I found a very good map (though not too many hotels are listed on it) yesterday:

http://www.smartshanghai.com/en/travel/sshamap.php

Yeah, I searched both of them. A lot of folks seem to be getting the 5-star Renaissance in Pudong for the $50s and $60s. That doesn't strike me as a bad deal, but I don't think I want to stay there. The Westin in Huangpu seems to participate, but there's not much bidding history. Like one guy bid $100 and got it. :) I think if I could get the Westin for 60 or 65 bucks that would be good. Right?

Neither would I.

Unless something on the order of SARS decimates the market within the next several months, I'd say the chances of that are pretty much zero.

I checked the Westin just for fun and the cheapest rate is over $200 USD. I never thought any place in Shanghai could be so desirable :(

I noticed that there's a new Regent opening up near Jin An, maybe some deal can be had there?

Stayed at Westin one time. I thought it was overpriced and not really that great location. But I have heard that the top floor suites are nice. There are many hotels that are consistently priced over $200 and are worth it. I have stayed at the Hyatt and Garden Hotel.. they were worth the $200. The best deals on rooms are over holidays such as CNY, National week, Christmas...otherwise they don't seem to discount too much...but on occasion you can find a good deal if you can give them a China passport for reservation.

The Regent has been open for a while. I've never been inside, but friends that have tell me it's nothing special. Also, the site is an odd choice for a 5-star hotel (I didn't know it was possible to build so close to Yan'an Rd).

Oriental Riverside on Pudong side is ~$125. Next to Pearl TV Tower and Tourist Tunnel over to Bund. A good Chinese 5-star.

If your'e looking for something clean and similar to a HGI property in the US, I recommend the Green Tree inn. I stayed there a couple of times in the past few months. I like it since it only cost about 300RMB or so/night, if I can remember correctly.

Changning?
 

Hello; first time China visitor with a question about the Changning area. I'll be flying into the Pudong airport on AA's new ORD-PVG flight. I am going in late July / early August.

I'll be in PVG for only 3 days / 2 nights and want to just see the highlights. I'm going to Beijing after my first few days in PVG.

How far is Changning from the main tourist sights via public transit or taxi?

Thanks.

Changning is ok (better than Pudong or Gubei), but I'm not sure I'd go out of the way to stay there (can't think any special hotels off the top of my head).

pan harvest
 

I posted an updated report on this place in one of the other Shanghai hotel threads several days ago so you guys can search for details, but I want to mention here as well because I now realize that it is priced way below market (the suites, in particular) if you manage to book at my discounted rate, and is much nicer than any 168. Plus, the staff is really nice.

I agreed - location is not very good - I like staying out on Nanjing Xi Lu, near the Portman in the Jing An Temple area; lots of shopping and cafes, on the subway line to PuDong / People's Square; decent taxi ride to XinTianDi or XuJiaHui (if you care), sort of centrally located. Also good for meetings, as many foreign companies are in that area in Citic Square, Plaza 66, etc. And PLENTY of bars, expat and local, on or around TonGren Lu.

At the same time, down in the French Concession is nice, too, and quieter, but less convenient, I think.

Any thoughts on the Somerset Grand Shanghai? http://www.somersetgrandshanghai.com/home.htm

It has a 2-bedroom available on our dates for Y1350/night, which isn't too bad.

We currently have an award reservation booked at the Hilton, but have read some negative reviews of that hotel.

Thanks.

Service apt
 

I can't speak for this one but have stayed in Ascott and Somerset in HCMC, Manila and Bangkok. I would rate them as great value, 3 star level, rooms usually large and spacious, F&B so so (but you ain't eating there are u?), and service good.

FYI, I have a positive bias for service type units...

The Howard Johnson All Suites on Yanan Road is a super value for a mini-suite with kitchen