Ji Hotel Shanghai Xujiahui

Stayed at this hotel for 3 nights for work, which was booked by my local colleagues. The hotel does not have a grand entrance, but that is the only big negative points. Check-in was fast and prompt, and completed in less than 5-minutes even though it was the first time i am staying here. The reception even suggested that I joined the Hanting Hotels membership which cost under RMB200. The savings was RMB 50 from daily room rate, and free breakfast (RMB75 daily, so fully paid back in my 3-days stay). Did not check if the reception spoke any English, as I speak Chinese. I stayed on the 5-th floor, the highest. Not much of a view, but no complaints. Rooms are very clean, not large, about 25m2. Large enough for a single person or a couple (even family of 3). No mucky carpets, only tiled entrance area and wooden flooring. Air-conditioning was working well, and no smells/odours in rooms (even though there was an ash-tray provided). I got a large King bed, which is comfortable to sleep on. Pillows were also good. Rooms were clean, and modern up-to-date. No bath, just a large overhead rain-fall like shower head with plenty of hot water. Modern sitting toilets. Towels were clean and plush, changed daily. Room comes with free internet, coffee/tea, no minibar. Nice long desk to work and surf the internet, and enough power sockets to charge all your modern equipment. There is a large 32-inch TV with Chinese channels (no Satellite TV, no CNN, no BBC). Breakfast is free for Hanting Club members (otherwise RMB25) which serves a decent Chinese breakfast. Fried eggs can be made to order. There are bread, cereal, juices, milk, fruits, coffee/tea. Not a lot of choice of spreads, margarine/jam, no cheese. Noodles or rice, hard boiled egg, bacon, sausages, vegetables, rice porridge and condiments. Food was warm, and topped up frequently. Waitress was very prompt in cleaning up after patrons left, as the dining area was small. Efficient and friendly. The location is nearby to shopping (Metro city) and also lots of electronics/PC/computer stores. Lots of eating options (Eastern and Western), and very close to the metro. In conclusion, not 5-stars hotel, but 5-stars value for money hotel in super great location.