Mercure Hongqiao Airport

We booked this hotel because we got stuck in Shanghai due to Typhoon which all flights and train being cancelled for 2 days and is the exact date we fly home. We took a taxi from HongQiao train station at midnight, and it cost about 50RMB. When I booked, I already knew I had to pay in hotel when checking in. I was so pleased to have booked this hotel. Hotel lobby is light and airy with modern contemporary style . (It offers free water and plum juice and biscuits in the lobby, plus 2 iMac computer for guest to use.) Room is decent size and clean. I booked a twin room and stays with my 2 teenage son, with 4 suitcase, and still feels enough room. (there were a coffee table with 2 chairs by the side) They provide 2 bottles of water per day, but also 2 cans of soft drink + another bottle of water free in the fridge. At the end, we end up staying in the hotel for 3 more nights, and we had a lovely time. (When I told reception I got stuck in Shanghai and had to extend my stay, they offered me a cheaper room rate.) It was very convenience for me to pop to the airport (5 mins walk) everyday to check and rebook my flight. (bear in mind the airline booking desk had a 4 hours long queue.) The metro is just 3 mins walk away, and we went to the nearby shopping mall (2 stops away, next to HongQiao train station) and also to other places in Shanghai. Housekeeper was friendly. I mentioned to them that we don't have enough bottled water and she gave us 4 extra bottles immediately. Without us to remind them again, they give us 2 extra bottle of water everyday, plus refilling our soft drinks in the fridge. Breakfast has a wide varieties of choices, offer both western (French pastries, bread, sausage, bacon, fried and boiled egg, Veg salad, yogurt and fresh fruit salad. chinese food - fried rice, fried noddles, congee, bean curd, Dim Sum bun, and freshly brewed coffee. I highly recommend this airport hotel if you travels to HongQiao airport (T1) or HongQiao train station!