I‘m visiting Shanghai for the first time in late October (5 nights) and need your help planning it. Trying to cash in a few points and would like to know which Category 2 or 3 property you would recommend. Just trying to get the most out of a rather small amount of points 😜. Location isn’t the most important factor for me since I don‘t mind walking lots of miles or taking the metro one station further. More important for me is a nice breakfast (I am a Lifetime Platinum Premier, being able to use the restaurant buffet instead of the lounge is a plus), a pool and/or spa (is it still warm enough for outdoor pools in late October?) and preferably a lounge where I can still grab a beer and a water after 7pm (always hate when they close shop early). Given these preferences, where would I be off best? Shanghai has so many full service properties in this point range that I‘m really undecided at this point - saw that there even is a JW in Category 2. I know that some Courtyards in Asia are better than some full service properties which makes the decision even more difficult. I‘ve been to the Courtyard Sha Tin in Hong Kong recently and was really impressed by this property, so for me a Courtyard in China is no deal breaker 😀
Thanks in advance for your help!