Originally Posted by
moondog
Thank you for posting. We're always curious about current data points.
A few questions:
1. Where is the hotel? I assume since you don't live in Shanghai they can put you anywhere. That might be a good thing because I'm limited to xuhui only and there aren't any great options
2. I didn't notice a couch, or even an easy chair, in your picture. That would drive me nuts (only getting to choose between bed and desk)
3. What are the food delivery rules?
4. Can you do the plus 3 in your own place or at least an actual hotel?
Cheers.
1. Where is the hotel?
Well, we started driving SOUTH after leaving PVG, and I was thinking: "Oh, ohhh!!"
The seemingly endless drive took us to JinShan District!
Yes, it's because none of us are staying in Shanghai, I am sure.
2. I didn't notice a couch
No, nothing like that. But it's MUCH better than my hotel last year, so I am not complaining. The plastic on the floor is a bit horrible though.
3. What are the food delivery rules?
Has three choices of standard delivery at different costs per day: RMB60, 80, or 100, with increasing "quality". I chose the RMB100/day, but canceled it after the first meal, because 1) I have brought tons of my own food with me, and 2) they have a paper in-room menu which you can order from, A-La-carte. Tried it today...will see what turns up!
You can order pretty much anything else from outside too with two deliveries/day.
This is in STARK contrast to my experience last year!!! Much better here this time around.
4. Can you do the plus 3 in your own place or at least an actual hotel?
This is THE BIG remaining mystery. i have been trying to figure this out with the help from others in the WeChat group, but nothing concrete as of yet. Some are saying it depends on whether your community in Beijing will allow 7-day "quarantinees" or not; others are saying we HAVE to stay in this hotel. Not sure yet....
P.S.: I can see the ocean from my room!!!!
