safe box in the room too. Location is probably the biggest selling point - just minutes from the subway, two stops from the main Shanghai railway station, one stop from People's Square where you can change for both airports and Hongqiao railway station. There's also a great bar just down the road called Beer Lady which we highly recommend!||Negatives: No elevator to the first floor (only a two storey building though, quite normal in China). We had a windowless room which we were aware of when we booked - had no problem sacrificing a view but after a shower the room became unbearably stuffy as the aircon was completely useless even if you left it on all day when you went out. Shower was ok although it flooded the entire bathroom floor every time you used it. Breakfast was alright quality - mostly Chinese options, with toast and egg for westerners. However, we found the breakfast room to be hideously crowded of a morning, nowhere near big enough for the number of guests staying there, so gave up on the breakfast after the first two mornings which was unfortunate. Also there wasn't much of a social atmosphere in this hostel, although it was mostly Chinese guests and they tend to be more reserved and keep to themselves more than western countries, so that may be why - certainly not the management's fault, more an observation.||Overall we were pretty happy with our stay - there was nothing else in such a great spot which could match the price. Would strongly recommend paying a bit more for a room with a window though due to the ventilation issues...

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Overall, the hostel was nice. You get what you pay for. It had a very cute garden area, which was great for eating breakfast. The rooms were overall fine. They were a little small though, not much room for 2 people. The room, however, did feel a little...damp/humid...||||We had a private bathroom (nice for a hostel), but it was kind of weird. The shower, toilet, and sink were all in one area. There was no curtain for the shower. You are basically showering on top of the toilet.||||Positive: There was breakfast each morning (hard boiled eggs, pastries, toast, juice, the basics). It was a nice meal overall. They also sell water bottles downstairs in the lobby area.||||Positive: The location is great. It is close to the subway, and about a mile walk from The Bund area. It is, however, hard for Taxi's to find as it is not on the main road. It is also next door to a bar (The Beer Lady). The staff...