Where to Stay in Shanghai

Shanghai is one China's most popular tour destinations. It is known for its advantageous location, the seamless integration of Chinese and Western cultures, and ancient relics and modern facilities. The number of the visitors to Shanghai is increasing each year. Of course for visitors to Shanghai, one of the most important parts of their trip is their accommodations. A wide range of hotels are available to accept the large number of visitors from China and abroad.

There is a large selection of hotels ranging from the three to five-stars in Shanghai. A number of these hotels are located in the city's shopping and entertainment districts, and some are located near some of Shanghai's most famous and popular scenic spots. For five-star hotels, China Odyssey Tours recommends the Shanghai JC Mandarin, and for four-star hotels, the Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai and the Bund Hotel Shanghai are recommended. Visitors staying at these hotels will have not only have easy access to some of the city's most famous sites, as well as the city's best shopping and entertainment. Many of the desk workers and concierge in Shanghai's hotels can speak English, so the language barrier is not a problem. They will serve each guest with great hospitality and do everything in their power to make visitors feel at home.

Shanghai's five-star hotels are all comprehensively-facilitated, and are designed to make guests feel relaxed and refreshed after their daily tours. The facilities in Shanghai's four-star hotels are also well designed and managed. The major difference is in regards to location. In Shanghai's three-star hotels, visitors also receive wonderful service but with lower prices.

The room rates in Shanghai's hotels are a little higher than in most cities in China, due to Shanghai's higher living standards, but this means that visitors will have the highest level of service and amenities. Most hotels usually have vacancies on most days. Shanghai is host to numerous trade fairs and conference and hotel rooms are in high demand during this season, so it is recommended that visitors make reservations in advance if they are planning to travel to Shanghai during this time.