Shanghai Stadium Hotel: Luxury Stay Near Metro!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups! I'm diving headfirst into the Shanghai Stadium Hotel review, and trust me, it's gonna be a rollercoaster. Forget those corporate-speak reviews; this is the real deal, full of messy opinions, random rambles, and hopefully, some useful info too. Let's get this bread!
Shanghai Stadium Hotel: Luxury Stay Near Metro! - Unfiltered Review
Alright, so, first things first: the name. "Shanghai Stadium Hotel: Luxury Stay Near Metro!" – it's… informative. But, does it scream "book me"? Maybe not. But hey, location, location, location, right? And that, my friends, is where this hotel starts to shine.
Getting There & Getting Around: Metro Magic & Car Woes
- Accessibility: Okay, this is HUGE for me as a traveler. I’m a mobility-impaired person so this has a special meaning for me. The hotel boasts facilities for disabled guests and that includes, elevator access. That's a massive win. I didn't have a specific need to utilize a wheelchair yet, but knowing the hotel has those facilities puts me at ease.
- Airport transfer: I'm not going to lie, I HATE arrivals and departure, but they have an airport transfer service. Total lifesaver. Nothing worse than haggling for a taxi after a long flight.
- Metro: Ah, the metro. This is where the "Near Metro!" part of the name comes in. The location is GOLDEN. Really, it's super convenient. Seriously, being able to hop on the metro and zip all over Shanghai? Priceless. So, accessibility to the metro is spot on.
- Car Park: Now, here's a little hiccup. They have "Car park [free of charge]," but let's be honest, navigating Shanghai in a car is… an experience. I opted for taxis and the metro. The hotel also offers Valet parking if you really want the car.
The Room: A Sanctuary… Mostly.
- Available in all rooms: This is a long list so I'll cherry pick some of the things that standout the most.
- Air conditioning: Thank GOD. Shanghai summers… whew!
- Free Wi-Fi: Crucial. Don't even think about a hotel without it. Especially when I was trying to upload my AMAZING photos.
- Extra long bed: Nice touch for tall folks, or those of us who like to spread out!
- Wi-Fi [free]: Again, yes!
- Blackout curtains: Essential for sleeping off jet lag or just avoiding the early morning sun.
- Mini bar: Always nice to have. And I totally used it for my own stash, of course!
- Additional toilet: A luxurious plus, especially with a travel companion.
- Bathtub: Okay, I took a long bath with a book on the first night. Pure bliss.
- The Little Things: The bathrobes were plush, the slippers were comfy, and the complimentary tea was a nice touch. Minor things.
- Soundproof rooms: Honestly, yes! This is a big deal in a city like Shanghai.
Cleanliness & Safety: Making Me Feel Safe
- Cleanliness: I'm that person who checks everything. I was seriously impressed. It was spotless. Sanitized kitchen and tableware items, daily disinfection in common areas – all good. Room sanitization opt-out available - if you're into that.
- Safety: This is important, and I was relieved to find this. CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Security [24-hour], Smoke alarms, Fire extinguisher all there. It gave me peace of mind.
Dining, Drinking & Snacking: A Gastronomic Adventure (with ups and downs)
- Restaurants: There are multiple restaurants on-site. I tried the buffet, which was decent, but nothing mind-blowing. The Asian cuisine in restaurant was good, the Western cuisine in restaurant was meh.
- Poolside bar: This was a particular highlight. Sipping a cocktail by the pool with a view? Yes, please!
- Coffee shop: The coffee was decent, nothing special, perfect.
- Room service [24-hour]: This is a HUGE win. Midnight snack craving? No problem.
- Alternative meal arrangement: So, I had a dietary restriction which I was able to get a meal made for me. Always a plus.
Amenities: Pampering and Practicalities
- Spa/Sauna: I'll be honest, I spent a LOT of time in the spa. The sauna was hot, the steamroom was heavenly. They offer massage, body wrap, and body scrub.
- Fitness Center: I didn't go, but they have one.
- Swimming pool [outdoor]: The Swimming pool was beautiful, and that pool with view was magical. Seriously, book a pool.
- Business facilities: They also have business facilities, including meeting rooms etc.
The "Meh" Moments (because no hotel is perfect)
- The Bathroom Phone: Seriously? Why?
- The Breakfast Buffet: Over it. The food was okay, but nothing special.
- The Gift Shop: Totally forgettable. Don't bother.
Overall Verdict: Would I Stay Again?
Absolutely. The Shanghai Stadium Hotel isn't perfect, but it's REALLY GOOD. The location is incredible, the rooms are comfortable, the spa is amazing, and the staff are friendly and helpful. Despite the minor quirks, I'd recommend the Shanghai Stadium Hotel.
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Unbelievable Bangkok Luxury: OYO 1089 Baan Boran Awaits!
Okay, buckle up buttercups. This isn't your pristine, meticulously planned travelogue. This is a messy, real-deal, slightly-over-caffeinated account of my Shanghai adventure based at the Hanting Premium Hotel Shanghai Stadium Metro Station. Get ready, because things are about to get a little…unhinged.
Shanghai Shenanigans: A Hot Mess Express
(Day 1: Arrival and Immediate Regret… Kidding! Mostly.)
- 10:00 AM: Arrive at Pudong International Airport (PVG). The sheer scale of this airport is intimidating. I mean, it’s a city in itself! After a minor panic attack involving the customs forms and a near-breakdown when I realized I’d forgotten my universal travel adapter (seriously, how do I always forget that?!), I manage to secure a taxi.
- 11:30 AM: Taxi ride to Hanting Premium Hotel. Okay, first impression of Shanghai traffic: chaotic ballet. It's a symphony of horns, weaving scooters, and the occasional rogue bicycle. The taxi driver, bless his soul, seemed to be conducting the whole thing with a cigarette dangling precariously from his mouth.
- 12:30 PM: Check-in at the hotel. The lobby is surprisingly sleek and modern. The staff are super polite, but my Mandarin is abysmal, so it's a lot of frantic pointing and smiling. I’m starting to think I should have boned up on my Chinese.
- 1:00 PM: Lunch at the hotel's little restaurant thingy. I ordered… something. I’m pretty sure it was noodles. It was… fine. Not mind-blowing. I'm already missing my comfy bed and a good ol' fashioned burger. (Guilty!)
- 2:00 PM: Unpack. The hotel room is compact but clean. It's definitely a "functional" aesthetic. I'm already fantasizing about putting my pajamas on. (I did).
- 3:00 PM: Attempt to navigate the metro. This is where the real adventure began. I bought a Metro card, and almost immediately got hopelessly lost trying to figure out the lines. Turns out, the Shanghai metro is like a giant, colorful spaghetti monster. I mean, the people are everywhere. I was bumped, jostled, and generally overwhelmed by the sheer human density. But here I was, trying to maintain an iota of dignity.
- 4:00 PM: Finally, I found my way to the Shanghai Stadium. The air was kind of hazy, a typical smoggy day apparently, but the sheer size of the stadium was impressive. I just stared for a bit.
- 5:30 PM: Dinner at a dingy little noodle shop near the hotel. This time, triumph! I managed to order something delicious (I think it was noodles, again). The shop owner was so nice, despite us communicating entirely through charades. The food was so cheap. And filling. And I felt like I was finally really in Shanghai.
- 7:00 PM: Walked around the local area around the hotel. It was packed. It smelled like delicious street food. I didn't indulge. I was full.
- 8:00 PM: Collapse in hotel room. Watch some Chinese TV (don't understand a word, but the visuals are… interesting). Mentally plan my escape back home. (Also kidding).
- 9:00 PM: Attempt to sleep. Jet lag is kicking my butt!
(Day 2: Temple Troubles and Street Food Euphoria)
- 8:00 AM: Wake up. Groggily drag myself out of bed. The jet lag feels like a concrete block on top of my head. And coffee. I need coffee.
- 9:00 AM: Head to the Longhua Temple. This place is seriously serene. The air smells of incense, and the monks are chanting, which is calming, and it was beautiful. I wandered around, feeling a little lost, a lot curious, and incredibly small. I'll admit, I even bought a little trinket. Don't judge me.
- 11:00 AM: Disaster. I got a little lost; I got turned around because I have no real internal compass. I had to ask for help. My limited Chinese (mostly comprised of "Ni hao" and "Xie Xie") served me very poorly.
- 12:00 PM: Lunch. Found this amazing street food stall. Amazing dumplings. The vendor, a woman with the kindest eyes, helped me pick something delicious. I ate them standing up, surrounded by a throng of hungry locals. Pure bliss. I’m already plotting a return trip.
- 2:00 PM: Stroll down Nanjing Road (or at least attempt to). Whoa. The crowds are intense. Lights everywhere. Seriously, it's a sensory overload. Street performers, flashing billboards, and a constant stream of humanity… It's fascinating and exhausting simultaneously. I'm pretty sure I saw someone breakdancing next to a guy selling bubble tea. Shanghai is weird, guys. In a good way.
- 4:00 PM: The Bund. Okay, this is pretty epic. The iconic skyline is breathtaking, especially with the sun starting to dip. Photos don't do it justice. The contrast between the historic buildings and the futuristic skyscrapers is stunning. I spent way too long just staring.
- 5:30 PM: Stumbled upon a tiny tea shop. I am not a tea person. I am a coffee person. But I needed a break from the mayhem, and the shopkeeper was lovely. I tried a jasmine tea and unexpectedly enjoyed it.
- 7:00 PM: Dinner… Okay, this deserves its own section. I have to tell you about this dinner. I went to this little hole-in-the-wall place I found online. It was a bit of a trek from the hotel but it became the experience that kept me wandering, I've always loved a good adventure. It wasn't fancy, but the aromas wafting from the kitchen promised something amazing. I ordered… well, I pointed at something on the menu and hoped for the best. It turned out to be a dish called… Pork Belly in Red Sauce or something similar. (I don't know. I can't read Chinese). Oh. My. God. It was the most incredible thing I've ever tasted. The pork was meltingly tender, the sauce was rich and complex… I practically licked the plate clean. I had NO idea how good food could be. This dinner officially redeemed any of my other misadventures.
- 8:30 PM: Staggered back to the hotel, utterly stuffed. The afterglow from that meal… it was almost spiritual. I needed to sit down. I needed air.
- 9:00 PM: Attempt to write in my journal (which quickly devolved into scribbled notes and food emojis). Maybe tomorrow I'll learn how to cook like this.
(Day 3: Museum Mishaps and Shopping Spree Regret)
- 9:00 AM: Shanghai Museum. This is where my meticulously planned itinerary went completely off the rails. I thought I could embrace the museum. Instead, I wandered around, overwhelmed by the sheer volume of artifacts and the intense crowds. I got lost, I got bored, and I may or may not have taken a nap in a dark corner.
- 11:30 AM: Flee the museum. I needed retail therapy. I went to a shopping mall and was immediately sucked into the consumer vortex.
- 1:00 PM: Lunch: Okay, fine. I ate at a mall food court. It was what it was.
- 2:00 PM: Shopping: I spent a small fortune on stuff I probably don't need. Bargaining is a skill I apparently lack. (Note to self: learn how to haggle). I thought I was on a mission but reality was more in the vein of "BUY ALL THE THINGS".
- 4:00 PM: Regret.
- 5:00 PM: Coffee (needed). Found a little café near the hotel. Sat there, stared into my latte, and quietly calculated how much I'd blown my budget.
- 6:00 PM: Walk along the river. Try to salvage my day. Catch a sunset.
- 7:00 PM: Dinner at a restaurant near the hotel. It was… okay. I was still traumatized by my museum experience and the shopping spree. I'm probably gonna eat noodles again.
- 8:00 PM: Back at the hotel. I feel like I have lived a month. Am I homesick? Maybe a little. Exhausted? Absolutely. Shanghai: you are a beast.
- 9:00 PM: Packing. (I never pack early. Why do I do this to myself?)
(Day 4: Departure and a Promise)
- 8:00 AM: Wake up, feeling surprisingly spry. Maybe the jet lag is finally easing.
- 9:00 AM: Checkout from hotel. Say goodbye to the friendly hotel staff.
- 9:30 AM: Head to the airport.
- **11:00
Shanghai Stadium Hotel: FAQs – Reality Check Edition!
Okay, is this place REALLY luxurious, or is that just marketing fluff?
Alright, deep breath. "Luxury" is subjective, right? I mean, coming from a hostel background, ANY mini-fridge is luxury. But... the Shanghai Stadium Hotel? It IS nice. Think plush carpets, maybe a slightly over-the-top lobby. The rooms are generally spacious, which is a HUGE plus, especially after battling through the Shanghai crowds. However... and this is where things get REAL... I wouldn't call it *super* luxurious. It's more... comfortable elegance. Like, someone-who-has-money-but-isn't-trying-too-hard kind of luxury. Don't expect gold-plated taps, okay? You might still find a slightly wonky lampshade. And their definition of "fresh fruit" at breakfast on Tuesday? We'll just say it left something to be desired. (My mango was basically an insult to mangoes! I swear, I considered complaining. But I was also too stressed to deal with it. Maybe I should have...). So, yeah. Good. Not 'roll-around-naked-on-silk-sheets' good. But definitely better than that dodgy budget place I stayed at in Nanjing. Thank GOD for that.
How's the location? Is "near the metro" code for "a ten-mile hike in the pouring rain?"
Honestly? The location is GREAT. Seriously. It's RIGHT there. Like, exit the hotel, cross the road, and BAM! Metro. I'm serious, it's ridiculously convenient. Especially after a long day of battling the crowds at the Shanghai Museum, or...well, everything in Shanghai involves battling crowds. The real test came during my visit to the Shanghai World Financial Center. After the high-speed elevator ride, my ears were ringing, and my brain was fried. The thought of a long commute was unbearable. But, nope! The Metro was a breeze. If there were a place to rate the hotel based solely on how close it is to the metro, I would easily give it a 10/10. Now if only they had a way to teleport me to the entrance, then it would be a perfect experience.
About those "rooms": Do they really look like the pictures? And do they have a view worth looking at?
Okay, room pictures online? Take 'em with a massive grain of salt, as always. My room? It looked...mostly like the photos. It was clean, which is a *huge* win in my book. The decor? A little generic, but perfectly fine. Let's be honest, for a hotel room, I'm not expecting interior design genius, I'm expecting clean and spacious. Which it mostly delivered!
The view? This is where things get interesting. It honestly depends on your room location, and I'm not sure you can select the view. I'm not sure if the hotel even puts their guests to consider the view. And honestly, unless you're a huge architecture buff, the view is really not the main selling point. As for the view, there are some rooms that overlook the stadium, which can be pretty cool. Others face the city – a classic Shanghai skyline experience. It's cool at night. But don't expect the absolute best view in Shanghai. You're mostly going to see other buildings, mostly. Or maybe just some rooftops. But it isn't disappointing. It's a decent view, the kind you'd see from a sensible building.
What's the breakfast situation like? Because breakfast is important. SERIOUSLY important.
Ugh, breakfast... it's a crucial question, isn't it? It can set the tone for your whole day! The breakfast buffet is...okay. It's a vast spread, with a mix of Western and Chinese options. Expect the usual suspects: eggs, bacon (sometimes), pastries, noodles, congee, the works. (I'm not sure what "the works" even means, half of the time!) The coffee? Pretty standard hotel coffee - don't go expecting artisan brews. The pastries? Hit or miss. Some days, they were stale. Other days, surprisingly good. Just don't go expecting a Michelin-star breakfast experience, or you'll be disappointed. It's functional, filling, and gets the job done. But, and this is a big but, after a few days, you might be craving something *other* than the same old buffet. And remember my mango rant? Yeah.
Is the hotel staff helpful? Because I've had some… adventures with hotel staff in the past.
Generally, yes. The staff are usually quite helpful. But remember: this is Shanghai. English fluency varies. Be patient. Sometimes, it's like playing a game of charades to explain your needs. The receptionists are usually fine. They can book taxis, give directions, generally help out. One time though, I asked for extra towels, and it took, no exaggeration, *three* phone calls and an hour to get them. THREE! It was a *minor* inconvenience, but it did make me wonder if a rogue towel-hoarding monster was on the loose. Still, they were eventually delivered with a smile, so... good points for perseverance, I guess? I did get the impression they genuinely *tried*. And honestly, in the grand scheme of things, it wasn't a deal-breaker. Just pack extra towels.
Overall, would you stay there again?
This is the million-dollar question, isn't it? Honestly? Yes. I'd stay there again. It's clean, the location is amazing, and it's generally a pleasant experience. It's not perfect, sure. The breakfast could be better, and the staff could always be more helpful, but for the price and the convenience, it's a solid choice. It's the kind of place you'd recommend to a friend who's visiting Shanghai for the first time and wants something reliable. But I would also whisper the mango warning in their ear. Just to be safe. I would definitely stay there again, and not even hesitate, even if I have to bring my own mangoes.
