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as for restaurants...

i started a thread on shanghai restaurants (do a search) earlier this year in which i reposted and commented on the "that's shanghai" restaurant awards. all my thoughts, in addition to those from other fters, are contained therein. (btw, i'm no food expert, but i do eat out almost every meal so i have lots of data under my belt.)

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Originally Posted by moondog

i've recommended the rui jin in the past (earlier in this thread, i think) and stand by my sentiments. the location is great, the gardens' serene, and the mystique "old shanghai". that having been said, getting one of the big rooms is an imperative (they cost more).

be advised that if money is no object up to your threshold, you can stay almost anywhere in the city, provided you are a decent negotiator and/or can reference any corporate agreements. if i were in that boat, i'd probably go for the portman because i like the gym or the jw marriott because it is new. i would pass on other places within striking distance (shangri-la, hyatt, westin, st. regis) because i think they're overrated. the 4 seasons would be a decent pick as well, though not necessarily better than the portman (except for the rooms) and probably not less than 150.

Rui Jin was sold out for my first night, and quoted my Beijing-born co-worker $120/night (with discount) for the other nights for the deluxe room. I called back at night (in english) to get another mgr, but she quoted me the $150/nt from the Web site (and a price above the Web site for the smaller room!). I decided to book the Crowne Plaza using points for my first three nights (out of the way, but cabs are cheap). My co-worker had his China-based brother call the Rui Jin for me, and he got me the deluxe room for $95/nt for my last three nights. My co-worker called the Portman and was quoted over $200 + tax. Thanks for your help moondog.

shanghai peace hotel

shanghai peace hotel is a good choice,
or you can check the shanghai hotels map for more detailed guidance.

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Originally Posted by naxos

I am planning a short trip to Shanghai. I would like hotel and dining recommendations.

Also- anyone have any University contacts there?

Visa info?

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Originally Posted by christep

You are correct about the Hyatt. For a very similar view from Pudong across the river to the Bund the place to be is the Shangri-La. I stayed there many times before the telecoms industry slump forced us to use cheaper places. The rooms are good (especially the higher floor, Bund-facing ones) and the service fine. I also like the Japanese restuarant and B.A.T.S, the bar in the basement which had much better live music than is usual in Asia.

I have been to Shanghai 10-12 times. I have stayed in most of the places everybody speaks of in this forum. In the past 4 years I have exclusvily stayed at the Grand Hyatt. The service, rooms, food, and bars are simply the best. I am a SPG Platnuim member and could easly stay at the St.Regis or the Weston. The Weston has nice a location but niether of these hotels are of the Hyatt standard.
One side point is the Shangri-la Pudong is a very nice hotel and I have never stayed there but have been there for meetings many times.

some shanghai hotels

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Originally Posted by marky2times

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shanghai peace hotel

shanghai jinjiang hotel

shanghai park hotel

Should get all your hotel requirements and restaurants here. Obviously hotels are a matter of budget, location and preference so its hard to make any reccomendations.

Now that this thread has been bumped I will move it to the China forum.

Regards,
Gary
aka gleff
Senior moderator

I stayed at the Peace Hotel in Shanghai last month and it gets a :td: from me. Althouh pictures on their web site makes it look good and it's rated as a 5 star in reality it's barely a 3. Lobby and rooms were somewhat dated and shabby, no internet access from the rooms either, if that is a consideration. We ended up moving to the Westin - guess your decision to stay at the Peace or not will be driven by the price you pay. Good luck to you ^ :)

In my opinion, Shanghai is not a typical tourist place for foreigner traverllers, it's a commercial center in China, before time Xiangyang Market was attractive, but it's gone now. Xitiandi is also famous but it's not that special to most westerners. But the foods and restaurants in Shanghai are worthy to mention, you can find any flavor or style food you want here, as a cosmopolitan city, you can taste any food you want if you got enough money. If you want to locate the restaurant with specific flavor you want, just go to google typing "Shanghai restaurant" or "Shanghai food" to seach, then there will be a list of links for your choosing.