Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Shanghai

This hotel has a truly excellent location, very short walk to the square and the best pedestrian shopping street in Shanghai, and to the Bund. The food was excellent, as was the room. The staff were very helpful, and helped to arrange two excellent tours (to the water city, a must, and a river trip at night (spectacular). I had to prompt them to check other tour companies that had tours running in the off season, but the result was great; nearly private tours with one other charming family or traveling companion each time. The price was quite reasonable, for a central big city hotel. I would definately choose to stay in this hotel again if going to Shanghai as a tourist.

Stayed here for business. Room was great. Our trip was split, a night in Shanghai, two nights in Ningbo, then a night back in Shanghai - first night we were spoilt with an upgrade to a fantastic room with living area and separate bedroom - unfortunately it was also the shortest stay of our trip as we arrived late in the evening, went for dinner, got a few hours sleep and then was up and on the road early next morning. The last night of our trip we weren't so lucky, but the room was still comfortable and clean. Wonderful views, clean, great staff. Couldn't complain

Stayed here for business. Room was great. Our trip was split, a night in Shanghai, two nights in Ningbo, then a night back in Shanghai - first night we were spoilt with an upgrade to a fantastic room with living area and separate bedroom - unfortunately it was also the shortest stay of our trip as we arrived late in the evening, went for dinner, got a few hours sleep and then was up and on the road early next morning. The last night of our trip we weren't so lucky, but the room was still comfortable and clean. Wonderful views, clean, great staff. Couldn't complain

staff were excellent, pool was great as was breakfast

Will stay again

Good position - easy walk to the Bund and other tourist attractions, including shopping. Staff were very helfpul. Overall the hotel was excellent, but the bed was the hardest we had ever slept on.

In the beginning,we were actually a bit uncertain about this hotel espeically when we read such a review about its room temperature, it was said that even during the cold winter, the room is like a sona house. As most people voted high score for its location, we finally booked it. The stay turned out to be a wonderful one. When we arrived we were upgraded to a suite which is clean, spacious and comfy. the toilet is big and clean too. We didn't find any noise problem as some reviews mentioned. The locaion is good too, it is 5 minutes walk to Nanjing Dong Lu metro station and around 7 minutes to People's square Sation. We took the subway quite a few times. And the staff is willing to help to call the texi too. We will definately stay here again.

Hotel is in an excellent location for visitors. Near to shops entertainment The Bund. Just watch out for Pimps and shoe shine men, they spray your shoes whilst you arer still walking and rip you off .

Excellent location; just walk across the road to Nanjing Rd where there's lots of shopping. Also close to other attractions e.g Bund. Minor problem with security key sometimes not working when using lift and accessing room. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to recommend friends to stay in this hotel.

Had Buffet dinner at 1st Floor Cafe, quality of food can be improved: - Hairy Crab is icy and not eatable - Most of the cooked food are tasteless, except for the lamb chop which is tender and delicious

Definately international five star cleanliness. deco is comfortable but the toilet deco is only average. Location is good but not yet best. I would give it a best rating for location if it is located nearer to the metro. Walking to the nearest metro is about 10 to 15mins walk. Surrounding of hotel is peaceful with only a few begger but there are always some strangers (a few young males and a few young females) always standing without reason near the hotel entrance. However, these people did not approach me which could be due to the fact that i have a wife with me. There is a 24hrs food store (Yong He Dou Jiang) serving soyabean food and chinese snacks which is good. This hotel will cause you 165yuan to reach by taxi from Pudong Airport. Not advisable to use metro to reach with your heavy lugguage as the walk from metro to the hotel is a very busy Nanjing street. Not so safe in such busy street with your lugguage as you are easily targeted.

Hotel was fine, room was clean, nicely decorated and spacious but too warm and the only way to cool the room during the winter period was to open the window!!

excellent

Excellent! Great hotel in a great location. Would recommend it.

Super clean, good service and excellent location. Will return definitely.

This hotel is located in a very good location. It is just opposite to Nanjing Road and take about 5 mins walk to subway station. Early check-in and late check-out is allowed without charges. The staffs are very helpful and polite.

My experience was excellent as I got upgraded to the business club level and that alone was enough for me. From my knowledge, you won't get much if any more value for money than this hotel in Shanghai. Staff were always helpful and there are some great facilities. The lobby also looks great.. of course the dining/breakfast etc. is on the expensive side, but it's a 5 star hotel so that is expected. Many places walking distance..

Excellent hotel in an excellent central location. Good sized well appointed rooms.

My 3 x night stay was first class . Staff were friendly & helpful despite language difficulty . Once I identified a concierge member with readonable english things ran smoothly . The roomwas very clen, comfortable and lift access no problem . Calls for service were actioned immediately . Twice I ate at Riviera Restaurant and again the staff were so warm & friendly which matched the excellent buffet food on offer . I can definitely recommend this hotel

Good Rooms and good location, close to shops and you can walk to the Museum.