I was greeted by a team of professional and welcoming hotel staff upon arrival, and it was a great way to begin my Shanghai trip. The service level of the staff here is one of the best things that I liked during my stay. Check-in was a brief, and I got to my room fairly quickly. My room was clean, and the space was just adequate. Me and my girlfriend thought that it was much smaller than our room in other cities in China, but it's Shanghai, so we're not complaining. I'd say, if you have 3 or more guest staying, stick to the recommended guest number of the room that you're booking, and you'll be fine. The view from my room was not bad as I got a glimpse of the Oriental Pearl Tower from my room. There's even a bathtub in the room, though it might be a tad too small for some. Location of the hotel was perfect for the both of us as we enjoyed a nice walk back from the Bund in the evenings. The neighbourhood is quiet and peaceful, and there's a couple of convenience stores nearby. Faciliaties were good as well. I like to swim during my travels and I was glad that the hotel has a heated pool that you can even swim in during fall/ winter. Breakfast was average, but again, the service level of the staff was good. Overall, I enjoyed my stay in this hotel, and I'll definitely consider staying here again when I'm back next time.