Originally Posted by chazas
I'd like to hear the whole story.
I've scheduled a vacation in China this fall almost entirely using miles and points. AA miles to fly JL business class from Honolulu to Shanghai (staying at the Hilton), then on to Suzhou (to stay at the Sheraton), Nanjing (I booked the Sheraton rather than the Hilton because Frommer's reports that the Hilton is understaffed and out of the way), Qufu, Tai An, then Beijing (staying at the St. Regis), and home on JL again.
I'd particularly like to hear whether I made the right decision about Hilton vs. Sheraton in Nanjing.
Charlie
Looks to me like you're using HH or SPG points for hotels. In that case I suggest switching to the Westin in Shanghai. Or the St. Regis. The Hilton looks tired and service is spotty. It's more like a :-: :-: :-: 1/2 nowadays. There was an extensive discussion in FT on Shanghai hotels not too long ago.