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GloballyServiced Sep 20, 2021 8:52 pm


Originally Posted by travelinmanS (Post 33583478)
That’s not surprising considering that some hotels just outright ban all foreigners these days. What would be more interesting and helpful to know is what hotels in Shanghai do currently accept people immediately following quarantine. Do you have any insight into this?

St Regis
W on the Bund
Hyatt on the Bund
Portman Ritz
Twelve Hengshan

To name a few. You can always call a hotel and ask them.

GloballyServiced Sep 20, 2021 8:54 pm


Originally Posted by YariGuy (Post 33583705)
How do they know? Is it somehow indicated on your health code or passport? Otherwise you would be like any other foreigner to them right?

I've been staying at a lot of hotels (2 nights away from Marriott Titanium this year) and have not run into any issues.

Hotels are supposed to check your entry stamp and many have a policy to wait 21 or 28 days from entry and some will quarantine you. Western 5* brands even have this.

UA_Flyer Sep 20, 2021 10:10 pm


Originally Posted by GloballyServiced (Post 33583879)
St Regis
W on the Bund
Hyatt on the Bund
Portman Ritz
Twelve Hengshan

To name a few. You can always call a hotel and ask them.

I stayed at Hyatt on the Bund for ten days after 14-day's isolated quarantine . I called in advance to confirm and asked to provide the green code in the local health app as a pre-requisite.

tauphi Sep 20, 2021 10:24 pm


Originally Posted by WasKnown (Post 33583128)
Many Shanghai hotels are still not accepting foreigners immediately following quarantine. Quite frustrating.

The Hilton Garden Inn in Qingpu (near SHA) takes those who're on the +7 portion of their quarantine. It's the cheapest Hilton group hotel in Shanghai on points. If money is not an issue then all the major brand hotels are more than happy to take you (and your money).

kb1992 Sep 20, 2021 10:51 pm


Originally Posted by WasKnown (Post 33583128)
Many Shanghai hotels are still not accepting foreigners immediately following quarantine. Quite frustrating.

After released from government 14-day quarantine, at the end of the day if you can't find a hotel to accept you, where can you go? Live in train station?

GloballyServiced Sep 20, 2021 11:19 pm


Originally Posted by kb1992 (Post 33584036)
After released from government 14-day quarantine, at the end of the day if you can't find a hotel to accept you, where can you go? Live in train station?

Another 7 days of government quarantine. But I think the working assumption is that everyone entering China now is an adult or accompanied by an adult who can confirm a hotel reservation in advance. So I don’t think they’re going to turn you loose to live in a van down by the river.

travelinmanS Sep 21, 2021 12:13 am


Originally Posted by UA_Flyer (Post 33583991)
I stayed at Hyatt on the Bund for ten days after 14-day's isolated quarantine . I called in advance to confirm and asked to provide the green code in the local health app as a pre-requisite.

Do they limit your movement at all or keep track of you? My neighborhood committee seems to think its 7 days locked in the room with the only release for the 2 tests. I'd rather stay in a hotel if that's the case.

kb1992 Sep 21, 2021 12:14 am


Originally Posted by GloballyServiced (Post 33583879)
St Regis
W on the Bund
Hyatt on the Bund
Portman Ritz
Twelve Hengshan

To name a few. You can always call a hotel and ask them.

I always stay at Marriott/Renaissance in Shanghai (there are several of them). Occasionally stay at Ritz C. Hopefully at least some of them will take foreigners after initial 14-day quarantine period ends.

My fear is that zero tolerance mindset of the entire Chinese society would lead to longer government forced quarantine, e.g. 21 or even 28 days. This Fujian guy from Singapore who tested positive after 38 days of entry is not helping......

GloballyServiced Sep 21, 2021 2:22 am


Originally Posted by travelinmanS (Post 33584130)
Do they limit your movement at all or keep track of you? My neighborhood committee seems to think its 7 days locked in the room with the only release for the 2 tests. I'd rather stay in a hotel if that's the case.

Shanghai is the only place I know of that does “community health monitoring” for the 3rd week meaning you’re free to roam the city but supposedly avoid large gatherings. And take a test day 21. Is your community in Shanghai?

All other cities lock you up for the 3rd week even if it’s your own home.

GloballyServiced Sep 21, 2021 2:23 am


Originally Posted by kb1992 (Post 33584132)
I always stay at Marriott/Renaissance in Shanghai (there are several of them). Occasionally stay at Ritz C. Hopefully at least some of them will take foreigners after initial 14-day quarantine period ends.

My fear is that zero tolerance mindset of the entire Chinese society would lead to longer government forced quarantine, e.g. 21 or even 28 days. This Fujian guy from Singapore who tested positive after 38 days of entry is not helping......

Like I said you don’t need to hope, just call them. Every hotel even within the same group has different policies.

UA_Flyer Sep 21, 2021 2:32 am


Originally Posted by travelinmanS (Post 33584130)
Do they limit your movement at all or keep track of you? My neighborhood committee seems to think its 7 days locked in the room with the only release for the 2 tests. I'd rather stay in a hotel if that's the case.

My final destination was Beijing. During the 7 day (after the 14-day isolation), I was able to move around except I need to do PCR test on Day 17 and Day 21 and the tests results automatically showed up in the local health app. I was able to go to our office in Shanghai to work and go out to lunch/dinner just as business as usual.

I do understand if you stay in Putou district, there is stricter control in place that one cannot leave the hotel complex.

tauphi Sep 21, 2021 7:05 pm


Originally Posted by GloballyServiced (Post 33584062)
Another 7 days of government quarantine. But I think the working assumption is that everyone entering China now is an adult or accompanied by an adult who can confirm a hotel reservation in advance. So I don’t think they’re going to turn you loose to live in a van down by the river.

That's not allowed in Shanghai. You must switch to a "normal" hotel (or other accommodation) for the +7 portion of the quarantine.

tauphi Sep 21, 2021 7:08 pm


Originally Posted by travelinmanS (Post 33584130)
Do they limit your movement at all or keep track of you? My neighborhood committee seems to think its 7 days locked in the room with the only release for the 2 tests. I'd rather stay in a hotel if that's the case.

There are no restrictions on your movement if you stay at a hotel in Shanghai. You're supposed to use common sense and avoid going to crowded places, to meet up with friends in restaurants/cafes/bars, etc.

moondog Sep 22, 2021 3:08 am


Originally Posted by GloballyServiced (Post 33583879)
St Regis
W on the Bund
Hyatt on the Bund
Portman Ritz
Twelve Hengshan


To name a few. You can always call a hotel and ask them.

Thanks. I called both of the bolded hotels (not interested in the others), and their room rates are pretty good. However, I'm hoping to get something for around Y500 per night that doesn't suck (i.e. no 7 Days Inns and no Minhang/Putuo/Jiading). I suppose I'd be okay with (former) Zhabei (good subway options up there). Advice appreciated.

GloballyServiced Sep 22, 2021 5:36 am

I found this in a WeChat group about hotels so maybe you’ll find a cheaper one here

+7 hotels (as of mid august 2021)

🟢 Hotels in Shanghai that accept guests on the 7 day community health monitoring (yellow / red health code), right after the 14 day quarantine. You’ll need the release papers.

- 全季酒店长寿路店 (JI Hotel Changshou Road). The English name of the hotel brand is Ji Hotel (全季酒店), worth checking if others also accept +7 stays.
- Fenyang Garden Boutique Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott Xujiahui
- Hyatt on the Bund
- Grand Kempinski Hotel
- Radisson Blu New World
- Kunlun (positive reviews)
- Jin Jiang Hotel, 59 Mao Ming South road.
- Campanile, 776 middle huaihai road (Huai hai zhong lu)
- Campanile at Jing An. Campanilechain of hotels generally seems to be OK in this aspect.
- City hotel at Shaanxi S Rd. have renovation works going on. Low price though.
- Jin Jiang Hotel Pusan Road 208, they do +7
- Grand Mercure Hongqiao (Changning)


🔴 Hotels that have declined a reservation for the 7 day health monitoring

- Casablanca Loft
- Okura Garden Hotel
- Hyatt place Changning district
- Jing ‘An Shangri-la
- Modena by Fraser Putuo Shanghai (serviced apartment)
- The Longement Shanghai(Changning)
- Equatorial Hotel


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