77%Shanghai Dong Shi Hotel  

This hotel is in a great location, close to the main tourist parts of Shanghai. Staff speak good English. It is basically a business hotel though so not much else available for "tourists" in the way of brochures etc, but that wasn't a problem.

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by smedleym7108 – posted on Apr 7, 2008

4

At reception nobody speaks english.

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by Luigima3933 – posted on Sep 5, 2006

5

Given the excellent location, price is very reasonable. The only small bad point is that staff could have been more helpful. But on the whole, I fully recommend this hotel for those who are staying only for the week end and who want to make the most of their stay!

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by chiwhi – posted on Aug 15, 2006

2

The hotel has a great location, close to the metro, the Bund, etc... Rooms are very standard, we've stayed at hostels in Shanghai with nicer doubles for less. The reception staff was utterly useless (regardless of whether you speak chinese or not).

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by walentine – posted on Aug 15, 2006

9

The hotel is well positioned and clean. We found it a little noisy although we are beginning to think that hotels in China are generally noisy. The housekeeping staff were a little eccentric. I had to literally push her out of the room because she tried to push her way in while my wife was... more The hotel is well positioned and clean. We found it a little noisy although we are beginning to think that hotels in China are generally noisy. The housekeeping staff were a little eccentric. I had to literally push her out of the room because she tried to push her way in while my wife was dressing. On another occasion (when I was not there) she entered the room while my wife was in atowel and tried to order her out!close

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by adriangoa – posted on Jul 22, 2006

2

The location is superb and very near the bund and Nanjing Rd. The hotel staff is friendly but the atmosphere in the hotel is rather quiet though. However, we managed to book local tours from the hotel to Hangzhou and Suzhou at reasonable prices!

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by shiauheng – posted on Jun 14, 2006

1

... i haven't got my deposit until today whether it has been mor than the room rate ...

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by rhierl – posted on May 14, 2006

1

As everyone before us has said...this location is unbeatable for the price. The rooms are decent (beds are a bit hard, carpet is very old, but has a nice hot high pressure shower). Staff speak a reasonable amount of English and arranged an amazing Chinese Acrobatic show for us to go to. It was...

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by rena-str – posted on May 5, 2006

10

Neighbours on both sides very noisy with TV blaring until the early hours, but apart from that this place is a fantastic budget place in an excellent location - restaurant good and cheap too!

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by SusiI6449 – posted on Mar 31, 2006

4

Fantastic Location for any kind of traveller.

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by littlemissu – posted on Jan 23, 2006

1

Perfect location, and big empty old eastern style hotel. I will be back!!!

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by moi885 – posted on Jan 3, 2006

2

Great location right in the Bund. The rooms are clean and spacious--especially compared to rooms in Hong Kong! The only drawback for our discounted room (posted rate is about 100RM more) is that our window looks onto a brick wall.

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by jennicapet – posted on Oct 24, 2005

1

sympa et acceuillant et proche du bund

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by Flyingn – posted on Oct 12, 2005

1

Basically they cheated us, so be careful with this hotel. They made us pay more that the reservation we had with hostelworld because they said that it was the holiday golden week. They were really helpless in all our questions (like for example where do we take the bus to the airport, when it... more Basically they cheated us, so be careful with this hotel. They made us pay more that the reservation we had with hostelworld because they said that it was the holiday golden week. They were really helpless in all our questions (like for example where do we take the bus to the airport, when it was leaving from the hotel in front). we were really disgusted about how they treated us and we are still not sure how much the hotel will cost because they made us pay a deposit using the credit card that so far they have still not retourned. I really do not know where to complain, but they shouls retourn us the difference of money about the reservation we had and the total amount we paid.close

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by plegab – posted on Oct 9, 2005

6

Very good price for what you get, very close to the Bund so great location. Transport links are nearby.

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by KimLat – posted on Aug 5, 2005

2

chinese hotel-staff speak little english-room and bathroom clean and cleaned daily. Full service hotel 24/24h. Quiet at night- 150 m away from the Bund-shops in the neighbourhood. Good hotel!

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by chrisal857 – posted on Jun 11, 2005

6

This is an excellent hotel, great location and very cheap for the quality you get. It is however a hotel, not a hostel and so is not great for meeting fellow travellers or for having the facilities of a hostel.

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by Jacqui2228 – posted on Apr 25, 2005

1

A clean functional bathroom, a not so clean functional room (hard bed), no internet access and the staff spoke little English, but still better value than staying in a hostel.

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by yogitabh – posted on Apr 24, 2005

2

Perfect location, nice staff; but the "no difference between this and a five star hotel" thing is ridiculous. Room carpet pretty dirty, and my Shanghainese friends say the price I paid for what I got was quite dear. Also the address I was given was not correct; they forgot the... more Perfect location, nice staff; but the "no difference between this and a five star hotel" thing is ridiculous. Room carpet pretty dirty, and my Shanghainese friends say the price I paid for what I got was quite dear. Also the address I was given was not correct; they forgot the "-1" (dash one) on the address so I instead went into some engineering company -next to- the driveway at the end of which the hotel is located.close

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by kathleen8277 – posted on Apr 21, 2005

6

The location of this hotel is great, just a few minutes to Nanjing road. The hotel is cheap, clean and good value for money; but the staff speak a poor english. They have a big problem to undertand that we had already paid some money through the internet, but we solved it. I REALLY RECOMEND IT!

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by giliwa – posted on Mar 21, 2005

3

May be because it was spring holidays but the place looked deserted and sometimes thought I was alone in the hotel. Ambiance therefor was killing. Nevertheless great location: walking distance from the Bund. Only reception desk girls spoke a little English.

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by JMenn – posted on Feb 23, 2005

1

We walked past the entrance twice trying to find it (it is set back off the street), but once found it was very good!

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by edwardpe – posted on Jan 12, 2005

2

This isn't a hostel. It is a hotel, but it was still pretty nice and in a convenient area.

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by jchu4 – posted on Dec 14, 2004

3

The booking didn't get through to them, they didn't know anything about me!

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by bencr606 – posted on Nov 17, 2004

6

Good Place to stay. Central situated and good value. Floors are kept very poor. Under the Beds is plenty of dust.

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by mnjanssen – posted on Nov 8, 2004

7

Basic Hotel, which was brilliant for our needs, one minute from the bund five minutes from Nanjing dong lu. How could one ask for more!

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by yosco – posted on Oct 31, 2004

5

This is a hotel but right beside the Captain's Hostel...the price was amazing...I'm sure the best in the area and it was exactly like a hotel...the staff was VERY friendly and helpful...we really enjoyed our stay there and will definitely go back

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by Sharpetr – posted on Oct 11, 2004

1

The hotel is in a really good location and very clean but they insist on taking a 'deposit' totalling more than the cost of your stay at the outset then refunding you the difference when you checkout! Very bizarre and not good for travellers on a budget - apparently something to do with 'official...

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by kristen8469 – posted on Oct 4, 2004

1

The location is great (in the area of Captain Youth Hostel and Metopole)! Our room was really musty smelling but it was quiet and the staff were very helpful.

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by maples – posted on Sep 25, 2004

1

Very good choice for staying in Shanghai for a couple of nights. Good location, low prices, everything you need. To compare with five-stars hotel, where I was before (not my choice), the only difference are the prices. Thank you very much.

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by vlisc – posted on Aug 27, 2004

1

It is a nice location, but it is a long 10 min walk from the metro station. The staff was very friendly. About 1 min away from the Metropole Hotel, which is much more expensive. So overall, its a great deal.

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by Kliu2214 – posted on Jul 17, 2004

2